Hybrid working - 3 days London office, 2 from home - A rare opportunity for a proven Account Director to fast-track your career at one of the most respected and innovative agencies in the industry.
A genuinely inspiring company cultureShow-stopping, immersive event experiencesA diverse and high-profile client portfolioA passionate, collaborative, values-driven team
The Company Renowned for their award-winning work and exceptional client relationships, this full-service creative agency is widely regarded as one of the best in the business. With a buzzing, energetic culture and a team of bright, friendly, and ambitious people, they consistently produce original, highly engaging event solutions for some of the world’s most recognisable brands.Their commitment to innovation—combined with ongoing investment in people, technology, and capability—has driven significant growth across both new and longstanding accounts. With in-house expertise spanning production, design, strategy, content and account management, they deliver a huge variety of live, hybrid and virtual experiences, from major conferences and internal comms events to high-impact brand moments across sectors including finance, tech and professional services. This is an exciting time to join a business where creativity thrives, ideas are valued, and career progression is genuinely supported.The role Following continued business wins and the expansion of key accounts, they are now looking for an experienced Account Director to step into a pivotal leadership role. This is an opportunity to shape client strategy, elevate creative output, and lead the delivery of complex, multi-layered events. Responsibilities include:• Leading and nurturing client relationships at a senior level
• Steering and overseeing the delivery of live, hybrid, and virtual events
• Taking detailed client briefs and translating them into effective solutions
• Guiding clients on strategy, technical possibilities, and creative approaches
• Developing compelling proposals and leading pitches
• Managing client expectations through clear, confident communication
• Working collaboratively with internal content, creative, and production teams
• Leading and overseeing multiple projects simultaneously
• Full budget ownership and financial accountabilityThe Candidate You will be an experienced Account Director—or a highly ambitious Senior Account Manager ready to step up—who brings strong agency experience and deep knowledge of the events or production landscape. You’ll be confident working directly with senior stakeholders, extracting strategic insight from client briefs, and guiding teams to deliver exceptional work. A background delivering large-scale in-person conferences and internal comms events is highly advantageous, as is exposure to content development, film, and design. Above all to be considered for this Account Director role, you’ll be driven, proactive, collaborative, and eager to make a real impact within a progressive and creative agency.In return, the successful Account Director will get to work alongside some of the most talented people in the industry, partnering with prestigious global brands and building a varied, exciting, and rewarding long-term career.Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.
As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity.We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Vacancy Ref: LGK16295
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