Crisis & Issues Associate Director - Director - London, United Kingdom - Freuds Group

Description

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The RoleWe are seeking an experienced Director with a corporate background and specialism in issues and crisis communications.

The person will be directly handling high level issues and crises across our broad range of clients and in a number of sectors, in addition to wider corporate reputation management work.

Reporting into the Business Partner, you will be ready to lead our day-to-day crisis activity , working with global businesses, business leaders, FMCG brands and individuals on crisis and issues preparation, media management, and providing overarching senior counsel on a 24/7 basis.

The role will also include working with companies and individuals on communications positioning and framing corporate narratives, defining issues management strategies and leading on media relations.

ResponsibilitiesLeading an 'always-on' 24/7 crisis offering working into the Business Partner / lead Providing immediate communications support for senior clients on developing reputational issues, including out of hours assistance as the primary client contact Securing the confidence of colleagues as a senior communications advisor on a wide range of corporate communications issues and disciplinesWriting crisis and issues preparation plans for clients to anticipate and mitigate against media-facing reputational challengesHandling day-to-day issues for a portfolio of major clients, including front line media relationsStress testing client crisis strategies through issues workshops and crisis simulationsDeveloping corporate positioning, messaging and narrative frameworks to address crisis situationsDriving corporate reputation strategies to help both major global businesses and challenger brands tell their stories in an impactful wayDeveloping creative corporate communications strategies and campaigns for diverse clients and issues and ensuring their successful deliveryParticipating in, and leading, new business development, including originating leads and managing pitch meetings, presentations and proposalsContributing strategy and solutions to new business efforts and proactively introducing new ideas to improve our offeringProactively building internal and external networks with colleagues, opinion leaders, journalists, professional associations, online influencers and other relevant third partiesLine managing and mentoring junior team members, including responsibility for their evaluation and professional development Skills & Competencies:Have at least ten years' experience gained in an agency environment or through leading a busy in-house team at the sharp end of issues managementDirect and demonstrable experience dealing with high-profile issues and crises for global corporate clients or business leadersSeasoned and confident client handler with experience of advising at senior levelsExcellent time management skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, managing your own work and that of othersDemonstratable connections across media both traditional and onlineExperience in a senior management role leading people and teams, and a track record in industry leading corporate campaignsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to influence clients and colleaguesEnthusiasm and a 'can-do', proactive attitudeAbility to interact with and gain the trust of senior clients and colleagues