Account Manager
3 days ago
Manchester
Role: Account Manager – PR & Communications Location: Hybrid (2 days WFH) – Manchester-based Salary: £30,000 – £35,500 I’m currently working with a values-led, independent PR agency that’s on the lookout for an Account Manager to join their growing team. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with solid agency experience who’s confident managing clients, leading campaigns, and mentoring junior talent—while still being hands-on with creative content and media strategy. You’ll lead a portfolio of exciting clients across professional services, tech, and purpose-driven sectors, with a real focus on quality relationships and meaningful results. If you’re looking for a role where you can truly shape your accounts, develop your leadership skills, and work in a genuinely supportive team—this could be the one. What they’re looking for: • 2.5+ years’ experience in a PR agency or similar, • Strong communicator with proven client-handling skills, • Confident leading campaigns and developing strategy, • Excellent writing and editorial standards, • Media relations experience with strong journalist/influencer contacts, • Social media know-how and digital PR understanding, • Experience mentoring junior team members, • Passion for purpose-led work and values-driven brands What’s on offer: • £30,000 – £35,500 base salary, • Hybrid working (2 days remote per week), • Early finish Fridays, • Profit-sharing scheme & referral bonus, • 25 days holiday + bank hols + your birthday off, • Volunteering day each quarter, • Health plan (dental, optical, physio, mental well-being), • Quarterly socials and team-building days, • Clear pathway to Senior Account Manager (18-month track), • Ongoing training budget and leadership development, • Dog-friendly office! If this sounds like your kind of challenge, feel free to ping over your CV—or just drop me a message if you’re open to hearing more. I'm also working on a couple of other PR & Comms roles if this isn’t quite the right fit!