Octopus Group is an award-winning B2B marketing agency based on Chancery Lane, London. B2B a is our big passion. We take a different approach to B2B marketing, built on the understanding that brands thrive when awareness and sales work together. Our guiding Brand to Sales™ philosophy, helps our clients link brand reputation to commercial sales success, all delivered under one roof.
In February 2021, Octopus joined Publicis Groupe UK to become its B2B centre of excellence from the UK, bringing our strategic, creative and commercial acumen to the Publicis Groupe client roster. We are now part of a diverse, creative community of 5,000 UK colleagues working across 25 agencies. Publicis Groupe believes in ‘Viva la Difference’ which translates to celebrating the uniqueness of its agencies, while working together to get the best results for clients.
Recently awarded Campaign Best Place to Work status for the second year running, we have a unique family feel where energy, enthusiasm, teamwork and a hunger to succeed are all mixed with a common purpose. Octopus Group is a truly special place to work and we spend lots of time and effort to keep it that way.

We’re recruiting for an enthusiastic PR Senior Account Manager keen to get stuck into a great and diverse portfolio of clients covering IT and Technology. As an Senior Account Manager you’ll be responsible for coordinating a team and driving the success of client programmes in partnership with an Account Director.
As the key client contact, you’ll provide regular consultancy around key initiatives, employing your expertise to deliver the best PR solutions. And,
working in a fully integrated agency, you’ll have many opportunities to work on cross-discipline campaigns and learn from specialists from strategy to paid media and beyond.
We’re seeking candidates good PR Account Management experience with a thirst to push their PR skills to the limit at one of the UK’s leading B2B marketing agencies.

What You’ll Do
• Take a lead role in preparing quarterly reports including summary of KPIs and results, feedback on progress, wins and challenges.
• Be accountable for the preparation of monthly reports assessing results, success/challenges and advising for the next period.
• Coordinating and driving world-class PR programmes for an established portfolio of tech clients
• Working with Account Directors to develop creative and highly effective PR and influencer campaigns
• Developing hands-on PR and social media plans aligned to client objectives
• Leading from the front in media and influencer engagement to secure opportunities for clients in target media
• Developing measurement and evaluation models for clients to track and demonstrate ROI
• Regular copywriting and content quality control for a diverse range of content types including blogs, bylined articles, social media posts, press releases, case studies, awards and client Q&As
• Arranging and leading team and client update meetings including preparation of reports, proactive ideas etc.
• Supporting client development alongside Account Directors and client owners
• Being day-to-day contact for clients, providing consultancy and communicating in a proactive and timely manner to show progress
• Relationship building and networking with colleagues, clients and the media
• Providing well-informed and timely advice to both clients and internal departments in order to continually optimise client PR programs
• Staying abreast of key news and evolving stories in client sectors and more broadly and using insight to drive new ideas and creativity for clients

• Strong B2B experience working agency-side within a similar role
• Ability to demonstrate strong copywriting skills
• A demonstratable interest in the news, media and trending topics
• Ability to create coherent, intelligent and well-thought-through communications plans
• Proactive, personable and self-motivated
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Highly developed interpersonal, team building and relationship management skills in order to gain trust with established clients and mentor team members
• Extremely organised with meticulous planning and project management skills and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Nice to have: Proven experience/understanding of multi-channel campaigns and content marketing disciplines

What we offer
• Salary sacrifice pension
• Flexible working
• 25 days holiday + your birthday off + Christmas shutdown from Christmas Eve to New Year
• 12 learning days including one volunteer day
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance 3x salary
• Enhanced maternity/paternity & adoption pay
• Long-service sabbaticals
• Overseas working programme
Employee assistance programme: remote GP, mental health & physio appointments
• Health cash plan - eyecare, dental, prescriptions
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to over 65,000 LinkedIn courses
• Career Development Pathway
• Our commitment to DE&I sees us offer specific learning opportunities, targeted mentoring programmes and the opportunity to participate in a number of active employee-led networks and associated events
• Social activities, e.g., running, theatre club, yoga
• Subsidised canteen
• Free fruit, breakfast, snacks, weekly lunch, and drinks
• Employee referral bonus
Everyone should feel at home, at work. At Octopus Group, all employees can be true to their authentic selves. Everyone is empowered to bring what makes us special and unique to the work we do. We are committed to investing in an inclusive culture that maximises the talent, skills, and diversity of our workforce. We strive to ensure that inclusivity and equality are not only at the heart of our company, but also aligned with all the clients and suppliers we work with.

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