The Organisation

Our client is a fast-growing, independent communications agency specialising in technology, investment, and purpose-led organisations.

Now in its fourth year, the agency has built a strong reputation for working with “meaningful” organisations across climate, femtech, DEI, financial inclusion, health, and education, alongside some of the most ambitious companies shaping the future of technology. The business has grown revenue by 30% over the last financial year.

With a growing international footprint, including expansion into New York, the agency supports a diverse client base spanning start ups,scale ups, investors, and institutions across multiple global markets. Its approach is grounded in thoughtful storytelling, high-quality media engagement, and a genuine respect for journalism.

The Opportunity

This is a key hire within a high-performing and values-driven agency at a pivotal stage of growth.

You will take ownership of key client relationships from the outset, leading delivery across accounts while managing and developing a team. Alongside client work, you will contribute to the broader direction of the business, including input into strategy, operations, and new business activity.

The role offers significant scope for impact, responsibility, and progression within a collaborative and intellectually curious environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and delivery of multiple client accounts
• Build trusted, senior-level relationships with clients across sectors
• Develop and deliver media strategies that generate high-impact coverage
• Drive proactive media engagement and maintain strong journalist relationships
• Manage, mentor, and develop junior team members
• Contribute to business growth through new business and organic account development
• Support wider agency initiatives across operations and strategy

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable experience managing client relationships within a PR agency environment
• Strong background in technology or technology-adjacent communications
• Proven ability to secure high-quality, top-tier media coverage
• Experience leading and developing teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong understanding of UK, US, and European media landscapes
• Interest in purpose, emerging technologies, including AI, and their broader impact
• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify growth opportunities

Wider Benefits

• One-month paid sabbatical after four years’ service
• Flexible wellbeing support, including fitness or therapy subsidy
• Generous annual leave, including additional time over the Christmas period and a birthday day off    
• Regular team activities and company-wide events
• Monthly development check-ins and access to external training
• Home office and technology provision
• Access to learning and wellbeing platforms
• Health-related benefits including eye care support

Close

To apply, please submit your CV via the link.

For more information on communications roles at leadingagencies, contact Tasmin at Tasmin@ellwoodatfield.com.

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