Account Director - B2B / Tech PR

Current Global is a global communications agency that puts humanity at the heart of everything we do, from our internal culture rooted in empathy to the way we help clients understand that people want to connect with companies and brands as real and human as they are. We say we’re the human-first agency.  

We turned 5 this year and have lots to be proud of. We’ve consistently outperformed the PR market, are one of the fastest-growing mid-sized agency brands globally, a top 60 firm by revenue, and last year (2023) was our most award-winning year ever. 

Part of IPG and a member of The Weber Shandwick Collective, we’ve got offices in Asia, Europe, MENAT, North and South America. We boast a client roster including some of the world’s most recognised company names in technology, fashion, digital, healthcare, and medtech. How are we different? The size, speed and agility of a boutique client experience backed by the resources of one of the industry’s leading communications networks.  

Our vision has never been about being the biggest, or even the fastest- growing (that’s a happy by-product). It’s about being the kind of agency that the best talent wants to work for, which truly enables everyone to be their best. Human-first. 

We’ve made the melting pot of London work for us. Tapping into the incredible diversity this fair city has to offer, we’ve built a team designed to be truly international in make-up, mindset, and consultative muscle. Our team hails from the US, Europe, Middle East & Asia, and includes former engineers, medical researchers, management consultants, musicians and even an AI start-up entrepreneur. We intentionally hire people from all backgrounds (not just PR), who bring new skills, experience, and perspectives into the mix.  

And whilst many agencies talk about diversity an inclusion, most fail to make their work inclusive of people of all abilities. We’re on a mission to change that and pull the PR industry up by its bootstraps with our award-winning Accessible by Design initiative (www.accessible-communicatons.com). 

To support our continued growth, our B2B / Tech team is looking for an Account Director who loves the challenge of taking complex and nuanced topics and making them relevant and accessible to mainstream audiences and business decision-makers – across borders.  

What is the role?

• This is an opportunity to advance your skills working on international campaigns at the highest level, helping shape strategy and working directly with senior client stakeholders and business leaders.
• The chance to work on some of most exciting brands in the world.
• The ability to draw on the all the resources of a top global networked agency (world-class creatives, digital and video teams, and analytics experts) – while at the same time, working in an entrepreneurial environment, where there is no ceiling to your development or opportunity to advance.

Our London B2B / Tech team is small but mighty (as well as being super fun!) – you’ll collaborate daily with our CEO and Global Technology Lead who both sit in the London office. 

You will be responsible for helping develop pan-regional campaigns designed to help multiple markets land stories in the media as well as social and digital channels. The main topics we address include: the future of the workplace, tech’s role in sustainability, the importance of cybersecurity, and data’s role in helping companies forge new business models. You can find out more about our work here: https://vimeo.com/880618618/62a37063fe

You will also play an important role in our new business program. Unlike some agencies, we are very selective in the prospective clients we engage with. If it’s standard press office and press releases, it’s not for us.  And if we feel like any opportunity will cause a strain on people, we won’t pursue it. If a deadline for RFP is unrealistic, we say so to the prospect. 

And unlike many agencies we don’t believe in putting people in narrow boxes when it comes to the types of clients they want to work with.  With growing consumer and healthcare groups, we encourage people to work cross-practice. After all, it’s the same core skills that are called for. And we’re one team.

You will be supported by smart, hard-working, and caring people. We are committed to delivering excellence. We don’t take ourselves too seriously. If that sounds like you, it will probably be a fit!

What will you be doing?

• Supporting local teams in countries across EMEA leveraging owned and earned channels to land impactful B2B and corporate campaigns
• You’ll help brainstorm ideas for new campaigns and will help create content for use by local counties, including materials for owned digital and social channels
• Working closely with counties around the world to support successful media engagements and ensure we’re maximizing impact on their owned social channels

Who are you?

• Experience working on multi-market campaigns
• Very strong writing skills – and a love for writing
• Experience working on executive communications
• Media relations with mainstream business press
• Confident presenting
• Enthusiastic
• Resilient
• Honest
• Collaborative spirit balanced with pride of ownership
• Have a love of learning – and open to using AI tools as you tackle your daily work

Even better if you have...

• Commercial acumen – with an ability to manage budgets and help us drive profitably. If that’s new to you, that’s okay – we can train you up. But you should be interested in developing these skills
• Social media skills – especially in support of executives / with LinkedIn
• Experience working with large multinational clients

Anything else?

We are based in London with an exciting office space in Liverpool Street, which boasts a roof terrace (with some awesome views!), a spacious, modern design, and a thriving office community. Follow the link to see a full tour (password: 'office') https://vimeo.com/472688193/0d86f82335

We are a flexible bunch, so please do reach out if you have flexibility requirements such a part-time working and/or remote working requirements and we'll be happy to chat!

Core Benefits

Private medical insurance, group life assurance, group income protection, personal pension plan, and our Employee Assistance Programme which includes a free confidential helpline for personal and professional challenges. Good mental health support is a major priority for us.

Flexible Benefits

Buy or sell holiday, additional life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, personal accident insurance, dental insurance, travel insurance, health screening, gym discounts, cycle to work scheme, health cash plan. Flexible working with our 3:2 hybrid work model, 4pm Friday finish, 25 days’ annual leave (in addition to public holidays) plus 2 volunteering days, birthday day off work and Christmas period off. Flexible public holidays, sweets and snacks in the office, exclusive shopping discounts and perks, Headspace membership, annual eyecare voucher, season ticket loan, referral bonus scheme, long service bonus, enhanced family leave, inclusive and invisible health policies.

Note from the Talent Team

We appreciate the time take to apply for the role and your recent interest in Current Global. We will review all applications within five working days and be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, due to volume we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search.

At IPG we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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