Account Manager

Viva PR; Rawtenstall; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employee-owned PR agency is seeking an Account Manager to support clients and deliver impactful PR campaigns. The ideal candidate has 2+ years’ experience in PR or communications, is a proactive communicator, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include managing client relationships, writing compelling content, and contributing to new business proposals. This hybrid role offers 25 days of holiday and opportunities in a supportive team culture.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Competitive wellbeing package

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in PR or communications, ideally in an agency.
• Confident communicator with experience in B2B client management.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Act as day-to-day contact for clients, providing support.
• Plan and deliver multi-channel campaigns.
• Write press releases, features, and digital copy.
• Spot opportunities and solve challenges proactively.
• Contribute to new business activity and proposals.

Skills

Proactive problem-solving

Strong communication

Creative thinking

Results-focused writing

Job description

Location: Rawtenstall, Lancashire (hybrid)
Salary: £32-38k depending on experience
Type: Full-time, permanent

Looking for a PR role where you can do your best work without the big-city commute?

Viva – an award-winning, employee-owned PR agency – is seeking an Account Manager. The role is ideal for an experienced Account Executive or junior Account Manager who is eager for a step up. We want a proactive problem-solver, quick thinker, and skilled communicator capable of developing accounts with confidence, creativity, and measurable impact.

You’ll be a natural storyteller and strong copywriter, with experience in either the public sector (education, healthcare, or local government) or manufacturing/defence.

You’ll thrive on delivering high-quality campaigns that hit KPIs, strengthen reputations and achieve real-world results.

What you’ll do

• Act as the day-to-day contact for your clients, providing trusted and proactive support.
• Support the planning and delivery of multi-channel campaigns.
• Write standout content – from press releases and features to thought leadership and digital copy.
• Support the team by delivering great work, on time and on budget.
• Spot opportunities, solve challenges and keep things moving (often before you’re asked!).
• Contribute to new business activity, supporting the development of proposals and pitches.
• Play an active role in agency development, bringing ideas and energy to the table.

About you

• A confident communicator with 2+ years’ experience in PR, communications or content marketing – ideally within an agency.
• A proactive self-starter who thrives on variety, pace and responsibility.
• A strong writer who can craft compelling, results-focused copy.
• Experienced in working with B2B clients and delivering work to KPIs and deadlines.
• Collaborative, commercially aware and calm under pressure.
• Curious, creative and motivated by making a difference through purposeful work.
• Full UK driving licence.

Why Viva?

• Employee-owned: you’ll have a real stake and a voice in how we grow.
• Purpose-led: we work with clients who make a positive impact, and deliver impact for them.
• Recognised: We’re the CIPR UK Small Agency of the Year 2025, we’re the only Lancashire agency in the Prolific North Top 50 Agencies and hold the Good Business Charter accreditation.
• Balanced: hybrid flexible working (current 2 days a week in the office), 25 days’ holiday, and a competitive wellbeing package.
• Grounded: based in beautiful Rossendale, with the freedom to do big work -minus the city grind.

Ready to make an impact?

Send your CV and a short cover note telling us why you’d be a great fit to [e-mail]