General Manager- GM / Managing Director- MD | Public Relations and Communications Agency | Permanent | Hybrid Role | Permanent Full-Time |
About the Company
We are partnering with a highly regardedPublic Relations and Communications agencyto appoint an experiencedGeneral Manager / Managing Director.
This confidential search represents a rare opportunity to lead a well-established, values-driven agency through its next phase of growth.
There are many additional benefits to working with this agency, and we are happy to share full details with you throughout the recruitment process.
About the Role
As General Manager / Managing Director, you will be thesenior operational and strategic leaderof the agency, guiding the organisation as it scales, evolves and strengthens its position as a premium specialist communications firm.
Reporting to the Director, this role overseescompany vision, commercial growth, operational excellence, team leadership and client service quality.It is ahighly autonomousposition requiringstrong business and financial acumen, exceptional people leadership and a holistic understanding of integrated communications.
High level key focus areas include:
1. Company Leadership & Operations
Drive business strategy, organisational structure and ongoing growth initiatives
Oversee commercial performance, P&L;, forecasting and profitability
Review and refine operational systems, processes and business efficiencies
Lead strategic planning sessions and monthly leadership meetings
Guide resourcing, workflow, capacity planning and divisional performance
Ensure sustainable growth across revenue streams and emerging service verticals
Foster a high-performing,



supportive and positive workplace culture
Lead the agency's progression pathways, performance reviews and 1:1s
Coach and mentor senior leaders to elevate capability across all divisions
Oversee recruitment, talent pipeline management, onboarding, remuneration and HR compliance
Ensure best-practice staff processes, documentation and policies are maintained
Champion a workplace environment built on respect, collaboration and wellbeing
3. New Business Growth & Market Expansion
Lead new business acquisition across existing and emerging service arms
Identify sector opportunities and drive strategic profiling in key markets
Oversee tenders, pitches, proposals and quoting
Build solid relationships across industry networks to grow the agency pipeline
Collaborate with Directors on new service offerings and business innovation
4. Strategic Client Oversight
Provide senior-level internal strategic counsel on major accounts where required to ensure high standards are maintained / delivered
Identify and mitigate client or project risks, ensuring high-quality outcomes
Support Account Directors and senior staff with strategic escalation points
Attend key client meetings, planning sessions and high-pressure engagements




Strengthen long-term relationships with clients, partners and industry stakeholders
Skills & Experience
Prior experience being in aManaging Director (MD), General Manager (GM)or evenGroup Account Director (GAD-looking to take your next career defining opportunity) or equivalent senior leadership role within aPR and communications agency
Ideally you will havestrong consumer / corporate PR / communications portfolio experience
Exceptional financial acumen, including P&L; oversight, budgeting, forecasting, profitability planning and interpreting commercial data
Proven experience leadinghigh-performing teams, mentoring senior talent and cultivating a positive, collaborative culture
Strong capability acrossbusiness operations, resourcing, capacity planning and organisational structure
Demonstrated success innew business development, pitches, proposals, tenders and identifying market opportunities
Confidence stepping into senior client relationships to providestrategic counsel, manage escalations and support complex campaigns
Asolutions-focused mindsetwith confidence navigating change, pressure and competing priorities
Exceptionalcommunication skills, emotional intelligenceand the ability toinspire, unite and empower your team
How to Apply
Apply here or send us an email at ****** with your updated CV!
Please note, your application will be managed in the strictest confidence.
This is an urgent requirement, so if you are interested in the above, we would love to hear from you!
To be considered for this role you must have full working rights in Australia!
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