Freelance Account Director (209888)

Freelance Account Director (209888)

Posted 1 day ago by Aquent

£47 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom

Summary: The role of Freelance Account Director involves leading client relationships and ensuring effective delivery across digital channels for an enterprise tech account. This position requires hands-on leadership and collaboration with internal specialists, focusing on maintaining existing accounts during a transitional period. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in B2B and enterprise clients, particularly in regulated industries. This is a continuity-focused role with no new business development required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the senior client lead across enterprise-level accounts
  • Oversee and coordinate delivery across digital channels (Paid Media, Social, SEO)
  • Ensure campaigns are executed effectively, on time, and to a high standard
  • Build trusted relationships with stakeholders in complex, regulated industries
  • Balance workload and priorities across multiple workstreams
  • Provide clear, structured reporting and updates to clients and internal teams
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional specialists to drive performance

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience as an Account Director (or similar) within an agency environment
  • Strong background working with B2B and/or enterprise clients
  • Solid understanding of digital marketing channels, particularly Paid Media and integrated campaigns
  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
  • Experience working with clients in regulated sectors (e.g. banking, fintech, manufacturing) is highly advantageous
  • Able to quickly get up to speed and provide stability during a transition period
  • Naturally curious, collaborative, and empathetic in your approach

Salary (Rate): £47.00/hr

City: London Area

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

The Opportunity We’re looking for an experienced Freelance Account Director to step into a fast-paced, high-visibility enterprise tech account. This is a hands-on client leadership role focused on maintaining strong relationships and ensuring seamless delivery across multiple digital channels. You’ll be joining an established team, reporting into the Associate Director of Client Services, and working closely with internal specialists across Paid Media, Social, and SEO. This is a continuity-focused role—no new business required—supporting existing accounts during a transitional period.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the senior client lead across enterprise-level accounts
  • Oversee and coordinate delivery across digital channels (Paid Media, Social, SEO)
  • Ensure campaigns are executed effectively, on time, and to a high standard
  • Build trusted relationships with stakeholders in complex, regulated industries
  • Balance workload and priorities across multiple workstreams
  • Provide clear, structured reporting and updates to clients and internal teams
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional specialists to drive performance

About You

  • Proven experience as an Account Director (or similar) within an agency environment
  • Strong background working with B2B and/or enterprise clients
  • Solid understanding of digital marketing channels, particularly Paid Media and integrated campaigns
  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
  • Experience working with clients in regulated sectors (e.g. banking, fintech, manufacturing) is highly advantageous
  • Able to quickly get up to speed and provide stability during a transition period
  • Naturally curious, collaborative, and empathetic in your approach