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 a Practice Director to join our Corporate team. As a Practice Director, you'll have the opportunity to to serve as the second-in-command on one of our largest creative tech clients. In this role, you’ll be focusing on initiatives across the UK and hub business and will play a central role in managing high-impact campaigns, nurturing client relationships, and ensuring seamless service delivery. With partial oversight on two additional parts of the client account, you’ll will combine strategic thinking, creative flair, and operational precision to drive forward PR activities and build strong client relationships, bringing with you a deep understanding of social media activation and its integration with broader PR campaigns.

What you'll do:

Clients: Act as a primary senior contact for the account in the UK and hub region, maintaining exceptional client service standards. Strategic Execution: Provide strategic PR counsel to clients, guiding campaign development to achieve the client’s business goals. Business Development: Participate in client-related new business pitches, responding to briefs with innovative ideas, and engaging potential clients with persuasive storytelling. People Focus: Establish efficient processes, supervise team execution, and streamline workflows to support seamless campaign delivery. Financial Acumen: Manage projects effectively, maintaining budget control, and ensuring all campaigns meet financial and strategic targets.

 

What we're looking for:

PR Expertise: Extensive experience in PR, with a track record in digital media or relevant sectors and demonstrable skill in pitching, growing client accounts, and contributing to business development efforts. 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: Adept in team leadership, delegation, and talent development, with a commitment to nurturing a collaborative team environment.

 

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