Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
As Account Director, you will champion "earned first" thinking to create impactful, culturally relevant consumer PR campaigns. You will lead a team, build strong client relationships, and drive innovative strategies that generate buzz and deliver measurable results. This role offers a fun and energetic environment with great opportunities to learn and develop while working with a variety of complex but rewarding clients. You will foster a positive and collaborative work environment within the account management team, encouraging open communication and constructive feedback. Managing relationships with third-party vendors, you will ensure the agency delivers high-quality work that meets client expectations. Acting as a liaison between clients and internal teams, you will provide clear communication and direction to align all parties on project goals and timelines. You are comfortable with risk, brave in challenging clients, and motivated to achieve better results for all.

Key Responsibilities
- Inspire and lead a team to develop and execute breakthrough, "earned first" PR and Influence campaigns
- Build trusted advisor relationships with clients, understanding their business and anticipating their needs
- Guide clients across media and social communications
- Collaborate with creative teams to develop compelling narratives and assets that resonate with target audiences
- Monitor campaign performance using data and analytics to optimize results and demonstrate ROI
- Stay ahead of industry trends, identifying new opportunities to enhance campaign effectiveness
- Manage client budgets effectively, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time and within budget
- Support new business efforts by participating in pitches and developing compelling proposals
- Develop and implement crisis management plans to protect client reputation
- Champion inclusiveness, diversity, and equity in all aspects of work

About Ogilvy
Ogilvy UK has been creating iconic ideas that deliver impact at scale since 1948. The agency specialises in brand advertising, customer experience marketing, PR, influence, and consulting, all fueled by behavioural science. Our award-winning creative campaigns deliver solutions for clients including Sainsbury’s, Lloyds Banking Group, Madri, Unilever, and Mondelēz International. Ogilvy’s influencer marketing practice is the largest globally, and the agency hosts Nudgestock, the world’s biggest festival of behavioural science and creativity.

How We Help You Thrive
- 25 days annual leave plus 1 Volunteer Day
- Bupa Healthcare
- Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
- Flexible Working Model with core hours 10am–4pm
- 1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure
- Wellbeing and Health benefits including up to £25 per month towards exercise memberships, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool, annual eye tests, development budgets, and wellbeing incentives
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance

Experience
- Extensive experience in consumer PR and influence with a proven track record of driving successful campaigns
- Deep understanding of consumer behaviour and ability to develop creative strategies that resonate with target audiences
- Demonstrated ability to think "earned first" and create campaigns that generate organic buzz
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Data-driven mindset and analytical skills
- Knowledge of industry trends and best practices
- Experience in crisis management

About You
- Confident in sharing and using media knowledge to guide clients on the best strategies for their brand
- Able to inspire and lead teams effectively
- Comfortable with risk and challenging clients to achieve better results
- Committed to championing inclusiveness, diversity, and equity in all aspects of work

Qualifications
- No specific qualifications stated, but relevant experience and skills in consumer PR and influence are essential