Associate Director - Fixed Term Contract

Stripe Communications is on the hunt for an established, ambitious, smart-thinking Associate Director to join the London team, for a fixed term contract Mat Cover role.  

If you’re looking for a new role working with incredible brands on creative campaigns that get people talking, this could be the role for you.  

We’re looking for someone with the right experience who is bursting with enthusiasm and passion for making a difference to come and work with an amazing selection of clients.

No single day will ever look the same, and the successful candidate will play an important role in delivering some BIG campaigns across an exciting mix of household brand names within the supportive structure of a team who are there to help you to be the best you can be every day.

ROLE IMPERATIVES

• No less than 6 years’ experience working in the PR sector including agency and or inhouse
• Experience of working on a broad cross section of consumer clients and brands
• An appetite to deliver stand out results for clients
• A proven track record in senior stakeholder management and problem solving 
• Experience in effectively managing budgets
• The ability to think creatively and strategically on behalf of clients, to deliver stand out plans and results
• Strong media contacts across traditional and new media outlets including print, broadcast and online
• Passion, commitment and enthusiasm for what they do

ROLE INCLUDES

• Developing and delivering strategic and creative plans which meet client briefs and expectations
• Leading account teams day to day ensuring activity is delivered to the expected standard and timelines
• Providing senior guidance and counsel to clients
• Owning key client relationships; growing, developing and cementing contacts
• Financial accountability including the management of fee and expenses budgets
• Management of account profitability including allocation of resource and hours across the team in line with agreed client budgets and managing service levels
• Supporting on new business pitches and lead generation
• Identifying and converting incremental growth opportunities across existing clients
• Accountability for quality control across all client work

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE/BE

· The relevant experience

· A passion for PR and delivering stand out work for clients

· The ability to lead their team with confidence and conviction

· A positive ‘can do’ attitude – a self-starter and team player, adept at working collaboratively

· An ability to think creatively and strategically

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on what matters to you – health and well-being, personal finances, professional development, and a healthy work/life balance:

• 27 days holiday + bank holidays with extra days based on length of service (up to 9 p/y)
• Birthday day off / early Friday finish / monthly happy hour
• Fortnightly training / weekly coaching / leadership training programme
• Flexible and part time remote working
• Vitality Private Healthcare insurance
• Mental health wellbeing hub & counselling support
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Long service rewards
• Group Self Invested Personal Pension Plan / life insurance
• Cycle to work scheme