Director/Senior Director, Reputation Advisory – Crisis, Issues, Strategic Media
United Kingdom
Full Time
4 hours ago
No H1B
Key skills
Leadership
About this role
Role Overview
Develop communications plans that build and preserve stakeholder confidence in organisations and their leaders
Lead integrated client teams to deliver these plans, taking on leadership, operational and coaching responsibilities across the wider agency
Provide sophisticated counsel to senior clients on urgent issues and complex communications challenges
Instil best practice client management across the team; take responsibility for building relationships with senior client contacts
Identify and respond to opportunities for organic growth across client base
Act as an integral part of the client’s strategic advisory team providing senior counsel and strategic guidance across a range of accounts
Generate new business opportunities and increase organic revenue opportunities
Undertake responsibilities as a senior member of the Brand & Reputation team, including line management, supporting training and development, marketing and helping shape the strategic direction of the practice
Requirements
Have a proven track record at Director level or equivalent
Have the confidence and gravitas to advise senior clients and business leaders on complex challenge
Have the ability to lead accounts, overseeing teams delivering project and retainer work
Have crisis communications experience – both preparing clients to manage emerging issues and advising them during an incident
Be ambitious: genuinely excited to work with the team to continue to evolve the corporate and crisis communications offer
Have a deep understanding of the UK business media landscape
Be highly organised: this person will be relied upon to run busy, integrated accounts and ensure the team are delivering effectively and efficiently
Be a team player: great interpersonal skills, and someone who brings a sense of fun to their work
Benefits
Excellent starting salary with annual reviews
25 days holiday allowance (+ bank holidays)
A day off to celebrate your Birthday
‘Time4U’ every month
Office Christmas closure
Matched pension contributions (up to 5%)
Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Season ticket loans
Cycle to work scheme
Gym & Shopping discounts
Access to our Learning Academy to support your career and personal growth