Us.

At Ketchum, we're not just a PR agency; we strive to be the most inclusive communications business around – one that values creativity, collaboration, and making a real impact. We believe in bringing an entrepreneurial spirit, being a force for good and being a driver of growth within our diverse teams to bring unique perspectives, fuel innovation, and lead to better outcomes for our clients and our people. We work with big, high profile clients in the UK and globally and with high achieving, best-in-class colleagues.

It doesn’t end there though. We win awards for our diversity, inclusivity and belonging practices. We’re regularly voted amongst the top agencies to work in the UK. We have a fantastic culture, great benefits and incredible opportunities to progress with quarterly promotion reviews, spot bonuses and regular recognition. When you work for us, you’ll get to become a part of our family and we’ll support you in every way we can, including world-class training, to ensure you’re the best you can be.

You.

We are looking for an Account Director to join our Brand, Social and Influencer team, working on one of Ketchum’s biggest clients, across huge haircare and grooming brands. As an Account Director, you'll have the opportunity to work for one of the best agencies, on one of the world’s biggest marketing clients. You can expect to work with some of the most talented communications professionals in the industry and do the best work of your career. If you have a passion for integrated communications that drives impact, working with an array of diverse individuals, this is the role for you.

What you'll do:

Clients: Oversee the running of the haircare accounts, ensuring planning is on brief, client excellence is delivered at all times, building and leveraging deep knowledge of the clients’ objectives and competitive environment to deliver meaningful results and drive impact Strategic Execution: Partner with senior team members to develop strategic recommendations and programme tactics for clients; regularly identify and present new ideas, concepts and programmes for clients and new business opportunities Business Development: Take a leadership role in seeking incremental and new business opportunities, the pitching process, and networking People Focus: Grow and retain talent by providing formal/informal feedback and coaching to line reports and junior team members. Support and communicate clear, progressive direction. Financial Acumen: Demonstrate commercial acumen and proficiency in financial management tools

What we're looking for:

PR Expertise: Strong, hybrid PR and Social skills, including but not limited to account management, client experience, project management, resourcing, commercial acumen, team management, event management, earned media expertise, influencer marketing. Industry: Beauty and haircare sector experience preferred, with experience of working with big budgets and complex, global clients Collaborative Spirit: You thrive in a team environment, partnering with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders to drive success. Passion for DE&I: You understand the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion and are eager to contribute to a workplace where everyone's voice is heard and valued, playing a pivotal role in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Innovation Mindset: You keep up with emerging trends in social media, influencer marketing, and media relations, applying them creatively to your strategies. Leadership Excellence: Be a leader on your team; participate in agency activities and encourage team members to do the same.

Could this be you?

Ketchum London is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to our business and how we service our clients. If at any stage of the recruitment and onboarding process you require any adjustments, please do let us know.  

We offer hybrid (3 days in office) flexible working and are always open to considering part time and flexi-time applicants.

If you think like the sound of us but this role isn’t right, do take a look at the other vacancies on our career page: https://www.ketchum.com/job-board-uk