Alexander James Recruitment

Looking for a role where you'll have real ownership, creative input and room to progress - without layers of hierarchy getting in the way? This is an opportunity to join a multi-award-winning, independent communications agency with a people-first culture. You'll work on iconic consumer brands, deliver ideas-led campaigns that cut through, and be trusted to own your best work. THE ROLE This is a hands-on PR Account Manager role with responsibility across earned media, content and social-led activity. You'll take a leading role in day-to-day client delivery, shaping stories, pitching to media, creating content and running integrated campaigns across PR, influencer and experiential channels. You'll also play a key role in maintaining strong client relationships, contributing to campaign planning, and managing junior team members to ensure work is delivered thoughtfully, creatively and with impact. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Act as a day-to-day client contact, managing delivery and expectations Lead media relations, selling in stories and securing quality coverage Create compelling content across press releases, pitches and social Manage social-led and influencer activity as part of integrated campaigns Contribute to campaign planning, brainstorms and creative development Manage junior team members, overseeing delivery across your accounts WHO THIS ROLE SUITS Demonstrable media relations experience, with a strong understanding of the UK media landscape and confidence selling in stories Strong, hands-on grounding in content creation, including press releases, pitches and social copy Experience delivering integrated PR campaigns, involving influencer, social and/or experiential elements Looking for progression, visibility and ownership within an independent agency environment THE AGENCY You'll be joining an independent, award-winning integrated comms agency delivering creative, culturally relevant campaigns that go beyond traditional PR. The work blends earned media, influencer advocacy, social and experiential activity, with a strong focus on ideas that engage audiences and drive impact. The agency works across food & drink, FMCG, automotive, entertainment, retail and visitor attractions, and is recognised as a Sunday Times Best Places to Work and a Best Place to Work for Women, with a strong people-first, 'powered-by-people' culture. WHAT YOU'LL GET Package: circa £28-36K salary + annual bonus, private healthcare, pension, work-anniversary bonus and employee recognition rewards Work-life balance: hybrid working, 26 days' holiday, plus Christmas office closure, your birthday and work anniversary off, and early Friday finish Development: personal training budget and ongoing support Culture & socials: regular team socials and trips, plus a dedicated mindfulness group focused on wellbeing Location: Buckinghamshire, near Amersham / High Wycombe, with easy links from London Marylebone

Join this PR agency team as a Graduate PR Assistant and embark on a rewarding career path with clear short, medium, and long-term goals. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to grow within a company that values and nurtures its talent from within. You'll receive the support and freedom needed to thrive as a PR professional, working with clients in the professional services sector, including property, legal, and construction. We're looking for graduates with outstanding writing skills, whether honed through your studies or your passion for the written word. Confidence, capability, and a proactive attitude are essential, as you'll need to support the team in various tasks. An interest in business, current affairs, and media relations is also crucial. Our client, an independent and rapidly growing PR/Communications agency in vibrant Clerkenwell, is seeking a graduate with a stellar academic record. You should be ready to join the team within the next few weeks. Previous work experience or internships in PR, marketing, or media relations are a plus, but we also welcome passionate graduates eager to break into the field. This role is ideal for someone who considered careers in law or accountancy but seeks a more creative, people-oriented path. As a Graduate PR Assistant, you will: Collaborate with senior management Develop media relations skills Focus on copywriting across client portfolios Work with the in-house design team Build client handling skills Support directors in new business activities In return, you'll receive a starting salary of £25k, with the potential for a pay rise before the end of the first year. We offer hybrid working arrangements, an early finish on Fridays, and a dynamic, intellectually stimulating work environment. The client work ranges from national to trade and specialist media, providing a diverse and creative workload. The agency recently ranked among the top 25 PR agencies in the UK, a significant achievement their first 10 years. This role is exclusively available through us, and we've played a key role in building their team. We work closely with senior management to ensure the best fit for their growing agency. Please include your GCSE and A-level grades on your CV. Join us and start your PR career with a supportive, empowering team committed to your professional growth.