Account Director, PR and media relations (healthcare communications)

Company: Blue Lozenge Limited
Apply for the Account Director, PR and media relations (healthcare communications)
Location:
Job Description:

Blue Lozenge is a specialist healthcare communications agency based in Bromley. We work with NHS trusts, integrated care boards (ICBs), national bodies and public sector partners. Our communication and engagement work improves care for patients, the public and staff.

About us

Blue Lozenge is a specialist healthcare communications agency based in Bromley. We work with NHS trusts, integrated care boards (ICBs), national bodies and public sector partners. Our communication and engagement work improves care for patients, the public and staff.

The role

As an Account Director, you will lead a portfolio of client accounts and be a trusted adviser to senior clients at executive and board level. You will also bring senior leadership in PR and media relations, one of our Core 8 healthcare communication specialisms, including building strong relationships with the media, managing issues and protecting our clients’ reputations. You will also tell positive stories about patient outcomes and innovation.

What you will do

  • Lead insight-led communication strategies that deliver measurable outcomes
  • Counsel senior clients on reputation, issues and crisis communications
  • Lead proactive media strategies and prepare senior spokespeople
  • Line manage and develop Account Managers and Account Executives
  • Grow your portfolio and lead new business pitches

What you will bring

  • Senior PR or media relations experience, including in an agency, ideally in health, care or the public sector
  • Experience advising senior leaders through issues or crisis
  • An established network of health, care or public sector journalists
  • Experience managing a portfolio, including budgets and margin
  • A track record of leading a team and winning pitches

What we offer

  • £60,000 to £70,000, depending on experience
  • Full-time or part-time hours
  • Hybrid working: three to four days a week in our Bromley office
  • A learning budget and support with professional membership

Key dates

  • Closing date: midnight, Sunday 1 November 2026
  • Intro calls if successful: 5 to 10 November
  • Interviews in Bromley: 16 to 20 November

#J-18808-Ljbffr…

Posted: October 24th, 2026