Managing Director

OverviewJoin to apply for the Managing Director - PR Agency role at Capability Consulting.Applying for this role is straight forward Scroll down and click on Apply to be considered for this position.This role provides full operational ownership and works closely with the Founder to drive growth, client impact and agency performance.The BusinessWith the team currently at 22 people, revenue is projected to exceed £2.6m this year, with strong profitability and roughly 20% year-on-year growth. The agency specialises in PR, communications and social media for well-known music technology and lifestyle brands. Based in central Reading (short walk from the train station), it offers an onsite-first culture (3–4 days per week) in a vibrant office recognised as a Sunday Times Best Places to Work and winner of Inspiring Workplaces Awards 2025. It is one of the few PR agencies in the UK with B Corp status, having a first assessment score of 90.8.Core ValuesTrust – do the right thing and own up to mistakesTransparency – honest discussion to tackle issuesAccountability – own the task and drive disciplined progressPassion – love the work, clients and teamHonesty – stay true to beliefs and problemsLeadership ProfileThis agency thrives on unleashing creativity, delivering high-quality client coverage, and building a strong team culture. The role is for a Level 5 Leader who combines professional will and personal humility to empower the team while pursuing long-term agency and client goals. Key traits include strategic thinking, decisiveness, hands-on execution, and a focus on client outcomes and team development.5+ years of leadership in a results-oriented PR agency are required. You may or may not have held a full MD title, but experience at Associate Director level or higher is suitable for this responsibility. You will not manage individual accounts day-to-day, but you will guide PR strategy, client relationships, and oversight across the agency.What we need from the MDFull operational ownership across departments, people, processes and metricsMaster problem solver who empowers others and resolves client, service and people issuesLead and hold the leadership team accountable for commitments and targetsCollaborate with the CEO/Founder to convert vision into strategy and deliveryPrioritise key business initiatives and support teams to executeManage the business plan against the P&L and drive performance tempoOwn and refine core operating systems to improve efficiencyDevelop the organisation structure to meet current and future needsEffective project management with attention to detail and follow-throughLead people development, coaching and mentoring to retain talentChampion culture and core values, ensuring accountabilityEnsure clear, consistent communication across the organisationWorking with the FounderYou will take full operational ownership to enable the founder to pursue new opportunities and innovations. You will work strategically with her, then drive the right developments to reach ambitious goals, balancing tactical delivery with long-term strategy.This MD role spans from PR, people and process management to high-level advisory and strategic partnership, requiring a resourceful and execution-focused leader who can balance big-picture thinking with practical delivery.You will act as a trusted strategic partner and voice of reason, driving resource allocation and scalability across the agency. xpwpeyx Compensation and BenefitsSalary £90-130k (dependent on experience; flexible for the right person)Bonuses structured around strengthsWide range of benefitsOpportunity to lead and develop a diverse team delivering outstanding client resultsStrong growth potentialWhat’s Next?If this sounds like the opportunity of a lifetime, please begin by completing our brief “About You” questionnaire at: can also email to share why this could be the right opportunity for you.Thank you,Oliver Parker, Capability Consulting#J-18808-Ljbffr