Senior Account Manager/Account Director - (Branding) Hybrid

MHP Group is the integrated communications agency built for the Networked Age – a world that’s increasingly connected, complex, polarised and activist.

We lead the way in the application of behavioural science to solve communications challenges. We create strategies and multichannel campaigns to engage every audience, from consumer to policy maker, and from stakeholder to shareholder.

With 190 experts in London, we are trusted by many of the world’s leading businesses and brands.

Our specialist teams include Brand & Reputation, Corporate Advisory & Capital Markets, Public Affairs, Strategic Media, Crisis & Risk, Change & Employee Engagement, Health, Financial Services, Technology, Mischief and Studio La Plage.

We are looking for an outstanding Senior Account Manager or Account Director to join our Brand and Reputation team, which is fast paced and focused on ambitious growth.

As a Senior Account Manager/Account Director at MHP Group, you will:

Support the team with marketing, new business, and product development

Draft reactive statements, internal communications, digital copy, social media responses and stakeholder communications

Lead on day-to-day account co-ordination, including action planners, reports and logs

Assist senior colleagues in fulfilling their responsibilities to keep accounts on track and within budget, including liaising with and managing some supplier relationships

spotting risks and opportunities and helping us demonstrate added value

Be a strong existing Account Manager or Senior Account Manager, looking to level up into an SAM or AD role respectively – we will also consider existing Account Directors

Have experience with large consumer or corporate brands is desirable, although we’re open to where they got this experience i.e. could be at a large-scale agency or somewhere smaller / more boutique. Have the ability to run day to day accounts; supporting client leads when it comes to client reporting, contact and counsel

Be a media hound: tenacious and passionate about picking up the phone, schmoozing journalists and securing great coverage

Be a digital channel & AI nous: with experience in creating and launching thought leadership content on channels such as LinkedIn, as well as with editorial media

Be highly organised: this person will be relied upon to manage teams in ensuring MHP accounts are run effectively and efficiently

Be a strong writer: skilled at writing press releases, comment pieces, media pitches as well as assisting with client and new business proposals

Have great time management and ability to multi-task, managing upwards as well as their junior team members

Have a passion for news, culture and current affairs

Excellent starting salary with annual reviews

• 25 days holiday allowance (+ bank holidays), a day off to celebrate your Birthday, ‘Time4U’ every month and office Christmas closure
• Matched pension contributions (up to 5%)
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loans and Cycle to work scheme
• Gym & Shopping discounts
• Access to our Learning Academy to support your career and personal growth
• Hybrid (up to 2 days remote working per week)
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