Senior Account Manager

Contract Type:

Full-Time

Closing Date:

30/01/2026

Job Description:

About We the People

We the People is a Social Marketing and Strategic Communications Agency working across public sector, higher education, civil society, and purpose-led organisations. We deliver integrated programmes spanning PR, media relations, digital strategy, creative development, stakeholder engagement, and live events. Our work focuses on national-level communications, public information, and behaviour change campaigns that achieve measurable impact.

We are seeking a Senior Account Manager to join our growing team. This is a senior, hands-on role for an experienced all-rounder who is comfortable operating across disciplines and managing complex, high-profile accounts.

The Role

The Senior Account Manager will lead the day-to-day management and delivery of integrated communications programmes. Working closely with Account Directors and the senior leadership team, you will translate strategy into execution and ensure work is delivered to a consistently high standard across Marketing, PR, digital, creative, media, and events.

You will be a trusted client contact, a steady presence on complex projects, and a key point of connection between clients, internal teams, and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

 Lead day-to-day client relationships, providing clear counsel and ensuring work aligns with agreed objectives and governance requirements.
 Manage integrated campaigns across PR, media relations, digital, social, creative, stakeholder engagement, and events
 Oversee workflows, budgets, timelines, and resourcing across multiple projects
 Contribute to campaign planning, messaging development, media strategy, content oversight, and evaluation
 Line manage and mentor account managers and executives, supporting development and maintaining delivery standards
 Work collaboratively with creatives, digital specialists, media partners, and external suppliers
 Support new business activity, including tenders, proposals, and pitches, particularly within public sector contexts

What We Are Looking For

 Significant agency experience within PR, communications, or an integrated environment
 Proven ability to manage complex accounts and multi-channel campaigns
 Strong media relations capability and sound digital and content creation understanding
 Excellent writing skills and the ability to think strategically while managing detail
 Confidence working across creative processes, production, and live delivery
 Experience working with public sector bodies, NGOs, or regulated organisations is an advantage
 A collaborative, calm, and solutions-focused approach to agency work
 Business development experience, especially in public sector tendering

Why Join We the People

 Work on nationally significant social impact and public information campaigns
 Be part of an experienced, supportive, and collaborative team
 An agency that values rigour, strategy, and delivery excellence
 Competitive salary, hybrid working, and a 9 day fortnight
 Flexible employee benefits and access to several employee assistance programmes
 25 days’ annual leave, increasing with each year of service
 The opportunity to apply your skills to work with clear public value

How to Apply

 Please send your CV and a one-page cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to jobs@wtp.ie, with “Senior Account Manager” in the subject line.

 Deadline: 30th January 2026

Location Address:

Ireland
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