Why Join FleishmanHillard?

We have been named PRWeek's Global Agency of the Year and Best Places to Work; a "Standout Agency" on Advertising Age's A-List; NAFE's "Top 50 Companies for Executive Women" for six years running; and among our firm's award-winning work we've taken home 5 Lions at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity in previous years. 

We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable working environment for everyone. As the only PR Agency awarded EY's National Equality Standard (twice!), we believe diversity drives innovation. Whatever your background, you'll find a welcoming, equitable environment here. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.

About us

We're passionate sector specialists, working at the cutting edge of technology-cybersecurity, AI, fintech, SaaS, telecoms, digital transformation, cloud computing and beyond. Our clients range from global tech giants to bold industry challengers. We thrive on making complex technical topics engaging and accessible, whether shaping the conversation on AI's role in healthcare, championing sustainability through materials recycling, or raising public awareness around cybercrime and financial fraud.  No two days are the same: we work across healthcare, financial services, retail, automotive and more, giving you the opportunity to collaborate with experts throughout our global agency and continuously broaden your expertise.

The is role is offered initially as a 3-month freelance agreement but we hope to convert to a permanent role in the near future. 

As an Associate Director, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting client accounts and agency growth. Working closely with senior management, you'll:

• Serve as the day-to-day lead on a diverse portfolio of high-profile technology clients, managing integrated PR programmes and campaign activity.
• Build and deepen client relationships, providing trusted strategic counsel and forward-thinking communications plans grounded in audience insight and data.
• Lead UK activations spanning media relations, executive profiling, social media, content, and events, while coordinating seamless delivery in international markets.
• Drive new business and organic growth, supporting pitches, networking, and cross-practice opportunities.
• Oversee client budgets and project delivery, ensuring the highest standards of service and measurable impact.
• Inspire, mentor and motivate junior colleagues, fostering an inclusive, supportive and high-performing team culture.
• Actively contribute to thought leadership, represent FH at industry events, and help shape the future of our technology practice.

About you

• A strategic communicator with strong experience in technology PR, ideally within an agency environment.
• Skilled at building client trust and delivering standout campaigns that make a real impact.
• Confident leading integrated teams and multi-channel programmes-from concept to delivery.
• Adept at navigating complex, fast-moving sectors, with a passion for translating technical topics for broad audiences.
• A collaborative leader who champions inclusion, feedback and professional development.
• You must have the right to work in the UK and be able to work in our Bankside office at least 3 days p/week. 
• Preference given to candidates available immediately - late October/early November start ideal.

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Apologies in advance but due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to every application individually. 

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