Account DirectorSenior Account Director Corporate Public Affairs
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Who we are:
Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams industryleading technologies and breakthrough creative we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.
Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) the creative transformation company. For more information visit and follow us on LinkedIn andInstagram.
At Burson Brussels we blend craft curiosity counsel and camaraderie to deliver cuttingedge public affairs and communications strategies. Thriving in Europes political heart our dynamic team excels in navigating complex policy and communications challenges shaping reputations and driving meaningful business outcomes for our clients across diverse sectors. We combine strategic expertise with proprietary AIdriven insights to uncover opportunities crafting compelling narratives that influence key decisionmakers. Backed by our global network we provide innovative datadriven solutions that connect with audiences and deliver impact. Our inclusive highperformance culture fuels innovation and empowers individuals to excel creating a vibrant environment where collaboration and growth thrive. With Burson Brussels clients gain more than consultancythey gain a trusted partner committed to achieving success today and anticipating the challenges of tomorrow.
More about the role:
We are looking for an experienced consultant to join our Corporate & Public Affairs team in Brussels creating effective communication strategies for international clients across sectors and issues. This role reports to the Head of Corporate & Public Affairs and will be a senior member of the Corporate and Public Affairs team managing junior colleagues and helping secure new business.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop and implement impactful and integrated multimarket multichannel campaigns influencing debate on key issues of our time and driving our clients reputation and business outcomes. You will work with Bursons Digital & Innovation team to provide bestinmarket insights as well as the Creative & Content team to bring campaigns to life. You will build and deliver messaging and narratives content and publishing plans media and stakeholder strategies executive training programmes and crisis and issues management.
If you love bringing creative problemsolving to a variety of projects clients and topics this role is for you!
What youll do:
- Lead and manage client relationships ensuring the delivery of highquality services.
- Develop and implement creative integrated communication strategies that align with clients goals.
- Through welldeveloped communication and issue management expertise actively broaden the client discussion by challenging and exploring potential areas of need and opportunity.
- Challengethe thinking of teams and clients to deliver insightful original and actionable strategic communications advice.
- Mix communications and public affairs strategies in campaign development to ensure a holistic approach.
- Drive new business development efforts identifying potential opportunities and building strong relationships with prospective clients.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure seamless of projects.
- Foster a culture of curiosity encouraging team members to explore new ideas and approaches within and beyond the realm of public affairs.
Experience that contributes to success:
- Demonstrated expertise in strategic communications policy communications corporate communications issues management and stakeholder engagement ideally within an agency or in a clientfacing role.
- Exceptional client management skills with a focus on delivering outstanding service.
- Experience of applying creative thinking and integrated strategies to help clients advance their business objectives.
- Ability to use innovative ways to advance and protect corporate reputation manage issues and support organisations navigating change.
- Strong understanding of integrated communications and how to leverage various channels (online and offline) for maximum impact.
- Superior presentation and writing skills.
- Experience working on EU affairs is a plus with good relationships in the influencer and media landscape in Brussels and beyond.
- Familiarity with integrated multichannel communication campaigns is a plus.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- An open flexible additive attitude.
- Enthusiasm about challenging and being challenged.
- Native or nearnative level English. Other European languages are a plus.
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You belong at Burson:
Our vision is for Burson to be the leading academy company for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills expand their networks and ultimately produce the best solutions for todays leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs which include professional development opportunities mentorship programs with industry leaders a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.
At Burson were an agency of learnitalls. We recognize that the things we do best creativity and communications require a level of nuanced understanding. Thats why its imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we cant do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas fostering constructive dialogue cultivating meaningful experiences and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of viewyour talentis what makes you a #BursonPerson and its how we deliver exceptional results for our clients together.
We believe the best work happens when were together fostering creativity collaboration and connection. Thats why weve adopted a hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
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Director
Employment Type
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