Senior Account Director - Property & Planning
We are looking for a talented Senior Account Director with experience in property and planning communications to play a key role in our growing Northern team based in central Manchester.
The successful applicant will enjoy opportunities to work with a fantastic variety of clients across a range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure and housebuilding. You will provide strategic leadership and advice on high profile accounts across public affairs, property, corporate communications and social value. Although our core business is around real estate and planning, we work for clients across many other corporate sectors, helping clients meet their commercial objectives.
Candidates must be excellent copy writers and strong personal communicators, able to express themselves confidently and articulately. Agency experience is an advantage but relevant experience inhouse is also highly desirable. Experience of property and planning communications, including public consultation and stakeholder engagement, is essential. Experience of delivering communication and engagement programmes to support DCO applications would be a real bonus.
If your skills match what we are looking for, we would love to hear from you!
Desirable experience:
* Familiarity with property and planning communications, including consultations and stakeholder engagement
* Experience of delivering communications and engagement support for DCO applications
* Working at a senior level in strategic communications, including public affairs and PR
* Record of successful client management and account development in agency
Key skills and character:
* Positive, enthusiastic and problem-solving, with a strong character to enrich our team
* Excellent copywriter, producing high-quality work on time, sometimes under pressure
* Organised, with strong time management skills and excellent attention to detail
* Clear strategic thinker with problem solving abilities
* Able to work independently, take the initiative and solve problems
Responsibilities will include:
* Owning relationships with clients and providing senior strategic communication counsel
* Playing a key role in responding to new business briefs and pitching to prospective clients
* Developing and delivering communication, campaign and engagement strategies
* Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide quality assurance across accounts
* Mentoring junior colleagues and playing a role in their professional development
The successful applicant will work with a talented team of public affairs professionals in an established and respected consultancy, with excellent career and personal development opportunities.
How to apply
At Lexington, we believe in creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on our inclusive culture, one based on collaboration, purpose and professional development at every level. Lexington is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age or any other basis protected by law.
If you'd like to apply, please only do so through this LinkedIn portal. We very much look forward to hearing from you.
Interview process/Start Dates
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial, informal interview and, if successful, will be invited for a second interview with Lexington’s directors and leadership team. This may include a written task or presentation.