Account Manager
4 days ago
Rossendale
Account Manager Location: Rawtenstall, Lancashire (hybrid) Salary: £32-38k depending on experience Type: Full-time, permanent Looking for a PR role where you can do your best work without the big-city commute? Viva – an award-winning, employee-owned PR agency – is seeking an Account Manager. The role is ideal for an experienced Account Executive who is eager for a step up. We want a proactive problem-solver, quick thinker, and skilled communicator capable of developing accounts with confidence, creativity, and measurable impact. You’ll be a natural storyteller and strong copywriter, with experience in either the public sector (education, healthcare, or local government) or manufacturing/defence. You’ll thrive on delivering high-quality campaigns that hit KPIs, strengthen reputations and achieve real-world results. What you’ll do • Act as the day-to-day contact for your clients, providing trusted and proactive support., • Support the planning and delivery of multi-channel campaigns., • Write standout content - from press releases and features to thought leadership and digital copy., • Support the team by delivering great work, on time and on budget., • Spot opportunities, solve challenges and keep things moving (often before you’re asked!), • Contribute to new business activity, supporting the development of proposals and pitches., • A confident communicator with 2+ years’ experience in PR, communications or content marketing – ideally within an agency., • A proactive self-starter who thrives on variety, pace and responsibility., • A strong writer who can craft compelling, results-focused copy., • Experienced in working with B2B clients and delivering work to KPIs and deadlines., • Collaborative, commercially aware and calm under pressure., • Curious, creative and motivated by making a difference through purposeful work., • Employee-owned: you’ll have a real stake and a voice in how we grow., • Purpose-led: we work with clients who make a positive impact, and deliver impact for them., • Recognised: We’re the CIPR UK Small Agency of the Year 2025, we’re the only Lancashire agency in the Prolific North Top 50 Agencies and hold the Good Business Charter accreditation., • Balanced: hybrid flexible working (current 2 days a week in the office), 25 days’ holiday, and a competitive wellbeing package. Send your CV and a short cover note telling us why you’d be a great fit to Closing date: 5th January 2026.