46 Account Director Sports PR Communications jobs in Kingston upon Thames

Media Relations Officer - Maternity Cover Grade 6 | 18-21 per hour | 9-12 Months Fixed Term
Hybrid Role - Central London Campus
Start: ASAP

CV Deadline: Friday 27th June - Interviews WC 30th June
Join Our Communications Team We're seeking a skilled Media Relations Officer to join our prestigious university communications team. This role would particularly suit candidates with journalistic backgrounds or those experienced in fast-paced media environments.
About the Role As our Media Relations Officer, you'll be the vital link between our world-renowned university and the media landscape. This maternity cover position offers an excellent opportunity to experience university communications in a dynamic academic environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Media Liaison : Serve as the primary contact for journalists and media outlets, managing inquiries and building relationships with key stakeholders
• Content Creation : Write compelling press releases, media statements, and news stories that translate complex academic research into engaging, accessible content
• Expert Facilitation : Connect journalists with our leading academics, coordinating interviews and expert commentary opportunities
• Digital Storytelling : Manage our news website and social media presence, creating content that drives engagement across multiple platforms
• Media Monitoring : Track and analyze coverage, providing insights and comprehensive reporting on media impact

Why This Role Offers Excellent Opportunities Immediate Impact : This role is ideal for those with media experience who can quickly understand news values, deadlines, and compelling storytelling.
Transferable Skills : Candidates with journalism or media backgrounds will find their existing skills highly valuable:

• Interview and communication techniques
• Deadline management and project coordination
• Story development and strategic planning
• Industry networks and professional relationships

Career Development : Gain experience in institutional communications while building new professional connections across higher education and research sectors.
Intellectual Stimulation : Work with cutting-edge research across every field imaginable, from breakthrough medical discoveries to revolutionary technological innovations.
What We're Looking For Essential:

• Experience in a fast-paced communications environment such as a press office or communications team
• Strong understanding of how print, broadcast, online, and social media operate
• Exceptional writing skills with precision and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with content management systems and social media platforms

Desirable:

• Image editing skills
• Experience with online publishing platforms

What You'll Gain

• Competitive hourly rate : 18-21 depending on experience
• Flexible hybrid working : Minimum 20% time on campus in central London
• Professional development : Training opportunities and skill building in institutional communications
• Network expansion : Build relationships across academia, research institutions, and specialist media
• Diverse portfolio : Work on everything from scientific breakthroughs to policy announcements

The Ideal Candidate You'll likely have:

• Experience in communications, media, or related field
• Strong relationship-building abilities
• Interest in higher education and academic research
• Enthusiasm for working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

This role would particularly suit candidates with journalism backgrounds, communications professionals, or those experienced in media relations.
Next Steps This role starts immediately and offers genuine career development in a sector that values strong communication skills and fresh perspectives. You'll join a collaborative team in a world-class academic institution.

Ready to bring your communication expertise to higher education?

This is a maternity cover position offering 9-12 months of experience in a prestigious academic environment, ideal for professionals seeking career development or new challenges.

FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

German speaking Public Relations Manager
Location: Feltham
Hybrid work 3 days a week in the office
Salary: up to 32,000 per annum depending on experience plus bonus and great benefits
Ref: 4261PG

To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 4261PG

The company: An exciting opportunity to work at a multinational tech company with their site within commutable distance from London. A company who develop, manufacture and sell IT products on a global scale and who pride themselves on not only being customer focused but who value their employees.

Main duties : Manage and carry out daily Public Relations activities in theregion as well as service as the main point of contact for PR agencies

The role:
- Manage relationships with journalists and media contacts
- Proactively pitch product launches and reviews to the media ensuring deadlines are met
- Be responsible for PR KPI's
- Create press releases, emails and other media communications
- Coordinate spokesperson engagements, such as providing statements, conducting interviews and contributing opinion pieces.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
- Plan and manage events
- Ensure reporting of campaigns
- Support content creation

The candidate:
- Fluent in German (written and spoken) essential
- Experience in Public Relations required
- Understanding of technology beneficial
- Excellent communication skills
- Good time management, organised with great attention to details

The salary: up to 32,000 per annum depending on experience plus bonus and great benefits

French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic.

FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

German speaking Public Relations Manager
Location: Feltham
Hybrid work 3 days a week in the office
Salary: up to 32,000 per annum depending on experience plus bonus and great benefits
Ref: 4261PG

To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 4261PG

The company: An exciting opportunity to work at a multinational tech company with their site within commutable distance from London. A company who develop, manufacture and sell IT products on a global scale and who pride themselves on not only being customer focused but who value their employees.

Main duties : Manage and carry out daily Public Relations activities in theregion as well as service as the main point of contact for PR agencies

The role:
- Manage relationships with journalists and media contacts
- Proactively pitch product launches and reviews to the media ensuring deadlines are met
- Be responsible for PR KPI's
- Create press releases, emails and other media communications
- Coordinate spokesperson engagements, such as providing statements, conducting interviews and contributing opinion pieces.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
- Plan and manage events
- Ensure reporting of campaigns
- Support content creation

The candidate:
- Fluent in German (written and spoken) essential
- Experience in Public Relations required
- Understanding of technology beneficial
- Excellent communication skills
- Good time management, organised with great attention to details

The salary: up to 32,000 per annum depending on experience plus bonus and great benefits

French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic.

Description
Amazon Payments builds systems and products that allow Amazon to accept payments for all goods, content, and services that customers buy on our sites worldwide. Our mission is to innovate trusted paying experiences and financial products to enable commerce by anyone, from anywhere, in any way. The team is responsible for building and improving the payments experience across Amazon globally, including managing popular products such as Credit Cards, Gift Cards, and Shop with Points. We continuously work to enhance security, convenience, and accessibility in digital payments across all Amazon platforms.
We're seeking a Communications Professional to join our International Stores Communications team in London, UK, focusing on Amazon Payments. You will support strategy development and lead the execution of strategic campaigns and business announcements designed to promote Amazon's payments experiences and innovations. Working across EU, MENA, LATAM, and APAC regions, you'll collaborate with in-country communications teams to execute press campaigns, implement paid integrations, and build partnerships with key organizations.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop and execute PR campaigns showcasing Amazon Payments innovations and experience.
- Lead proactive media coverage and manage media inquiries
- Provide on-going PR support to the business, including everything from program changes, to issues and escalations.
- Provide strategic communications counsel to senior executives
- Collaborate with internal teams and agency partners to drive strategies to deliver on objectives and measure the impact of communications programs.
- Coordinate with third party business partners on upcoming announcements and other joint initiatives.
- Write and execute communications plans and press materials in support of launches and innovations to pitch and secure media coverage.
- Serve as a spokesperson when needed
- Monitor and analyze industry trends and developments
Basic Qualifications
- Experience in professional communications or public relations
- Demonstrated communications experience at a senior level, preferably in in banking, fintech, payments and/or financial services industries
- Experience in driving proactive customer-focused press coverage including launches, press events, and speaking engagements.
- Proven experience in issues management
- Strong written and verbal communication capabilities
- Experience working independently across multiple teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Experience managing partner/customer announcements
- Demonstrated innovative thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Strong media relationship management experience
- Ability to excel in fast-paced environments
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description
Come build the future of entertainment across live events and sports with us. Are you interested helping to shape the future of movies and television? Do you want to help define the next generation of how and what Amazon customers are watching?
Prime Video is a premium streaming service that offers customers a vast collection of TV shows, movies and live sports - all with the ease of finding what they love to watch in one place. We're peculiar and highly innovative. Curiosity and innovation are highly encouraged and valued. We like to say yes to big thinking, understanding that means taking well-calculated risks and occasionally failing, but always learning. All of us are owners who are in it for the long-term, so we don't hesitate to roll up our sleeves to get things done. We don't believe in "That's not my job", and focus on doing what's right for our customers. We like to say that it's always Day 1 - we're constantly looking to re-invent ourselves, breaking things (and building better things) along the way.
We're looking for an entertainment fanatic, with significant experience developing best-in-class marketing for major brands (agency or client side). This role will involve planning, producing and executing large marketing campaigns with cross-functional teams. You will negotiate with key business partners and global teams to gain alignment on marketing plans, and ultimately manage all aspects of the project execution for our EU Live Event & Sports properties, which includes the likes of the Operación Triunfo, Premier League, the UEFA Champions League, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon, and the NBA.
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
- End-to-End campaign strategy and planning for EU Live Event & Sports properties.
- Development and delivery of marketing assets across ATL and BTL.
- Stakeholder management, including partnering with a wide-range of internal teams (e.g. Operations, Insights, PR and Legal) to identify and prioritize needs.
- Work with external agencies (including Production, Creative and Media Partners) to build and develop impactful marketing assets for Live Event & Sports Launches.
- Point of contact for specific marketing partnerships and integration beyond the core business of Prime Video
- Manage blocking issues, provide escalation management, anticipate and make trade-offs, and meet committed delivery timelines
- Post campaign analysis and reporting
Basic Qualifications
- Experience building, executing and scaling cross-functional marketing programs
- Experience using data and metrics to measure impact and determine improvements
- Experience in marketing or marketing research
- Experience managing budgets
- Experience developing and executing campaigns across a multitude of timezones and languages
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using customer research, hard data and metrics to back up assumptions, generate forecasts, and assess the efficacy of marketing programs
- Experience with marketing strategies in online and mobile channels
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Account Director

