Senior Account DirectorAssociate Director, Brand Impact Sports (12 Month Maternity Contract) Global Communications Agency

If youre looking to continue your communications career in an award-winning global agency then this might just be the role for you!

Why FleishmanHillard

We have been named PRWeeks Global Agency of the Year and Best Places to Work; a Standout Agency on Advertising Ages A-List; NAFEs Top 50 Companies for Executive Women for six years running; and among our firms award-winning work weve taken home 5 Lions at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity in previous years.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable working environment for everyone. As the only PR Agency awarded EYs National Equality Standard (twice!) all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion ethnicity gender identity sexual orientation national origin disability or age. Do let us know if you need any adjustments made during the interview process.

The Team

We harness the collective power of creative social and strategic marketing to produce electric infectious and award-winning communications. With this in mind we create provocative inspiring solutions for big brands with stories to tell - which could be anything from traditional media social first content and creators to an installation film event or long-term movement. And while were part of a successful global group we have developed a start-up mentality of bravery and entrepreneurialism rooted in business-changing ideas.

The Role

We are seeking an ambitious Sports Comms expert (Senior Account Director/Associate Director level) to join our Sports & Entertainment team in London. You will be responsible for driving UK and Global sports partnership and sports brand campaigns leading teams and delivering growth (both organic and new) across our current portfolio. You will form part of our Brand Senior Leadership Team taking commercial and pastoral responsibility for the team of 25 individuals ensuring the utmost comms expertise service and effectiveness is being delivered to clients across the role will involve integrated comms counsel requiring solid understanding and ideally experience across PR Social Digital Influencer and Talent communications specific to the sports right candidate will bring strong industry insights a UK-first sports network across communications and partnerships solid organisational and leadership skills to a dynamic and fast-paced team that strives to create true impact for its diverse roster of clients.

This position is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover).

Key responsibilities include:

Team Leadership

• Lead mentor and develop a team of account managers strategists and coordinators
• Set performance standards and drive a culture of excellence and creativity
• Foster collaboration across PR content digital and influencer teams
• Support team professional development and career progression
• Campaign Development
• Oversee the creation of innovative integrated campaigns that break through in the Sports and wider Cultural space
• Ensure all work demonstrates creativity strategic thinking and measurable ROI
• Balance owned earned shared and paid channels to maximize impact
• Manage campaign timelines budgets and quality across all deliverables

Expertise in Sports Comms

• Client Management and Business Development
• Manage relationships with C-suite and marketing leadership at key clients
• Lead pitches and presentations for new business opportunities particularly Sports and Partnerships sectors
• Identify cross-selling opportunities and develop integrated service offerings
• Ensure exceptional client satisfaction and retention
• Strategic Mindset
• Develop and execute integrated communication strategies that deliver measurable business outcomes for Sports clients
• Lead the P&L for assigned client accounts ensuring profitability and growth
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging platforms particularly within Sports Culture and Fan Behaviour
• Champion best practices in integrated communications across the agency

Experience That Contributes To Success

• • Background in PR communications or marketing with leadership/management experience
  • Proven track record of developing and executing integrated communications campaigns
  • Demonstrated experience working with Sports brands and/or activating Sports Partnerships
  • Strong understanding of UK earned media talent and influencer partnerships and digital channels
  • Experience managing teams and leading cross-functional projects
  • Excellent project management and organisational skills
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities

About You

• Background in Sports Comms and/or Sports Partnership sectors
• Knowledge of influencer marketing and community management
• Experience in social media and content development
• Crisis communications experience
• Familiarity with media buying and paid social platforms
• Strong commercial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities
• Energetic collaborative and adaptable leadership style
• Eligibility - you must have the right to work in the UK and be able to work in our Bankside office at least 3 days p/week.

What We Offer You

• A warm andfriendly team with a fantastic portfolio of global and UK clients
• A truly global network the opportunity to be part of multi-market campaigns regularly working with colleagues across the globe.
• A strengths-based L&D framework with an in-house coach and development opportunities for career defining work.
• Weve fully embraced hybrid and flexible working. We have a great office and human contact remains an important element of our culture
• Work-life balance we all work hard but having a life outside work matters to all of us and we support each other to achieve it.
• Culture Club from office manicures nutritionists inhouse massage and acupressure sessions to Yoga on the roof terrace quizzes boot camps exhibits and summer and Christmas get-togethers.
• Opportunities to join our Employee Resource Groups (global and local) the Shadow Board or DE&I Steering committee.

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