This job is no longer available.
You can view related vacancies or set-up an email alert notification when similar jobs are added to the website using the buttons below.

PR Account Executive

£20000.00 - £25000.00 per annum
 

Job Description

Opportunity to join a UK top 150 communications agency. Excellent role for any junior PR professional with industry experience who's looking to enter an industry leading agency who value their staff and offer strong prospects.

The Agency

This Oxfordshire based PR agency are the global leaders in providing communications services to their specialist client base. Based out of brilliantly furnished offices in a desireable location, the agency is recognised by PR week as being in the top 150 agencies in the UK and they are continuing to grow well even in these uncertain times. With a strong track record for training and development, many of their staff have been with them for much of their careers and anyone joining can expect a welcoming, social and rewarding atmosphere.

The Role

This Account Executive role is vital for the agency and will see the successful candidate supporting Account Managers with content writing, media relations and client interaction. To be considered for this role you will need some expereince (6 months) in journalism, PR or communications and must be confident in your ability to write long and short form content. Responsibilities inlude:

  • Writing high quality copy and press releases
  • Supporting the delivery of communications campaigns with proactivity and creativity
  • Displaying a sound understanding of social and digital media when working on integrated campaigns
  • Fostering strong client relationships.
  • Keeping up to date with industry trends and relevant news

What's in it for you?

As a steadily expanding, privately-owned company, the agency offers significant opportunities for long-term career development. A stable, long standing global client base also provides potential for international travel. This is an excellent opportunity for a prospective candidate to get a foothold in a highly-respected PR agency, develop their skills and rise through the ranks. There is an attractive package on offer here too, Including:

  • New Business commission scheme (typically 9%)
  • Childcare scheme
  • Pension Scheme
  • Funding for training and development
  • Macbook for each employee
  • Access to perkbox rewards
SIMILAR JOBS
  • Marketing Automation Manager
    Marketing Automation Manager – Oxfordshire - £60,000 - £70,000
    ***Hybrid working - Only accessible via car***
    This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with 4 + years’ experience in marketing automation to join an exciting integrated marketing agency who are growing quickly.
    The Company
    We're working exclusively with a leading integrated marketing agency based in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside. With a focus on creativity, strategic thinking, and results-driven campaigns, the team pride themselves on delivering exceptional marketing solutions for their clients who tend to be in automotive, financial & professional services.
    Having recently won a new client, they're expecting to more than double in size and require an experienced CRM/Marketing Auto Manager to join them on a permanent basis.
    Role:
    This role is an urgent requirement for the agency with a growing team. If you have experience in using marketing automation and CRM platforms like Eloqua, ActiveCampaign, Salesforce, Marketo or Pardot this should suit you very well. Experience with Digital Asset Management platforms, web analytics and marketing dashboards a bonus.
    The clients are high end automotive brands so an interest in cars and/or luxury products would help but is not essential. The main job responsibilities are listed below…
    • Running marketing automation programmes for b2b clients
    • Planning and implementing marketing automation flows
    • CRM configuration and contact management
    • Delivery of projects on time and on budget
    • Excellent administration - client comms, reports, etc
    • Effective recommendations against client brief
    • Managing internal and external stakeholders and suppliers
    • Excellent client communications
    What's in it for you?
    Aside from the fact you will be joining an exciting, rapidly expanding business that pay well, you can expect...
    • Salary - up to £70k
    • 25 days holiday rising to 30 with each year of service
    • Hybrid working
    • Free parking
    • Bonus Scheme
    • Salary sacrifice scheme
    If you’d like to find out more, please apply ASAP
  • Senior Account Manager - Shopper Marketing
    £40,000 - £45,000
    SEO
    Senior Account Manager - Shopper Marketing
    £45k - £50k + Flexible working & Car allowance
     
    The company
    We are recruiting for a retail focused marketing agency who have been creating campaigns for some of the world's most iconic brands for more than 30 years.
     
    Part of a large marketing communications network, this agency have over 260 employees split across nine offices in the UK & America. They specialise in helping their clients create connected experiences with their customers through core practice areas of Retailer, Shopper and Amazon Marketing Services.
     
    Summary of Role
    Working closely with the senior management team, you will manage clients across FMCG, home improvements and pet care. You'll help develop retail marketing strategies and guide clients through both on and offline campaigns. Internally you'll take responsibility for overall business financials, team structure and mentoring of juniors. Occasionally you will help the SMT with new business presentations to potential/current clients.
     
    Core Skills required:
    • People management
    • Ability to establish clear performance expectations
    • Natural relationship builder (internal and external)
    • A Strategic thinker who can ask the right questions of a client
    • Provides vision, direction for Account Executives
    • Able to present and confidently explain complex concepts to clients
    • Strong commercial awareness and financial practices to control realistic quoting, budget management and invoicing
     
    The ideal Candidate will have:
    • 4+ years of agency experience – preferably in a shopper/retail marketing agency.
    • An understanding of ecommerce (AMS) and associated marketing techniques
    • Experience managing at least one junior
    • Experience in briefing a studio/designers
     
    What's in it for you?
    This is a stand out opportunity to work on some household brands in a growing agency that really look after their staff.
     
    As you would expect, the benefits are excellent.
    • 28 days holiday + bank hols
    • Pension - 5% from employee and 10% from company, for a total of 15% of salary.
    • Private Healthcare
    • Flexible working (2-3 days in office)
    • Perk box
    • Free parking
     
  • Marketing and Communications Manager - Charity
    A leading youth charity is looking for a Marketing and Communications Manager to join their team. Well supported role and ideal for anyone who enjoys taking ownership of campaigns and wants to make a difference.
     
    The Charity
     
    This longstanding youth charity are one of the leaders in their sector and are committed to assisting young people throughout the region by offering programmes, experiences, training and spaces to enjoy. They’ve been operating successfully for decades and have a truly varied offering that they’re continuing to expand and develop – very much a forward thinking organisation driven to make serious difference. Based in Buckinghamshire, the Charity has a settled and passionate leadership team, a clear vision and a real commitment to grow. The wider team are a positive and diverse group who enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment where staff are trusted to try new ideas and take on challenges. To help support their development and fundraising work, the team are looking to expand their marketing team by adding a dedicated Marketing and Comms manager to lead strategy…
     
    The Role
     
    This is an important role for the Charity that will see the successful candidate working closely with the senior team and helping to set and deliver Marketing and Communications strategy. You’ll have the support of an experienced and highly organised marketing executive and it’s a role that’ll be perfectly suited to someone driven and pro-active who loves to take the lead, think strategically and make things happen! Responsibilities include:
     
    • Working with the senior team to help develop and execute Marketing and Communications strategy covering campaign planning, events and launches, email marketing, media relations and social media (with support from executive)
    • Work closely with fundraising and business development teams to coordinate approach and support efforts to generate support
    • Help produce a content strategy and assist with content creation to support wider communications strategy
    • Manage media relations efforts
     
    The Opportunity
     
    This is a unique opportunity to join a highly respected and well established charity as it embarks on a new period of growth and further expansion. The role offers excellent levels of autonomy to really make things happen, but also a wealth of support from a hugely experienced senior team and a very capable marketing executive. You’ll be joining a diverse and committed team, enjoy a high degree of flexibility and get to be part of an initiative that makes a significant difference to those it continues to help.
     
    • Hybrid Working (Monday + Friday home working)
    • 28 days holiday + Bank Holidays
    • Pension contribution
    • Free on-site parking
    • Strong development and progression plans/opportunities