Associate Director - Corporate Communications

About the role

The Associate Director is a senior client lead who supports the stewardship of key client relationships while ensuring high‑quality delivery across integrated communications programmes. This role blends hands‑on execution with strategic counsel, commercial oversight and team leadership, and operates with a high degree of autonomy. Working closely with Directors, the Associate Director helps drive strong client outcomes, smooth delivery and sustainable account growth. What you can expect Serving as a trusted day‑to‑day client partner on complex, high‑profile accounts Leading integrated communications programmes across corporate, internal and external communications Supporting strategy development and translating client objectives into clear plans and briefs Managing account delivery, ensuring quality, consistency and deadlines are met Bringing structure to workflows and managing multiple stakeholders and workstreams Supporting budget management, forecasting and scope control in collaboration with Directors Identifying and contributing to organic growth opportunities within existing client relationships Supporting new business activity, including proposals and pitch work, as required Working closely with colleagues across practices and disciplines to deliver integrated solutions Leading, coaching and developing junior and mid‑level team members What you bring Agency experience in communications, public relations or a related field Proven ability to manage client relationships and complex projects independently Strong writing, editing and verbal communication skills Experience leading and supporting junior team members A commercial mindset, with awareness of budgets, scope and account growth Strong organisational and self‑management skills Confidence managing multiple stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment A collaborative, hands‑on and solutions‑focused approach to work