CMS Strategic is a London-based specialist communications agency for the global defence, aerospace and security sectors. At a key time of growth, an opportunity is now available for an Associate Account Director to join the team.The successful candidate must be highly motivated, personable, professional, discrete and able to manage a variety of responsibilities to support our busy and productive agency.

The Associate Account Director will lead on a selection of client accounts, develop strategic communications plans, and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality public relations and public affairs campaigns. This role is responsible for managing client relationships, overseeing account teams, driving business growth, and delivering measurable results that align with clients' commercial and reputational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Client leadership
• Strategic Communications
• Public Affairs
• Media Relations
• Team Leadership
• Account Management
• Business Development

Skills and Experience

Essential
• 4+ years senior experience in public relations, communications, or corporate affairs, preferably in Defence.
• A strong knowledge of UK politics, Parliament, Whitehall, government departments, and the public affairs landscape.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering integrated communications campaigns, public affairs strategy, parliamentary engagement and reputation management.
• Experience managing multiple high-profile client accounts.
• Excellent strategic planning and problem-solving skills.
• Strong media relations and political network.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.

Key Competencies
• Strategic thinking
• Client relationship management
• Commercial awareness
• Leadership and coaching
• Influencing and negotiation
• Excellent communication skills
• Project management
• Creativity and innovation

Benefits
• Central London location with flexibility to work from home 1 day per week and ad hoc as needed
• Competitive salary with performance-related bonus
• Reservist policy
• Training and professional development
• Expense account
• Health insurance
• A sociable team with regular group outings and social events
• Showering facilities and off-street bike storage