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PR Agency Director - SydneyLocation, City/Surry Hills, SydneyStart Date February 2011MY CLIENT IS VISITING SYDNEY WEEK COMMENCING 21 FEBRUARY. I HAVE A NUMBER OF CANDIDATES LINED UP TOCHAT WITH MY CLIENT. IF THIS SPARKS YOUR INTEREST AND YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED IN MEETING, THEN READ ON!Our client is a leading PR/Communications Agency in the UK market and is readying itself for a Sydney launch. Asa result, we are seeking a senior PR professional who is forward thinking and commercially sharp to spearhead theirSydney operations.In addition to working with three very strong business directors, the agency has recently made additional UK basedsenior hires, so the support will be extensive. You will be responsible for driving the local business forward, so a selfmotivatedindividual with solid business management experience is what we seek.Experience in being able to win new business is essential. Equally important is your local market experience andcontacts and your desire to be a hands-on leader – not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get involved in all aspectsof the business and work closely with clients.You will be a strong agency professional. You could perhaps be heading up a division within a larger agency andready for the next step of responsibility. You could perhaps be a senior PR professional with your own freelanceclient base that you are keen to fold into a business with strong foundations for growth. You could even be a righthand person to an Agency owner and ready to spread your wings.A combination of traditional and digital expertise would be a distinct advantage.Simply put, someone who takes ownership for delivering results is what we seek. If you think you have what it takesto launch this agency in the local market and grow and develop a team, then call Simon Lusty at Firebrand TalentSearch on 02 8667 8888 or email slusty@firebrandtalent.comGroup Account Director (Consumer)Location, City, City fringe, SydneyStart Date ASAPIt’s refreshing to see how an Agency can battle the storm of a tough economic downturn and come out on top!Well this Agency certainly has and with this comes a great opportunity to lead a strong consumer PR Agencyteam.With a strong portfolio of clients, some of which whom they have partnered with for over 20 years, this is a pivotalsenior role for my client and one not for the faint hearted. Working across a variety of industry sectors, you will havesolid Agency experience at a senior level, which will include people management, financial management(budgeting, forecasting, capacity planning, timesheets etc) and extensive consumer PR experience.A good creative ‘ideas’ person is what we seek! Combine this with your leadership capabilities, personal drive anda passion for consumer PR and you will sure to be a success.Interested to find out more, then call Simon Lusty at Firebrand Talent Search on 02 8667 8888 or emailslusty@firebrandtalent.com