Job Description

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

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

Practice Overview

Red Flag is seeking an exceptional Account Director to join our growing Brussels team, leading high-impact campaigns for major clients across Europe and around the world.

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 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.

Key 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 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 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 Brussels, including media, institutions and stakeholders
• Exceptional written and spoken English; other languages are a plus
• Team leadership and line management experience

What we offer

At Red Flag, you’ll join a fast-growing agency that invests in talent and rewards performance. We are proud to offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits, tailored to experience
• Annual bonus and new business commission scheme
• Clear pathways to promotion and internal advancement
• Structured mentorship and in-house training
• Professional development support
• Hybrid working options
• 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.

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