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Help ambitious B2B technology companies shape markets and build credibility.

C8 is looking for an experienced PR Director to lead strategic communications programmes for a portfolio of B2B technology clients.

This senior role is for a commercially minded communications professional who understands complex, fast-moving markets and can turn business priorities into programmes that build credibility, shape perception and support growth.

Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will take strategic responsibility for global client accounts, acting as a trusted adviser to founders, CMOs and senior leadership teams. Supported by an experienced team across PR, content, social media and research, you’ll lead programmes that build credibility, shape perception and support commercial growth.

You’ll oversee multi-market communications programmes, provide senior counsel, strengthen client relationships and support agency growth through account development and new business activity.

For someone with around 10 years’ experience in agency or in-house communications, this is an opportunity to work at a strategic level within a supportive, commercially focused consultancy.

About C8

C8 Consulting is a specialist B2B technology PR consultancy that helps organisations establish credibility, shape markets and create conversations that support growth.

We work with companies operating in complex, competitive sectors, from established global technology brands to high-growth businesses scaling quickly, entering new markets or redefining their category.

What you’ll be responsible for

As PR Director, you will:

• Provide strategic and commercial leadership across a portfolio of B2B technology clients
• Lead account development and long-term client growth
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders
• Develop and oversee integrated communications programmes across PR, content, social media and research
• Shape media strategies and identify opportunities that support client objectives
• Lead campaign planning from strategy through to execution and evaluation
• Analyse programme performance and translate results into strategic recommendations
• Present strategy, recommendations and results to clients and stakeholders
• Manage, mentor and develop members of the C8 team
• Support agency growth through networking, business development and new business activity
• Build relationships with journalists, commentators, influencers and spokespeople
• Provide senior communications counsel, including support during issues and crisis situations
• Champion C8’s values, standards and approach

What we’re looking for

We’d welcome candidates who bring:

• At least 10 years’ experience in agency or in-house communications, ideally within B2B technology
• A strong understanding of integrated communications programmes spanning PR, content and digital channels
• Experience advising senior stakeholders and leadership teams
• Commercial awareness and the ability to connect communications activity to business objectives
• Proven leadership and people-management skills
• A track record of account growth, business development and winning new business
• Strong media relations experience across business, technology and sector media
• The ability to analyse, interpret and communicate complex information clearly
• Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience building relationships with media, influencers, analysts and industry stakeholders
• Strong planning, organisational and project management capabilities
• A genuine interest in technology, innovation and the businesses shaping the future
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines

Why join C8?

At C8, you’ll work directly with senior consultants and ambitious clients on programmes that span markets, industries and communications disciplines.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead global communications programmes
• Advise senior decision-makers
• Shape market-defining narratives
• Develop your leadership capabilities
• Contribute to agency growth and direction
• Work alongside experienced communications professionals who value collaboration, curiosity and commercial thinking

Interested? Contact C8 to apply

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering note to info@c8consulting.co.uk, or call +44 (0)1189 49 7731 to speak to the team.