Account Manager - Science, Innovation & Climate

Account Manager - Science, Innovation & Climate

We are looking for an ambitious Account Manager to join the London office of an international PR Agency with offices in London, New York and Los Angeles. You will be working at the intersection of science, innovation and climate. You will play a central role in delivering campaigns for pioneering organisations tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges, from clean energy, food security and advanced materials, to emerging science and climate tech.

You will already be working at AM level with a least a years’ experience at this level - we are looking for a safe pair of hands who can focus managing their own portfolio of clients and junior team members. A science or engineering degree is strongly preferred, and client experience needs to be in climate tech or science-led sectors. Candidates coming from pharma/B2B health PR who are keen to broaden into wider science and innovation could also be a great fit. This is also a media relations-focused role, so strong journalist relationships and a proven track record of securing coverage are essential. We’re not looking for a strategist or digital profile, this needs to be a PR operator.

What you’ll do:

You will lead day-to-day delivery across a portfolio of accounts, acting as a trusted partner to clients and a driving force within your team. This includes:

Leading media strategy and sell-ins across national, business, tech and trade media

Turning complex science and technology into clear, engaging narratives

Developing thought leadership platforms, reports and insight-led campaigns

Managing client relationships and ensuring consistently high standards of delivery

Supporting and mentoring junior team members

Driving integrated campaigns across earned, owned and social channels

Tracking performance and demonstrating the impact of our work

What we’re most looking for:

Someone who devours the media and loves media relations, with a deep contact book

Deep scientific curiosity, with the intellectual confidence to work with scientists and tech entrepreneurs

Proven ability to manage a portfolio of clients

Organised: a forward-planner, a lover of deadlines who can see around corners to stay on the front foot

Someone with excellent attention to detail, especially in written work

Agency-side experience (min. 3-4 years) working with science-focussed or climate-tech focussed clients

New Business: Excited to be directly involved in pitching for new clients

Personality:

Motivated by delivering meaningful work for meaningful brands

Solutions focused: presents alternatives in the face of challenges

Driven by the role that communication can play in driving real business results and social change

Enjoys working and collaborating with a team in person and contributing to agency culture

Ambitious to build a career and industry reputation

Values personal and professional accountability and owns the tasks they’ve been given

Understandst he importance of giving and receiving constructive feedback

They are an equal opportunity employer and only work with clients and suppliers who share the same values and approach to professionalism, and diversity and inclusion that we do. As an agency we are on a journey to do more as a business to act as a force for good.

Remuneration & Benefits:

Starting salary: c. £40kbased on experience

Location: Holborn, London

Core hours: Hybrid, up to 3 days in-office per week, including every Thursday all-office day.

Holiday: 25 days annual holiday entitlement

Health Insurance: Vitality comprehensive medical insurance, including:

o50% subsidised gym membership

oPrivate dental insurance

oOptical cover including £500 for new eyewear (glasses, contact lenses, sunglasses) per year

oMental health cover including unlimited around-the-clock support and in person therapy

Remote Working Allowance: £250

To find out more contact, Edwina Goldman @ JFL – edwina@jflrecruit.com