Public Relations Account Director

PR Account Director – Renewable Energy Location: Remote based in Scotland or East Anglia Salary: £44,000pa + Company Benefits Our client is an award-winning integrated communications agency which makes brands more meaningful. Specialising in renewable energy, they deliver a range of communications services including stakeholder relations, PR and media relations, campaigns and social media. They have offices in Ipswich and London, operating a hybrid and flexible home/office working pattern, with a team in Scotland too.As part of continued growth, they are seeking a PR Account Director for their Renewables division on a permanent basis and will also consider hiring for a 6-month FTC. Ideally you will be based in Scotland or East Anglia and be able to work remotely as well as meet with the team when required.Your purpose in this role will be strategic direction and oversight of delivery for the renewable energy clients’ projects. You will lead the execution of corporate communications programmes as well as stakeholder relations for consultation projects, quality controlling all areas of agency outputs, as well as client relationships. For this reason, you must fully understand the role of PR in a client’s marketing mix and be fully versed in other marketing disciplines, as used by the client.Key Tasks & Responsibilities A strong understanding and knowledge of the renewable energy industry.Develop, structure, and write creative new business proposals with minimal input from the managing director.Develop relationships with key journalists and influencers.Have final say on the amendment and quality of press releases, internal copy for newsletters etc. produced by junior members of the team.Oversee the management and organisation of events including stakeholder consultation events, workshops, photo calls, press conferences, round days, media training, training days etc. on behalf of clients.Negotiate major media promotions and advertorials.Alert your clients to PR risk or opportunities, including those presented by broader areas of corporate responsibility e.g.: employment practices, health and safety at work.Select and develop sponsorships including planning, contractual agreements and activity organisation.Give high level advice on strategic issues and media handling issues including crisis management.Your ExperienceSeveral years’ experience in a Senior Account Manager role, as well as a degree-level qualification in PR / Marketing.Ideally you will have experience delivering PR within the renewables sector.We’re seeking somebody passionate about their work that can encourage passion in others.You will be a fully rounded PR operator who has a thorough understanding of the media and communication skills needed, and the business skills to grow their accounts within the context and plans of the agency.Proficient in Word, Excel & PowerPoint & other Microsoft Applications.Proficient in media database management and management of financial systems for team accounting purposes.A strong understanding of the media landscape & activities of other marketing disciplines as used by the clients.Proven and effective client relationships, quality controlling all aspects of client programmes.About Us Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.Inclusive Application Process Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.