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Job Description Location: Rawtenstall, Lancashire (hybrid)Salary: 34-40k depending on experienceType: Full-time, permanentLooking for a senior PR role where you can do your best work without the big-city commute?Viva an award-winning, employee-owned PR agency is looking for a Senior Account Manager whos both strategic and hands-on: a proactive problem-solver, quick thinker and skilled communicator who can lead accounts with confidence, creativity and measurable impact.Youll be a natural storyteller and strong copywriter, with experience in either the public sector (education, healthcare, or local government) or manufacturing/defence.Youll thrive on delivering high-quality campaigns that hit KPIs, strengthen reputations and achieve real-world results.What youll doAct as the senior day-to-day contact for your clients, providing trusted and proactive support.Lead the planning and delivery of multi-channel campaigns setting clear objectives and demonstrating measurable impact.Write standout content from press releases and features to thought leadership and digital copy.Guide and inspire your team to deliver great work, on time and on budget.Spot opportunities, solve challenges and keep things moving (often before youre asked!)Contribute to new business activity, proposals and pitches.Play an active role in agency development, bringing ideas and energy to the table.About youA confident communicator with 5+ 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 managing senior 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: youll 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: Were the CIPR UK Small Agency of the Year 2025, were the only Lancashire agency in the Prolific North Top 50 Agencies and hold the Good Business Charter accreditation.Balanced: hybrid flexible working, 25 days holiday, and a competitive wellbeing package.Grounded: based in beautiful Rossendale, with the freedom to do big-city work -minus the city grind.Ready to make an impact?Send your CV and a short cover note telling us why youd be a great fit to [email protected] date: Monday, 1st December