About the job

Group Account Director – PR & Corporate Communications

We are seeking an experienced Group Account Director to lead high-profile corporate PR and communications accounts. This is a senior client leadership role focused on strategic communications, corporate reputation, media relations, executive positioning, and account growth.

• The ideal candidate will be confident advising senior stakeholders, developing integrated communications strategies, leading high-performing teams, and managing complex, high-profile client accounts.Key ResponsibilitiesLead senior client relationships and act as a trusted strategic communications advisor.
• Develop and implement corporate PR and communications strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead media relations, executive positioning, thought leadership, and reputation programmes.
• Provide strategic counsel around issues, reputation, and crisis communications.
• Oversee integrated PR campaigns from strategy through to delivery.
• Lead, mentor, and develop account teams across multiple client accounts.
• Manage account budgets, profitability, forecasting, and commercial growth.
• Monitor campaign performance and provide strategic recommendations.

• Requirements8 years' experience in PR, corporate communications, or strategic communications, ideally within an agency of which at least 3 - 4 years in a senior capacity
• Bilingual Arabic & English desirable
• Strong experience across corporate PR, reputation management, media relations, and executive communications.
• Proven experience managing senior stakeholders and leading teams.
• Strong strategic, client management, communication, and commercial skills.
• Experience across corporate, government, financial services, technology, or professional services is advantageous.