Location:Cork, Ireland (Hybrid)Contract:Full-time, PermanentOverviewA well-established communications consultancy with a strong corporate client base is seeking aPublic Relations Account Directorto oversee strategic direction, client leadership, and high-level reputation management programmes. This role suits a seasoned communications professional who can provide authoritative counsel, drive operational excellence, and support the continued growth of the consultancy.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development and delivery of integrated communications strategies for major corporate accounts.Provide senior counsel on reputation, stakeholder engagement, media relations, and issues management.Oversee a multi-level team, ensuring high performance, effective workload management, and professional development.Manage the consultancy's most complex client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser to senior executives and boards.Shape narrative, messaging, and content strategies across corporate, public affairs, and thought-leadership activity.Support crisis and issues response planning, ensuring clients are prepared and appropriately advised.Contribute to business planning, commercial strategy, and new business development.Maintain strong relationships across the Irish and UK media landscapes, as well as key industry stakeholders.Experience & SkillsTypically 10+ years' experience in corporate communications, PR, or related strategic advisory roles.Demonstrated expertise in leading large accounts and managing senior-level clients.Strong command of corporate storytelling, strategic messaging, and executive advisory.Proven ability to manage teams, budgets, and multi-channel communications programmes.Skilled in navigating sensitive or high-pressure scenarios with discretion and sound judgement.A collaborative, confident, and solutions-focused leadership style.