London, Ref: AC407

One of the leading international financial and corporate communications agencies based in London is looking for an Associate and a Director with a track record in business development and building practice teams.

These are key appointments at a senior level to assist in driving the business forward to new levels. The agency specialises in corporate reputation management with a client base in institutional financial services, energy and tmt so a background in any of these sectors would be relevant.

You will already have established yourself as a master of corporate reputation management, investor relations, issues and crisis management as well as being able to nurture client relationships and run practice groups. You should currently be at Director level, most likely agency side (now, or at some point during your career) and now looking for an entrepreneurial, intellectually driven, challenging environment where you will be rewarded for your efforts and able to have a significant impact on the shape of the business.

London, Ref: TF398

This global communications agency is seeking a Director with strong issues & crisis management experience to help drive the Issues & Crisis team forward.

Reporting into the Head of Issues & Crisis, you will be working seamlessly across the full gambit of the agency’s clients from Food & Drink, Retail & Leisure, to Technology, Sport and Healthcare. Many of the projects this team works on are amongst the most fascinating and high profile in the communications industry.

For this role you must have a strong consumer brand background and extensive experience of issues & crisis management, a sound knowledge of the UK media environment and of current affairs and the ability to communicate well with influential journalists. You must also be coherent in digital communications and have the ability to develop crisis management strategies for both off and online channels.

Strong commercial acumen and the ability to drive the team forward are also essential in this role, which is a great opportunity to work specifically on brand reputation and on a range of high profile projects for market-leading brands.

London, Ref: AC380

This global public relations network is searching for a Director to work closely with the MD to grow the Corporate offer within the agency’s London office.

As part of the senior management team, you will be expected to contribute to the growth of the corporate division and of the agency as a whole by taking an active role in identifying and developing new business opportunities. You must therefore be a strong presenter with excellent communications skills and a strong track record of pitching and winning new business.

You will also be managing existing client relationships; you will take a proactive role in planning and delivering strategic campaigns for major global, European and UK clients and you must have previously worked with large international clients and big brands. Positioning yourself as an expert in their relevant business sectors, you will provide strategic counsel and guidance.

You must also have the ability to lead and motivate a team to produce great results, a sound understanding of the digital media landscape, budget management experience and the ability to adequately prepare for potential crisis management.

London, Ref: TF349

This role in a high-profile global agency requires a candidate with strong commercial acumen and consulting skills to lead its UK Change & Internal Communications practice.

The practice works across various sectors including financial services, consumer, pharmaceutical, retail and leisure brands and offers services ranging from strategic counsel to advising on major changes and delivering brand campaigns. There is a significant opportunity for growth and the new recruit will need to build on and develop outstanding client relationships in order to rapidly expand the size of the practice in the next 12 months.

The ideal candidate will have strong business acumen backed up by excellent contacts and will be a networker with great relationship management skills. People management skills are also a must for this fantastic opportunity to contribute to the expansion of one of the world’s leading PR agencies.