Job Specifications
Us.
At Ketchum, we're not just a PR agency; we strive to be the most inclusive communications business around – one that values creativity, collaboration, and making a real impact. We believe in bringing an entrepreneurial spirit, being a force for good and being a driver of growth within our diverse teams to bring unique perspectives, fuel innovation, and lead to better outcomes for our clients and our people. We work with big, high profile clients in the UK and globally and with high achieving, best-in-class colleagues.
It doesn’t end there though. We win awards for our diversity, inclusivity and belonging practices. We’re regularly voted amongst the top agencies to work in the UK. We have a fantastic culture, great benefits and incredible opportunities to progress with regular recognition. When you work for us, you’ll get to become a part of our family and we’ll support you in every way we can, including world-class training, to ensure you’re the best you can be.
You.
We're seeking an exceptional Practice Director to join our Brand, Social and Influence team on a 12-month Maternity Cover. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role within one of our most dynamic teams, working with a portfolio of our top FMCG clients.
As a specialist in Food, Drink and FMCG, you'll play a pivotal role in driving projects forward and unlocking new opportunities for growth. You'll be a trusted advisor to our clients, providing strategic direction and achieving impactful outcomes.
What you’ll do:
Clients: Serve as a strategic trusted client advisor, by problem solving and delivering meaningful business results, outstanding end to end client experience and activates others to do the same.
Strategic Execution: Lead, build and manage a profitable team to deliver excellence and growth, above and beyond scope
Business Development: Proven ability to go beyond the brief and actively identify and present new ideas, concepts and programmes for clients and new business opportunities
People Focus: Identify and participate in external thought leadership opportunities to build awareness to the agency’s expertise
Financial Acumen: Oversee and supervise financials and client budgets. Develop accurate budgets, fee estimates, out of pocket expenses
What we’re looking for:
PR Expertise: Proven agency experience – partnering with creative and media teams for large, UK and global clients, plus strong knowledge and contacts in the earned media landscape
Industry: FMCG specialist with experience of working with big budgets and complex, UK and global Food and Drink clients
Collaborative Spirit: You thrive in a team environment, partnering with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders to drive success.
Passion for DE&I: You understand the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion and are eager to contribute to a workplace where everyone's voice is heard and valued, playing a pivotal role in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Innovation Mindset: You keep up with emerging trends in social media, influencer marketing, and media relations, applying them creatively to your strategies.
Leadership Excellence: You have the ability to counsel senior client stakeholders and to lead internal teams effectively
Could this be you?
Ketchum London is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to our business and how we service our clients. If at any stage of the recruitment and onboarding process you require any adjustments, please do let us know.
We offer hybrid (3 days in office) flexible working and are always open to considering part time and flexi-time applicants.
If you think like the sound of us but this role isn’t right, do take a look at the other vacancies on our career page: https://www.ketchum.com/job-board-uk
About the Company
At Ketchum, people are at the centre of everything we do. Whether you’re our client, the audience we are targeting, or a member of our team, we make sure we know what makes you tick, and will go out of our way to make sure you achieve your goals. We’re the second largest office in the Ketchum network, which means we have a team of over 200 skilled professionals to deliver full-service communications campaigns. With diverse backgrounds in journalism, marketing, science and the arts among many other pertinent areas, we’re seas...
Know more