Location: Flexible within the UK, Hybrid (with regular travel both within the UK and overseas)
Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits! 
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: 25 days holiday allowance excluding bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year for every year you are with the company maximum 30 days, Performance Related Bonus, Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Length of Service bonus, Staff Discounts, Regular Company Events, Mental Health Support

We are Hela Brands, an internationally operating and multi-solution strategic partner for brand owners and businesses.

We are on our way to becoming industry leaders in licensing and white label manufacturing across sports, fashion and lifestyle sectors.

Our business is fuelled by an outstanding and passionately driven team, supported by some of the industry’s most insightful and forward-thinking consultants and creative leaders.

We’re not just about products – we’re about building lasting partnerships, delivering innovative solutions, and pushing boundaries.

The Role:

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and strategic Account Director to lead and expand key customer relationships within our Private Label division. This individual will be responsible for driving growth through the development and execution of impactful sales strategies, while ensuring the successful management of existing accounts.

You will play a central role in leading design and innovation initiatives, leveraging data to drive measurable improvements in performance. Acting as a key liaison between customers and internal teams, you’ll ensure projects are delivered to the highest standard while cultivating long-term client satisfaction.

Main Responsibilities: 

• Build and nurture strong partnerships with key customer accounts, ensuring timely, effective execution of both strategic and tactical projects
• Continuously evaluate the retail landscape to identify white space opportunities and unmet customer needs.
• Lead Design and Innovation efforts by collaborating with clients and internal product and design teams.
• Develop and execute tailored strategies to increase sales and meet customer performance goals on development, speed, and cost.
• Manage and resolve escalation issues with senior client stakeholders, drawing on internal resources as needed.
• Take ownership of budget planning and production capacity across your assigned accounts.
• Use customer feedback and a KPI-led approach to drive improvements and measurable outcomes.
• Create and deliver high-level presentations for C-suite executives, aligning proposed solutions with their strategic goals.
• Maintain a healthy pipeline of potential new accounts to support the business’s growth trajectory.

In order to be successful in this role you must have: 
 
• Strong background in account management or client success, ideally working with supermarket/grocery retail accounts
• Solid understanding of supply chain, product development, and design – preferably in the apparel or retail sectors.
• Skilled in building effective relationships with external clients and internal offshore teams.
• Data-driven mindset with proven experience defining, analysing, and leveraging KPIs.
• Calm and solution-focused under pressure, with the ability to resolve complex issues professionally.
• Flexible to travel across the UK and internationally – approximately 30% of the time.
• 8–10 years of experience in apparel supply chain, sales, or a related commercial environment.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on “APPLY” today, forwarding an up to date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

No agencies please.

