At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful internal communications and employee engagement programmes for global clients.
- Company: Join Burson, a dynamic agency shaping reputations and driving change.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, mentorship, and an inclusive culture.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in organisational culture and employee engagement.
- Qualifications: Experience in internal communications and strong strategic thinking skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
This role sits within Burson London’s Corporate and Public Affairs division, a team of eighty plus problem solvers who partner with brands, organisations, and governments to navigate complex reputational, policy and regulatory challenges. As an Associate Director / Senior Associate Director, you will play a leading role in shaping and delivering high-impact internal communications and employee engagement programmes for global and UK clients. You will serve as a trusted advisor, translating complex business challenges into clear, compelling strategies that drive engagement, support transformation and strengthen organisational culture.
You will lead client relationships, own key programmes and oversee everything from strategic development through to execution and evaluation. You will also contribute to growth through new business pitching and expanding existing client relationships, and mentor and develop the internal engagement team.
What You’ll Do
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic counsel on internal communications and employee engagement, across both proactive programmes and transformation-led initiatives.
- Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end employee engagement programmes, owning projects from strategy through to implementation and evaluation.
- Develop clear, compelling strategic narratives and campaigns that engage employees and support organisational change.
- Manage multiple client accounts in a fast-paced agency environment, ensuring delivery is on time, on budget and to a high standard.
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and drive internal communications across the Corporate & Public Affairs team.
- Play a leading role in growing existing accounts and supporting new business, including identifying opportunities and contributing to pitches.
- Contribute to building the profile, capability and offering of the internal communications and employee engagement team.
- Lead and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
- Apply the latest thinking and innovation, including digital platforms and AI, to enhance employee communication and engagement.
Experience That Contributes To Success
- Experience in an agency environment (essential), with a strong foundation in internal communications, employee engagement or change communications.
- Proven ability to lead and deliver employee engagement or internal communications programmes, ideally in complex or global organisations.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple clients and priorities with confidence.
- Strong strategic and creative thinking skills, with the ability to translate business challenges into engaging communication strategies.
- Comfortable acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, with strong influencing and relationship-building skills.
- Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders including HR, internal communications, digital and leadership teams.
- Demonstrable contribution to new business and organic growth, including supporting or leading pitches.
- Excellent writing, storytelling and presentation skills, with a focus on employee-centred content and experiences.
- A proactive, hands-on approach, with the confidence to take the lead on employee engagement initiatives and programmes.
- Experience managing and developing teams, alongside an understanding of commercial and operational delivery.
You Belong At Burson
We are committed to professional development opportunities, mentorship, an inclusive and collaborative culture, and competitive packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We value diversity and aim to hire individuals from all backgrounds and identities.
