Red Flag Account Director

Description:

This position supports the Red Flag Global practice which is part of the Ankura Consulting Group

Red Flag is seeking an exceptional Account Director or to join our growing Dublin team, leading high-impact campaigns for major clients across Ireland and Europe.

This is a key senior hire for Red Flag, the multi-award-winning strategic communications and campaigns consultancy. We specialise in integrated advocacy campaigns on sensitive, complex and business-critical issues – combining public affairs, media relations, digital mobilisation, coalition building and creative activations to deliver for our clients.

From our offices in Brussels, London, Dublin, Washington DC and Cape Town, we advise some of the world’s most recognised companies, coalitions and industry associations.

Now part of Ankura – a global expert services firm with more than 2,000 staff in 35 offices – we are scaling our EU operations and expanding our international client portfolio.

About The Role

As an Account Director, you will lead and deliver campaigns on behalf of a diverse mix of Irish and international clients. You will serve as the strategic lead on key accounts, drive campaign execution, and help grow client relationships and new business opportunities.

You will work closely with a high-performing team of public affairs professionals, campaign strategists, former diplomats, journalists and political advisers to develop and implement creative, multi-channel strategies that win.

This role is based in Dublin and international travel may be required.

Key Responsibilities
 

• Lead integrated communications and public affairs campaigns for clients at Irish and global level.
• Provide strategic advice to senior clients, including on regulatory and reputational risk
• Oversee campaign planning, delivery, reporting and budgeting
• Manage and mentor junior team members, contributing to a collaborative and high-performance culture
• Build strong media, political and stakeholder relationships to support client objectives
• Identify and lead new business opportunities, including developing proposals, pitching and cultivating a strong network of prospective clients
   

Candidate profile

We are looking for a confident and highly capable consultant with:
 

• Proven experience as an Account Director or equivalent in Irish and EU public affairs, strategic communications or campaigning
• Strong track record managing complex client accounts, budgets and multi-stakeholder programmes
• Excellent client handling and interpersonal skills, with the ability to earn trust and deliver results
• A strategic mindset with creative instincts and commercial awareness
• A solid network in Dublin, including media, institutions and stakeholders
• Exceptional written and spoken English; other languages are a plus
• Team leadership and line management experience