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Are you a communications director who’s hit the ceiling in your current role?

Become a company director at Clearbox.

We’re looking for a new company director to join our forward-thinking agency where we never do things “because we’ve always done it that way.” A company where top talent is nourished, and pushing boundaries is highly sought.

What you will be doing

The role of the company director is key to Clearbox’s future development and continued success. This role will suit someone who is ambitious, forward-thinking and has an enviable network of PR industry contacts. A proven track record of winning clients, developing emerging talent and managing large budgets and campaigns is a must.

The new director will deliver a continuous flow of new business and identify and capitalise on future opportunities to expand our services.

The director will play a part in evolving our culture, something that is at the centre of everything we do. We have a strongly defined culture here at Clearbox which is centred on the growth of our people and service to our clients. As times change and we evolve as a business and a team, our culture needs to grow to reflect that. This role will be key to this.

Our new director will define the business plan to achieve our targets, while delivering the best work of their career. This role is about being part of the senior team (and board), setting the direction for the business, and being creative with how we approach an industry that is set in its ways.

The director will also assume day-to-day management and operational responsibilities, helping to run the business.

This role will be renumerated competitively, and there is a long-term incentive plan that includes bonuses and/or profit share.

The role also offers an exciting opportunity to work across Europe with our sister agency in Berlin, Laika, on shared clients, staff exchange programmes and joint events.

Who we are

Clearbox is an award-winning PR, CSR and social media agency. The company is nine years old, has a team of nine, and works with a wide range of local, national and global clients who are leaders in their field.

We work with high profile brands like Amazon, Universal Pictures and Zoopla, local companies who are successful on the world stage like 3EN and Synergy Learning, international brands like ROOM and Neptune Software and ambitious challenger brands shaking up their markets. This includes Boundary Brewing, Hey Chick! and Plate Up.

Our innovative working practices, incredible clients, talented team, and ultra-modern working environment offers a strong platform for driven, ambitious people who aspire to be elite performers.

At our heart is a passion for creating pathways for young professionals in Northern Ireland to work with amazing clients and deliver meaningful communications programmes that deliver impact for the brands we work with. We’ve operated a successful graduate recruitment programme since we opened our doors. Earlier this year we launched Absolute Beginners, an apprenticeship programme for people who couldn’t or didn’t go into higher education.

The role

- You will be inspirational and intellectual

- You will genuinely care about the development of your team and give them opportunities to grow

- You will have the desire and curiosity needed to run a business

- You will nurture relationships with existing clients as well as prospects

- You will be an expert with an appetite to continue developing your skills, network and knowledge to help Clearbox realise its ambitious growth plans. We want to dominate our market, while growing our team to 25+ in the next five years

- You won’t stand still, and you always focus on what’s next

- You will receive everything you need to understand the challenge, as well as the tools to help us get to where we want to be

- You will understand that your success is our success, and we will share the rewards of that together

What you will have

As extensions of our clients’ teams, Clearbox has a clear set of standards, values and a culture that helps us deliver outstanding client service. You will play a part in that service, and you will also play a key role in setting the tone for our vision, values and culture that change to keep pace with modern society and industry practices.

- You have 10 years’+ experience in PR, comms or marketing with five years’+ experience of managing a team

- You want to run a business

- You have an incredible work ethic and an ability to solve problems, quickly

- You don’t want to be spoon-fed and you want to be given the freedom to deliver your objectives in your own way

- You are ambitious and entrepreneurial but, most of all, respectful of everyone you encounter

Clearbox company benefits

Unlimited holidays, health insurance, mental health training, personal development budget, company training, PRCA membership and more.

Clearbox culture

1. Don’t be a dick. We respect each other, we respect our clients, we respect our suppliers, and we respect ourselves.

2. Creativity. We have original ideas that add value. We are curious and passionate.

3. Hard work. We’re the hardest workers in the room. We believe there are no shortcuts to success.

4. Humility. Every day is a school day. We’re never too old to learn something new. We reject know-it-alls. We listen more than we talk.

5. Consistency. We can be counted on to act in a predictable manner. We show up every day.

6. Accountability. We are answerable for our actions and the actions of our team. We uphold commitments to each other and to our clients.

7. Care. We care. For our team, our clients, our standards, our results, our community, our impact.

To find out more

For more information on the role, a full job spec, salary information or LTIP details then please get in touch with john@clearboxcommunications.com or call 02895622600 for a confidential conversation.