Account Manager

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Overview

We are April Six, a communications agency with 20+ years of experience helping science and innovation to have a bigger impact. Our Science & Innovation business works with some of the brightest people and organisations on the planet. Every day we handle subjects as diverse as particle physics, cell biology, sustainability, space, and AI.

We are curious thinkers united by purpose. Our team is made up of a diverse mix of scientists, journalists, strategists, policy experts, copywriters and creatives, all highly motivated by knowing that the work we do helps to make the world a better place.

We deliver a range of services to our client partners, with a focus on strategic communications within PR and public affairs disciplines. Through our position as part of the Marketbridge, we are also able to offer clients specialist services across design, web development, video and animation, ABM and marketing tech, among others. Ultimately, we develop bespoke programmes that are rooted in our clients' goals.

Role

This is an exciting opportunity to manage client accounts at a fast-paced agency, delivering work with purpose. We're looking for someone with genuine enthusiasm and passion for the work we do here, so we'll want to hear why working in science and engineering is exciting to you. Prior experience in this space is beneficial but not essential, as long as a keen interest is there.

As part of your day-to-day responsibilities, you'll play a crucial role in managing the delivery of high quality PR and integrated campaigns for our client base. This means being the central linchpin who can seamlessly coordinate multiple teams (both internal and external) to keep campaigns on track and delivered to the highest quality, and making sure the client is kept informed every step of the way.

As well as excellent project management skills and a good understanding of communications principles, you should also be able to deliver on a tactical level. We're very open to what skills you might offer on this front, so whether you're a great media pitcher, a social media expert, SEO specialist, or a brilliant copywriter, we'd love to hear from you.

Our work is extremely varied and offers an array of opportunities to broaden your communications experience while working on fascinating subjects that genuinely do good in the world.

You will also have the opportunity to be a direct line manager for more junior members of the team, and to take on a role in one of our internal workstreams such as those working to maximise our community impact or enhance the team's wellbeing.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Inputting into creative concepts and strategy development for PR campaigns
• Project management responsibility for PR campaigns, including stablishing and managing appropriate campaign timelines
• Becoming a trusted day-to-day contact for clients on PR campaigns, advising on channels and tactics, managing approvals and leading progress calls and meetings
• Becoming an internal champion for client objectives and messaging in order to support the wider team to deliver work that perfectly aligns with our clients' expectations
• Hands-on support with delivering key tactics including media relations, social media, copywriting and events
• Management and mentoring of junior members of staff within account teams
• Managing upwards to ensure senior staff are adding value to campaigns as appropriate
• Researching and contributing ideas to keep our campaigns at the leading-edge of industry creativity and best practice
• Managing suppliers, including delivering briefs, managing their deadlines and ensuring the quality of results
• Approving campaign content, as part of your responsibility for maintaining our rigorous quality control processes
• Supporting new business pitches, including research, brainstorming and presenting to prospective clients

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Solid experience working in a similar PR management role (not necessarily within an agency)
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to confidently collaborate with senior members of staff (both internally and client-side)
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce accurate and engaging copy for clients including complex subject matters
• Genuine interest in science, engineering and innovation related subjects
• Fluency in capturing and analysing campaign performance metrics
• Highly organised with the ability to effectively prioritise and manage your own time autonomously
• Proactive and supportive team player, with a willingness to contribute new ideas / challenge the status quo

Benefits

Apart from working with a supportive and collaborative team, we have a number of initiatives to help nurture our talent as well as some nice perks to make life a little easier:

• Room to Grow appraisal system with individualised growth objectives and real time feedback
• Professional development plan - we look to support skills growth with internal support and coaching, alongside online and in-person training and development opportunities
• 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Health care cash back scheme (giving you money back for health related fees such as dental appointments, contact lenses, prescriptions or physio)
• 24 hour GP phone or video consultations and a 24 hour helpline offering counselling and supportive information
• An hour every week to have a "Moment that matters for you" - to relax, exercise or pursue something that's important to you
• A special gift every year on your work anniversary to say thank you for being a part of our team
• Lunch on the company once a month
• Whole agency bubbles for significant pitch wins
• Electric car leasing scheme
• Refer A Friend scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme

Ready to take the next step in your career? If you believe you're a great fit for this role, don't wait-apply today!