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Account Director North Yorkshire / Hybrid £45,000 - £52,000 We’re delighted to be partnering with a thriving integrated agency in North Yorkshire that’s entering an exciting period of growth. As a result, they’re looking for a strategically minded Account Director to join their talented team. About the company... This agency delivers fully integrated campaigns for some of the biggest household brands across the FMCG, lifestyle, and technology sectors. They pride themselves on their collaborative, family-feel culture and genuinely flexible approach to hybrid working typically 1–2 days in the office. About the role... As Account Director, you’ll work closely with the Group Account Director while leading a small team of Account Managers. You’ll oversee a portfolio of exciting clients, developing strategic, insight led solutions that truly connect with their audiences. This agency values creativity, commercial awareness, and strong client partnerships. You’ll bring a proven track record of delivering impactful campaigns, building trusted client relationships, managing budgets effectively, and identifying opportunities to grow accounts and drive success. About you... We’re looking for an experienced Account Director with experience in agency. You’ll be highly organised, self-motivated, and confident managing your own time and workload. In return, you’ll have the opportunity to work with premium brands and an award-winning team producing outstanding UK and European campaigns. With ambitious growth plans on the horizon, this is an opportunity to make your mark and grow alongside the agency. This is just one of many fantastic opportunities with ThePlaceToBe. If this role isn’t quite the right fit, but you’re ready for your next challenge, we’d still love to hear from you!

Executive Director (National Parks England) Remote working (with national travel) National Parks England (NPE) is a not-for-profit company that acts as a collective voice of England’s National Park Authorities (NPA). These organisations provide place-based leadership of the statutory purposes that underpin National Parks. NPE exists to champion the role of NPAs in delivering national priorities, particularly in relation to nature recovery, climate change, and public health and to influence policy, funding, and legislation that supports their work. NPE are now looking for an Executive Director to join us on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours per week. This role is remote, with travel between National Park Offices and London. The Benefits • Salary of £70,000 per annum, • 25 days’ annual leave, rising annually to 30 days after five years’ service, plus public holidays, • Pension Scheme This is an extraordinary opportunity for a senior leader with a strong policy, public affairs or strategic influencing background to guide our national organisation and deliver on our profound purpose. You’ll join us at a defining moment for England’s National Parks, where your leadership will directly influence the landscapes, communities and environments that shape our national identity. Empowered and entrusted to steer our collective strategy, strengthen our national voice and champion the value of protected landscapes at the highest levels, you’ll be our guiding light throughout the country. What’s more, you’ll discover this is a rare opportunity to unite diverse perspectives, build national consensus and influence policy that supports nature recovery, climate action and community wellbeing. So, if you are seeking a truly influential role where you will be able to leave a lasting and visible impact, we would be delighted to hear from you. The Role As our Executive Director, you’ll lead National Parks England (NPE), serving as our most senior employee and Company Secretary, and acting as the central point of co-ordination for the Board and NPE Chair. You’ll support the Board in developing influential, evidence-led policies and harnessing the collective expertise of all ten National Park Authorities, to ensure our work is aligned, strategic and impactful. Acting as a key link between National Parks and government, you’ll strengthen our national presence, deepen engagement with political stakeholders and the Protected Landscapes Partnership, and ensure Members have the insight and intelligence needed to navigate evolving government policy. You’ll lead the delivery of NPE’s influencing strategy, securing investment, tools and powers that support our shared statutory purposes. Overseeing policy development, you’ll co-ordinate national advocacy efforts and ensure the smooth running of our functions and governance. Additionally, you will: • Lead and manage the NPE Secretariat, • Oversee the development and implementation of NPE’s policy positions, • Build strong national partnerships with government departments, political stakeholders and key sector organisations, • Promote the role and value of the National Parks with credibility, passion and authority About You To be considered as the Executive Director, you will need: • Sufficient management experience to lead a small organisation of approximately five staff and a budget of around £1 million, • A track record of delivering tangible impact in a policy or public affairs environment through effective engagement and influencing strategies, • Experience leading a team where diversity, inclusion and collaboration are valued, • Evidence of consensus-building skills, with the ability to unite diverse views behind shared positions, • Strong communication and networking skills, with experience of political influencing, including parliamentary processes, • Experience developing trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, including Chairs and Chief Executives, • The ability to advocate for protected landscapes and National Parks with authenticity and passion Other organisations may call this role Chief Executive, Director, CEO, Managing Director, Director of Operations, Operations Director, Policy Director, Government Affairs Director, or Director of Policy Operations. So, if you’re ready to guide the national voice of England’s National Parks as our Executive Director, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.