Account Director | 60,000-65,000 + Bonus | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days WFH)

Location: Greater London / Home Counties

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Account Director to join a dynamic and fast-paced creative environment. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in promotional merchandise, branded marketing, or creative campaign management, who thrives in a client-facing, solutions-led position.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage key client relationships, delivering innovative promotional merchandise solutions
* Oversee project delivery from concept through to completion across multiple channels
* Work cross-functionally with design, production, and logistics teams to ensure brand consistency
* Develop account growth strategies, identify upsell opportunities, and drive client satisfaction
* Manage budgets, deadlines, and internal resources, ensuring all projects meet expectations
* Provide exceptional service and act as a trusted advisor to clients

Requirements:
* Proven experience as an Account Director or Senior Account Manager.
* Strong track record in managing complex client accounts and delivering successful campaigns
* Excellent communication and commercial skills with a proactive, solutions-driven approach
* Confident managing multiple projects and leading internal teams
* Comfortable with a hybrid working pattern (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)

What's on Offer:
* Competitive salary of 60,000 - 65,000
* Bonus scheme
* Flexible hybrid working
* A collaborative, creative and supportive team culture
* Career development opportunity

Apply today to take the next step in your career with a growing and innovative organisation.


Mandeville is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Account Director | 60,000-65,000 + Bonus | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days WFH)

Location: Greater London / Home Counties

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Account Director to join a dynamic and fast-paced creative environment. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in promotional merchandise, branded marketing, or creative campaign management, who thrives in a client-facing, solutions-led position.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage key client relationships, delivering innovative promotional merchandise solutions
* Oversee project delivery from concept through to completion across multiple channels
* Work cross-functionally with design, production, and logistics teams to ensure brand consistency
* Develop account growth strategies, identify upsell opportunities, and drive client satisfaction
* Manage budgets, deadlines, and internal resources, ensuring all projects meet expectations
* Provide exceptional service and act as a trusted advisor to clients

Requirements:
* Proven experience as an Account Director or Senior Account Manager.
* Strong track record in managing complex client accounts and delivering successful campaigns
* Excellent communication and commercial skills with a proactive, solutions-driven approach
* Confident managing multiple projects and leading internal teams
* Comfortable with a hybrid working pattern (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)

What's on Offer:
* Competitive salary of 60,000 - 65,000
* Bonus scheme
* Flexible hybrid working
* A collaborative, creative and supportive team culture
* Career development opportunity

Apply today to take the next step in your career with a growing and innovative organisation.


Mandeville is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Account Director | 60,000-65,000 + Bonus | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days WFH)

Location: Greater London / Home Counties

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Account Director to join a dynamic and fast-paced creative environment. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in promotional merchandise, branded marketing, or creative campaign management, who thrives in a client-facing, solutions-led position.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage key client relationships, delivering innovative promotional merchandise solutions
* Oversee project delivery from concept through to completion across multiple channels
* Work cross-functionally with design, production, and logistics teams to ensure brand consistency
* Develop account growth strategies, identify upsell opportunities, and drive client satisfaction
* Manage budgets, deadlines, and internal resources, ensuring all projects meet expectations
* Provide exceptional service and act as a trusted advisor to clients

Requirements:
* Proven experience as an Account Director or Senior Account Manager.
* Strong track record in managing complex client accounts and delivering successful campaigns
* Excellent communication and commercial skills with a proactive, solutions-driven approach
* Confident managing multiple projects and leading internal teams
* Comfortable with a hybrid working pattern (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)

What's on Offer:
* Competitive salary of 60,000 - 65,000
* Bonus scheme
* Flexible hybrid working
* A collaborative, creative and supportive team culture
* Career development opportunity

Apply today to take the next step in your career with a growing and innovative organisation.


Mandeville is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.