Account Director - PR & Communications

Skills
Client AccountsCommunity ConsultationConsultationCrisis SProject Portfolio ManagementPublic RelationsStrategic S
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Entrepreneurial consultancy skillset
  • Ability to think strategically
  • Passion for the development and infrastructure sector
  • Extensive track record of developing and delivering communication strategies
  • Knowledge of legislation, policy and guidance relating to pre-application consultation for NSIPs and TCPA planning applications
  • Experience of managing consultation feedback and analysis
  • Experience of preparing a statutory Consultation Report for a Development Consent Order application

Nice to have

  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Strategic thinking
  • Strong balance of delivery and innovation
  • Passion for development and infrastructure
  • Extensive track record in communications
  • Familiarity with pre-application consultation legislation
  • Experience in leading pre-application consultations
  • Experience managing consultation feedback
  • Experience preparing consultation reports
  • Experience with public examinations for NSIPs

Day to day

  • Responsible for the profitability and productivity of a portfolio of client accounts and projects
  • Responsible for development and execution of account strategy
  • Overall commercial ownership for portfolio of accounts including forecast management
  • Line management responsibility for junior employees including workload planning and performance management