Opportunity
As a Director at Brunswick you will lead on the development and delivery of strategic communications plans providing senior-level advice to a broad range of clients. You will bring bold creative ideas to solve high-stakes issues advising on critical matters that affect some of the worlds most influential organizations.
You will play a leading role as the day-to-day point of contact for clients developing and landing proactive ideas that protect and enhance reputations. Alongside this you will cultivate new business opportunities through Brunswicks global network and your own external relationships.
Directors are also leaders of teams: ensuring smooth running of accounts establishing clear roles managing performance and supporting professional development. Working closely with Partners you will take responsibility for all aspects of client management including account finances fee negotiations and adviser meetings.
About the Role
Impact of the Role
* Transform client reputations through bold big-idea campaigns.
* Drive impact by advising on high-stakes client issues with innovative strategies and execution.
* Build and lead high-performing teams that deliver sustained value.
* Bring creative ideas that advance Brunswicks long-term strategy.
* Strengthen and expand client relationships creating new opportunities for growth.
* Elevate Brunswicks reputation through exceptional client service and thought leadership.
Client Leadership & Campaign Delivery
* Advise clients on a wide range of communications and reputational issues across industries.
* Develop and activate integrated campaigns aligned to client objectives.
* Lead research benchmarking issue analysis and business case development to inform strategy.
* Shape leadership strategies and provide counsel on competitive and market landscapes.
* Regularly manage sensitive and complex media stakeholder or regulatory issues.
* Forge and sustain impactful external partnerships across business media and civil society.
* Facilitate client workshops and meetings building trusted and enduring relationships.
* Support new business generation by leveraging Brunswicks global network and your own connections.
Team & Practice Leadership
* Drive large complex account teams ensuring quality assurance and stepping in hands‑on where needed.
* Integrate diverse skillsets and perspectives into high‑performing teams often across geographies.
* Apply project management tools and frameworks to deliver at pace with excellence.
* Act as a development mentor for colleagues empowering team members and fostering future leaders.
* Model high standards of delivery producing thoughtful and well‑structured content and thought leadership.
* Contribute to practice and sector development sharing expertise across geographies and specialist offers.
What We’re Looking For
* 10 years relevant professional experience ideally in an advisory or consulting role in communications or a related field.
* Deep understanding of business reputation and stakeholder dynamics with first‑hand experience of managing high‑profile issues.
* Strong network across business regulatory media and stakeholder communities.
* Demonstrated ability to develop strategies that translate into programs with real sustained impact.
* Proven success in client management including advising senior leaders with diplomacy and efficacy.
* Strong experience in media‑handling with knowledge of sector‑specific and broader media landscapes.
* Excellent communication skills – articulate persuasive and engaging both written and verbal.
* High EQ with the ability to operate with discretion resilience and empathy.
* Commercial acumen including experience managing account finances and driving business growth.
* Confidence in using campaign data fluently to show insights and measure results
* A collaborative and collegiate team worker with a global outlook.
* Balance of creative and analytical thinking with rigour accuracy and attention to detail.
Why Join Us
Whether you are joining a client facing team a core services team or starting out on your professional career journey joining Brunswick unlocks a range of employee benefits to support your financial future health and wellness family and community and continuous professional development.
Applications close 5pm Friday 21st November
About Brunswick
Brunswick is a global advisory firm. We help companies tackle high‑stakes issues navigate complex stakeholder relationships and deliver high‑impact outcomes.
Our clients value our ability to anticipate shape and respond to the key players and forces in the financial and investment arena regulatory and geopolitical universe NGO community workforce and beyond. They rely on us for deep experience fresh perspectives and original thinking. So in Brunswick you will find an exceptional range of experience and talent with a rich mix of backgrounds. From the beginning we have prioritized attracting developing and retaining the best professionals in the industry united by a culture of inclusivity excellence and intellectual curiosity.
Founded in 1987 in London the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas Europe Middle East Africa Asia and Australia. We operate as a one‑firm firm with no individual profit centers. This allows us to assemble fully integrated bespoke teams for each client able to draw on the full resources of Brunswick anywhere in the world.
Brunswick is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age disability pregnancy genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.
Required Experience: Director
Key Skills: Business Development, Marketing, Pricing, Analysis Skills, Research Experience, Project Management, Research & Development, Strategic Planning, Financial Modeling, Leadership Experience, Management Consulting, Analytics
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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