Senior Account Executive

Location: London (Chancery Lane)

Working Pattern: Hybrid working (2 days in, 3 days flex.)

About Cirkle

We're a multi-award-winning consumer and B2B communications agency representing some of Britain's best-loved brands and businesses.

Quite simply, it's our people that drive our agency and creating a culture which genuinely puts them at the heart of our operation and vision is what makes them feel counted. We are a B Corp and Blueprinted agency, and we take our commitment to using our business as a force for good seriously.

We don't tick boxes; we build and evolve initiatives, programmes and partnerships which create meaning, both for the people in our business, as well as the communities and stakeholders we serve. We are proud to be included in the Campaign Best Places to Work list and shortlisted for PRWeek's Best Places to Work.

The Role

We’re looking for a talented PR Senior Account Executive to join our brilliant Trade and B2B team here at Cirkle. If you’re passionate about delivering work that truly shifts the dial for some of the nation's biggest household names, have a flair for media relations, and enjoy being part of a team creating and activating exciting campaigns, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Ideally, you’ll already bring some FMCG experience, and you’ll be confident in juggling everything from media sell-ins to campaign planning and client comms.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll get hands-on experience across all areas of integrated communications, from writing press releases and crafting compelling content to managing events, briefing media, and supporting day-to-day client work.

Responsibilities include -

• Leading on specific projects and present updates in client status meetings
• Confidently manage client meetings, setting agendas and capturing clear actions
• Supporting the smooth running of PR planning sessions and quarterly reviews
• Recommending the best tools and channels to showcase PR campaign results
• Drafting and distributing press releases, features content, and advertorials, ensuring timely approvals and appropriate photography
• Proactively pitching to journalists, suggest lateral feature opportunities, and build strong media relationships
• Manage media initiatives such as publishing house tours, branded content, giveaways, and gift sourcing
• Plan and deliver press events, including venue sourcing, invite management, and logistics coordination
• Supporting the development of more junior team members, offering guidance, feedback, and opportunities to shine

About You

• Ideally some experience in FMCG, or a strong interest in the sector
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A confident team player who’s also comfortable working independently
• Proven media relations and content creation experience
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint (Photoshop a bonus!)
• Proactive, solutions-focused and naturally curious

In return

• Bonus scheme
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including health insurance and up to eight free counselling sessions per year
• Fully funded Railcards
• Regular funded socials
• 27 days' paid holiday, plus your birthday off and our annual Joy Day
• Internal and external mentoring and buddy schemes
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Social purpose-led paid time off for volunteering, voting, giving blood, plus an annual Allyship Day

At Cirkle, we embrace diversity and inclusion and believe it enriches our performance, services and culture. As our industry and team continue to evolve to reflect the growing diversity of our communities, our efforts to understand, value and incorporate differences become increasingly important.