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Practice Director – Corporate Communications - Crisis & Issues - Most Prestigious Top 10 Agency

Employer
Median
Location
London
Salary
to £90,000 depending on experience plus significant bonus & benefits
Closing date
1 Jun 2019

Job Details

Practice Director – Corporate Communications - Crisis & Issues - Prestigious Top 10 Agency – London – to £90,000 PLUS additional bonus & profit share 

My client is an international communications consultancy trusted by some of the highest profile organisations, governments and individuals in the world with offices in Washington DC, New York, Singapore, Doha and Nairobi, as well as in London.

The team:

My client knows that disputes make headlines and impact on reputation, which has taken years to build. They offer their clients reliable support throughout the litigation process. They understand the complexities and legal imperatives around their clients’ issues and their expert team in litigation communications, led by a former barrister and made up of experienced consultants who have worked on the front line across Westminster, Capitol Hill, Fleet Street and industry, specialise in defining clear and engaging communications strategies that support their clients' legal strategy.

The Role:

My client is now seeking a senior corporate communications professional with experience in crisis and issues management communications to act as Practice Director, the next step being Partner. You do not  require specific experience of litigation communications just proven client management and senior client counsel skills. My client is a most prestigious agency and so your background will be the corporate practice of a respected international communications agency. 

As a Director you will be an expert in your field with a recognised reputation in the market.  You will be a senior advisor to key clients, help generate new business opportunities, and manage and develop the wider team. You will also be adept at solving problems, focused on results and confident giving strategic advice.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead strategy development and ensure high-quality execution of client programmes
  • Create and develop a team and account structure, and help to identify and recruit strong candidates as the business grows
  • Lead strategy development for clients
  • Collaborate with other internal practices to harness and leverage business opportunities
  • Be an active member of the senior team, providing leadership to the practice
  • Develop the capabilities of the practice, particularly in the areas of litigation and disputes communications, crisis and issue management, and multi-juridical campaigns
  • Raise the profile of the practice through networking and public speaking, including representing Portland at conferences and other speaking engagements
  • Undertake annual client and fee reviews as well as employee performance reviews

Requirements:

  • Industry experience from the respected practice of an international communications agency
  • Extensive experience of developing and implementing communication strategies
  • A proactive and enthusiastic senior team lead, who drives and maintains regular communication with demanding clients
  • Experience managing large budgets and KPI reporting to clients
  • Proven ability to both grow business organically and identify new business opportunities and to successfully follow them up and secure them
  • Commercially astute with strong commercial and account management experience (planning, budgeting, financial management)

What is offered in return:

  • My client is committed to employee development and has an open doors culture where you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced people in the business. They regularly reward and promote success, and actively encourage staff to take on new challenges and responsibilities to aid progression.
  • The remuneration package also includes competitive pension contributions, private healthcare life assurance cover, company contribution to gym membership, company parties, free daily breakfast and much, much more!
  • In addition, every permanent member of staff is eligible for their industry leading quarterly bonus scheme and annual profit share. When the business thrives, all of their people share in that success.

In return for your talent and endeavour, my client offers a most competitive basic salary of up to £90,000 depending on experience, you will also be eligible for my client’s industry leading bonus scheme and annual profit share. 

Please forward your CV without delay and in complete confidence to [email protected]

Company

Two Time Winner – Recruiter Awards for Excellence

Median Recruitment is one of the UK’s leading specialist PR and communications recruitment consultancies. Established in 1998, over the years Median has helped literally thousands of Public Relations professionals take their next step on the career ladder.

Our success means we have received an unprecedented five consecutive nominations at the prestigious Recruiter Awards for Excellence in the category of “Best Media Recruiter” with wins in 2006 and 2007.

At present we are recruiting on behalf of many of the top 100 UK and international PR agencies, in addition to the in-house PR departments of several world renowned blue-chip companies.

To assist our candidates, we have dedicated recruiters at all levels of PR, from graduate entry level through to account management, right up to board level. In addition, we have a team dedicated to freelance and contract positions. The team consists of highly intelligent consultants, some of whom are from the PR industry itself.

Through referrals, incentive schemes, network events and with a brand that is now entrenched in the PR market, Median attracts a wide audience of PR candidates. As a result we have been able to seriously invest in advertising and our banners, buttons and job advertisements are by far the most recognised on all the main leading PR job boards, websites and publications.

Located in the heart of London’s West End, Median Recruitment truly understands the specific requirements of PR firms and in-house departments; that’s why so many of them trust us, and us alone, to search and select their candidates.

Please don’t hesitate to contact one of our consultants on 020 7292 0455 for further information or visit our website at www.medianrecruit.co.uk

Company info
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Telephone
020 7292 0455
Location
3 Kingly Street
London
W1B 5PD
GB

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