Senior PR Manager

As a Senior PR Manager, you will lead the direction and delivery of integrated PR strategies for a portfolio of clients. Acting as a trusted communications advisor, you will translate business objectives into impactful communications strategies, oversee execution and own day-to-day client relationships.

Working closely with colleagues in the UK and RC globally, you will play a key role in developing Redgert’s PR offering, driving commercial growth and ensuring our work continues to set the standard across consumer and corporate communications.

Key Responsibilities

Client Leadership & Strategy

• Lead a portfolio of key accounts across a range of sectors, taking ownership of strategy, delivery and commercial success
• Act as the senior day-to-day client lead, building trusted relationships through proactive counsel and strategic advice
• Lead multi-market accounts where relevant, acting as the primary client contact and coordinating activity across teams in other markets
• Translate client briefs into clear, measurable communications strategies aligned to business objectives
• Anticipate client challenges and communications risks, providing proactive recommendations and solutions
• Identify opportunities to grow existing client partnerships by proactively recommending new ideas, services and opportunities that deliver value for clients and positive commercial impact for RC
• Take accountability for client satisfaction and performance

Campaign Delivery

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of integrated PR campaigns, ensuring work is delivered to the highest creative and strategic standard
• Drive ideation and concept development across earned media, thought leadership, events and brand storytelling
• Ensure PR activity is seamlessly integrated into wider multidisciplinary campaigns and client scopes
• Maintain exceptional quality across client deliverables, providing guidance, feedback and quality assurance for other team members as needed

Media & Industry Relations

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, broadcasters, creators and key industry stakeholders
• Lead proactive media engagement and stay ahead of media trends, industry developments and cultural conversations to identify opportunities for clients and RC globally
• Continue to grow Redgert’s network of media, industry and talent contacts within the UK market

Commercial & Operational Excellence

• Manage large client budgets, forecasting and resource planning across designated accounts
• Ensure reporting is accurate, insightful and delivered to a consistently high standard, both for clients and internal stakeholders
• Support new business opportunities through proposal development, pitch support and strategic recommendations for prospective clients
• Proactively identify opportunities to grow existing accounts in collaboration with RC Commercial team
• Contribute to the ongoing development of RC’s PR offering, processes and ways of working

Team Leadership

• Support and assist other team members
• Act as a role model within the business, championing collaboration and RC values
• Support workload planning and resource management as needed across accounts

Requirements:

• 5-7+ years experience in communications preferably within an agency environment
• Demonstrable experience leading complex client accounts across multiple sectors
• Proven ability to develop and deliver strategic PR campaigns that achieve measurable business outcomes
• Strong experience managing senior client relationships and acting as a trusted communications advisor
• Experience working closely with senior leadership, providing regular updates on client performance, commercial opportunities and account health
• Experience leading multi-market or integrated campaigns is preferable
• Excellent media relationships and a strong understanding of the UK media landscape. Experience and established relationships in additional markets is advantageous
• Commercially minded with experience managing budgets, forecasting and identifying opportunities for account growth
• Proven ability to work independently, taking ownership of client relationships and strategic delivery while knowing when to escalate complex or commercially significant matters
• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environments
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong relationships across teams, markets and disciplines

What Success Looks Like:

• Clients and senior leadership view you as a strategic partner and advisor
• Client accounts consistently achieve and exceed agreed KPIs
• Campaigns generate meaningful impact through creative, integrated communications
• Client relationships grow through proactive strategic thinking and exceptional service
• You actively contribute to RC’s commercial growth, reputation and collaborative culture