We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in North Yorkshire to assist with the appointment of an Account Manager, on a 2-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £18.20 - £23.07 per hour

Summary:

North Yorkshire Council is seeking experienced Account Managers to support its in-house Communications Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a wide variety of accounts across sectors such as leisure, culture, housing, and infrastructure. The role requires strategic thinkers who can manage and deliver impactful communications and marketing services, helping drive digital engagement and effective public communication.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of internal and external accounts across diverse sectors, including housing, cultural venues, and behavioural change campaigns.
  
• Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear, consistent, and proactive communication.
• Develop and implement effective communication strategies that align with council goals, particularly in supporting channel shift toward online services.
  
• Coordinate with creative teams for editorial content, branding, design, video production, and campaign delivery.
• Provide support in media relations, including press release drafting, crisis communications, and media training.

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in media relations, social media governance, or project management (desirable).

Experience:

• Proven experience in an account management role, preferably within the public sector or agency environment.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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