ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR — CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS

The Opportunity

A multi-award-winning communications consultancy is looking for an Associate Director to lead corporate communications for a portfolio of high-profile consumer brands. This is a genuine senior leadership role at an agency known for exceptional talent retention, a genuinely supportive culture, and work that consistently makes the news.

If corporate comms for seriously recognisable consumer brands is your sweet spot — and you're ready to operate at a real senior level — lets talk.

What You'll Be Doing

•      Serving as the senior strategic advisor to clients — with the confidence to challenge and push back where needed

•      Leading the development and delivery of integrated corporate communications campaigns, start to finish

•      Driving new business — identifying opportunities, leading pitch processes, and presenting to prospective clients

•      Overseeing day-to-day account delivery and ensuring consistently high standards across your team

•      Coaching and mentoring junior colleagues; acting as a personal manager for a select number of people across the agency

•      Identifying emerging trends and themes to shape client communications strategy

•      Collaborating with Directors and Partners on annual communications planning

•      Spotting opportunities to grow existing client relationships and showcase broader agency capabilities

What They're Looking For

•      Significant experience at Senior Account Director or Associate Director level within a PR or communications agency

•      A strong background in corporate communications, with demonstrable experience on consumer brands

•      Proven track record of media handling, stakeholder management, and delivering integrated campaigns

•      Confident and authoritative in front of clients — able to present, influence, and advise at a senior level

•      A strong new business track record — comfortable from pitch to close

•      Experience leading, developing, and getting the best from teams

•      Excellent written and verbal communication skills

•      A genuine interest in business, current affairs, and the media landscape

What's on Offer

•      Salary: DOE — to be confirmed

•      26 days holiday, rising to 29 days over time (an extra day at years 5, 6 and 7)

•      7.5% employer pension contribution

•      Private medical insurance

•      Life cover (4 x salary)

•      Enhanced parental leave policies

•      Cycle to work scheme

•      Company phone and laptop

•      Free breakfasts daily

•      Regular socials and events

•      Hybrid working: minimum 70% in the London office or with clients across a fortnight

Interested?

Get in touch - hello@prcrowd.co.uk or call 020 4572 6368