About Run

Run Communications is a purpose-driven, sports communications agency with a passion for delivering impactful campaigns that make a measurable difference.

We work with our client partners to deliver creative and memorable communications – inspiring audiences to take action and delivering results that really matter.

We’re passionate about the power of sport in enhancing physical health, mental health and community cohesion and working with people, brands and organisations who feel the same. 
We like to do things differently to help our clients stand out. We’re proud to work with a diverse network of people, helping us to shape truly authentic and high-impact campaigns. 

Some of the brands we’re proud to work with include The National Lottery, Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, parkrun, MCC & Lord’s Cricket Ground, UK Coaching, Swim England and UK Sport.

Account Director – Women’s Sport 

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow Run’s Women’s Sport division — Run X - a flagship area of our business dedicated to driving meaningful progress in women’s sport. 

You’ll be at the forefront of the women’s sport movement, shaping and delivering strategies that drive real progress, win new business, and deliver campaigns that make headlines and measurable impact.

You’ll thrive on meeting new people, building relationships and spotting opportunities — from brand partners to rights holders — turning conversations into collaborations and new business ops that grow both the business and the profile of women’s sport.

Our work is bold, creative and consumer-focused, harnessing the momentum behind women’s sport to spark change at every level — from community pitches to the global stage. You’ll lead campaigns that champion participation, visibility and the wider social impact of sport for women and girls everywhere.

Day to day will include:

• Leading Run’s Women’s Sport division – Run X – setting the strategic direction & plans to reach commercial targets, driving creative excellence and ensuring seamless delivery across all client campaigns.
• Working hand-in-hand with key clients to plan and execute high-impact, measurable campaigns that not only meet but exceed KPIs and inspire real-world action.
• Creating standout media moments – from broadcast and print to digital and social – through bold, newsworthy events that build visibility and cultural relevance for our clients.
• Delivering fully integrated campaigns that connect audiences across channels, with a continued focus on national and regional media relationships
• Collaborating with our content and creative teams to produce engaging, original digital and social content that amplifies storytelling and sparks conversation.
• Playing a key role in business growth – identifying and approaching potential clients, shaping proposals, and delivering confident, creative new business pitches that win.
• Managing third-party partners and suppliers – including design, film and photography teams – to ensure quality and consistency across all outputs.
• Owning project and budget management – keeping delivery on time, on budget, and to the highest standard.
• Leading and inspiring your team, supporting professional growth and fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration and accountability.

Preferred Experience

• 6 years Consumer PR / Communications / Brand / Sports Industry experience with at least 3 of those in a senior role successfully generating new business and growing existing client relationships
• Experience of producing and distributing high impact content which drives event ticket sales and fan engagement
• An established network of key contacts across the industry
• Experience in digital communication, including a strong understanding of a range of social and digital channels
• Proven experience of managing campaign analytics and reporting campaign successes to senior stakeholders with recommendations for continuous improvement
• Excellent Project and Budget Management Skills
• Excellent understanding of the role of sponsorship within the integrated marketing planning process
• Understanding of strategic communications planning, measurement and evaluation
• Strong experience leading a high performing team
• Background working in or with major brands is beneficial
• A passion for women’s sport is vital but previous direct experience in women’s sport not essential 

Skills and Outlook

• Strong inter-personal and organisation skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Commercial mindset & experience in driving profitability
• Used to working independently whilst ensuring SLT and wider team are informed
• Someone who is looking to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Able to form and maintain strong client relationships
• Detail-oriented and able to prioritise
• Results focused
• Calm and reassuring under pressure
• Growth mindset

The Package

• Salary: £48,000-£55,000 depending on experience
• Medical insurance package
• Pension enrolment
• Company MacBook & iPhone
• Access to learning & development opportunities
• 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays and extra days during the Christmas break
• Hybrid, flexible working environment, with three days a week at our offices in Brighton & Hove. UK travel would be a requirement of the role.

As sport does not happen Monday-Friday, 9-5, UK travel and occasional weekend work would be a requirement of the role.

Please apply by submitting your CV (two pages maximum), a link to your portfolio and a 250–300 word pitch as to why you’re the ideal candidate for this role to [email protected]