Director/Senior Director, Brand

Role overviewWe are looking for an outstanding individual to join our Brand & Reputation team as a Director or Senior Director, leading strategic advisory projects, providing counsel on complex issues and reputation management, helping to shape the wider team and drive the development of the business.The Brand & Reputation practice brings together corporate reputation and consumer brand specialists to create a uniquely integrated offer, aimed at organisations with complex stakeholder challenges. Our clients range from blue chips like Barclays, Coca-Cola, Sky, GoDaddy and E.ON to challenger businesses and brands like Innocent and Spotify and institutions like the V&A and World Book Day.This opportunity will suit someone with strong experience advising senior clients on critical issues and longer-term reputational management, with a deep understanding of the challenges facing businesses operating under scrutiny. You will be highly proficient at advising across multiple channels and stakeholders, providing sophisticated counsel that spans traditional media and digital channels.The ideal candidate will have a good business media network and an advanced understanding of the UK media landscape. Crisis communications experience is a requirement for this role, ideally across both crisis response and preparatory work, including simulations and training.You will be collaborative and motivated to work with an ambitious team to further develop our corporate advisory and crisis communications offer. Marketing and new business are a core part of this role, and you will have experience nurturing and converting opportunities and a proven track record of winning new clients and driving business development.As a Director/Senior Director at MHP Group, you will:Develop communications plans that build and preserve stakeholder confidence in organisations and their leadersLead integrated client teams to deliver these plans, taking on leadership, operational and coaching responsibilities across the wider agencyProvide sophisticated counsel to senior clients on urgent issues and complex communications challengesInstil best practice client management across the team; take responsibility for building relationships with senior client contactsIdentify and respond to opportunities for organic growth across client baseResponsible for growing existing and winning new business, leading on pitches, and networking for leads.Act as an integral part of the client’s strategic advisory team providing senior counsel and strategic guidance across a range of accountsGenerate new business opportunities and increase organic revenue opportunitiesUndertake 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 practiceYou will:Have a proven track record at Director level or equivalentHave the confidence and gravitas to advise senior clients and business leaders on complex challengeHave the ability to lead accounts, overseeing teams delivering project and retainer workHave crisis communications experience – both preparing clients to manage emerging issues and advising them during an incidentBe ambitious: genuinely excited to work with the team to continue to evolve the corporate and crisis communications offerHave a deep understanding of the UK business media landscapeBe highly organised: this person will be relied upon to run busy, integrated accounts and ensure the team are delivering effectively and efficientlyBe a team player: great interpersonal skills, and someone who brings a sense of fun to their workAnd in return,we offer:Excellent starting salary with annual reviews25 days holiday allowance (+ bank holidays), a day off to celebrate your Birthday, ‘Time4U’ every month and office Christmas closureMatched pension contributions (up to 5%)Life AssurancePrivate Medical InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgrammeSeason ticket loans and Cycle to work schemeGym &Shopping discountsAccess to our Learning Academy to support your career and personal growthHybrid (up to 2 days remote working per week)‘Work from Anywhere’ one week per yearClick here to see the full list of Our benefits - MHP Group (teamtailor.com)Here at MHP Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive and a diverse workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr