Job Description
Account Director
Location:
Dublin City Centre (Hybrid working model – minimum 3 days in office per week)
Contract:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
Starting at €55,000+ (commensurate with experience)
About us
At Fenton Fitzwilliam, we're a dynamic team of communicators, policy geeks, media wizards, strategic thinkers, and hands-on doers. We thrive on decoding complexity and cutting through the noise to help organisations influence public policy, build reputation, and deliver strategic communications that drive real change. Whether it's healthcare, transportation, technology, or sustainability, we turn business needs into political action and translate political realities into effective business strategies.
The role
Fenton Fitzwilliam is seeking an Account Director to join our Dublin team. The role will focus on public affairs, advising clients on Ireland and EU policy, political and regulatory issues, while also leading work across corporate communications, reputation management, media relations and digital strategy.
Key responsibilities
* Lead major client accounts, acting as trusted advisor and senior lead communicating with C-suite, policy makers and external stakeholders.
* Define and deliver strategic public affairs and communications programmes encompassing stakeholder engagement, government relations, regulatory monitoring, campaign strategy, media and digital communications.
* Foster client relationships by deepening value, delivering measurable impact and applying creativity and vision around how key objectives are met.
* Lead new business development by preparing compelling proposals, responding to tenders/RFPs, shaping pitch strategy, and identifying new BD angles.
* Manage, mentor and develop the account team (senior, mid and junior staff) to ensure high performance and professional growth.
* Oversight of client budgets, resource allocation and team staffing.
* Ensure high-quality output through strategic thinking, commercial awareness, excellent writing and presentation skills, and rigorous delivery of results.
What we're looking for
* 5+ years' experience (agency or in-house) in public affairs/government relations/strategic communications, ideally in one or more of our core sectors (healthcare, energy, transport, tech, sustainability).
* Proven track record as a trusted client account lead, delivering impactful programmes, and growing business.
* Strong network and awareness of Irish (and ideally EU / UK) policy, regulatory, stakeholder and media environments.
* Excellent leadership and people-management skills.
* Experience with managing budgets, client profitability, resource planning.
* Ability to distil complex policy/regulatory issues into clear messaging, present to senior audiences, and lead media and stakeholder engagement.
* Self-starter with energy, creativity, resilience and a "make it happen" attitude.
What we value
Our promise: you won't just be heard you'll be understood
* We're driven by doing our clients proud - for us hitting KPIs is just for starters, so we roll up our sleeves and get on with the job
* We're energised by empathy - because getting people to see your perspective depends on us being able to see theirs
* We'll never stop asking how, why and what if - because curiosity is a superpower in a world that keeps spinning
* Collegiate collaboration – working together as partners makes us more than the sum of our parts.
What we offer
· A collaborative, supportive, and ambitious work environment.
· Ongoing training and development opportunities.
· days annual leave + Christmas shutdown + your birthday off.
· Flexible working to support work-life balance.
· Real opportunities for progression as part of a growing team.
Our commitment to diversity & inclusion
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We actively encourage applications from those underrepresented in our sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
How to apply
Candidates should submit a CV and cover letter, detailing all relevant experience and outlining what they can bring to the Fenton Fitzwilliam team by 12 pm on Friday, 14th November 2025, via email to