About Red Flag
Red Flag is seeking an exceptional Account Director or Senior Account Director to join the growing Brussels team, leading high-impact campaigns for major clients in Brussels and across Europe.
Red Flag is an award-winning strategic communications and campaigns consultancy, and this is a key senior addition to the team. Its consultants are active across public affairs, media relations, digital mobilisation, coalition building and creative activations to deliver integrated advocacy campaigns for its clients.
From its offices in Brussels, London, Dublin, Washington DC and Cape Town, Red Flag 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 – the team is scaling its EU operations and expanding its international client portfolio.
About the role
As a (Senior) Account Director you will lead and deliver campaigns on behalf of a diverse mix of EU 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 Brussels, but we will consider strong candidates in other EU capitals or remote locations. International travel may be required.
About the responsibilities
- Lead integrated communications and public affairs campaigns for clients at EU 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 and leverage strong media relationships to support client objectives
- Identify and lead new business opportunities, including developing proposals, pitching and cultivating a strong network of prospective clients
About your profile
We are looking for a confident and highly capable consultant with:
- Proven experience as an Account Director or equivalent in 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 media network in Brussels, and a deep understanding of the media that shapes EU decision-making.
- Exceptional written and spoken English; other languages are a plus
- Team leadership and line management experience
About the offer
At Red Flag, you’ll join a fast-growing agency that invests in talent and rewards performance, which includes:
- Competitive salary and benefits, tailored to experience
- Annual bonus and new business commission scheme
- High level visibility towards stakeholders and clients across high-stake, highly regulated industries
- Clear pathways to promotion and internal advancement
- Structured mentorship and in-house training and professional development support
- Hybrid working options and a generous annual leave entitlement
How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and what you would bring to the role. Applications should be sent to the hiring team – sergey.golyshin@mavence.com and info@mavence.com .
Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
