Careers

Job title

Account Director

Location

The Leather Market, 11-13 Weston St, London, SE1 3ER

Monday & Friday remote

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in office

Salary

£45-60k p.a. + staff bonus scheme and a range of benefits

The Company

Lodestone is an award-winning strategy and communications agency with a purpose. We help organisations to change the world for the better. We provide sharp analysis, creative thinking and agile delivery. We were the UK’s first specialist public affairs consultancy to be B Corp Certified.

With experience in health, tech, education, clean energy and campaigns, we are committed to providing a personalised service to our clients. Lodestone is based in central London (although we work in a hybrid way). Our work has global reach and we have achieved significant growth over recent years, with ambitious plans to keep expanding.

Expect a collaborative atmosphere; entrepreneurial culture and a passion for helping businesses and organisations to explain their positive contribution to complex world issues.

Diversity

Lodestone is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because we believe it makes our business stronger. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

The role

We are looking for an exceptional Account Director to join our dynamic and growing team.

The role will involve driving a diverse programme of work across Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, reputation management, and crisis communications for Lodestone’s clients. We are looking for a talented individual who will be able cover the following:

• Run client account teams on a day-to-day basis, delivering the services that ensures clients are serviced at a level that meets our high quality standards and results in client satisfaction
• Create and deliver exciting Corporate Communications, Public Affairs and digital programmes for clients – setting direction, enhancing reputations and delivering impact
• Run a press office – adding value to media planning, execution of press campaigns, high level advice, achieving media coverage and reputation management
• Building & developing strong relationships with clients, journalists, political and industry stakeholders
• Attend client meetings and deliver high quality client service
• Write corporate materials and develop compelling content for press releases, digital content, speeches and political analysis
• Oversee and manage events for clients and projects across the UK, in Parliament and at the Party Conferences
• Be involved in pitching, business development and writing proposals
• Network and win new business
• Manage and mentor junior members of staff, helping and supporting them to deliver for our clients and develop their own skillsets and experience

The Candidate

We are looking for an Account Director that displays the following experience and attributes:

• At least five years’ experience in an agency or equivalent role
• Proven ability to successfully manage complex programmes of client activity and deliver high levels of client satisfaction
• The ability to hit the ground running, with a can-do attitude and an action-oriented approach
• Skilled in developing and pitching innovate and creative ideas in a compelling way to clients, colleagues and the media
• Enjoys writing and digesting complex policy issues
• An eye for detail, and the ability to deliver high quality output and client service
• A track record of positive and effective line management of junior team members
• Can work collaboratively in a team or independently – enjoys a fast-paced environment
• Curious about the world with a passion for understanding complex issues

As a growing agency, we always love to hear from talented people. If you like the sound of Lodestone and are at any level in your career, get in touch as we’d be delighted to hear from you.

How to apply
Be part of our growth story, to apply email your CV and a Cover Letter to: careers@lodestonecommunications.com

Timeline

• Applications to be submitted by 20^th September
• Interviews will take place during the week commencing the 30^th of September– please let us know of your availability for these dates when you submit your application