Director/Senior Director, Reputation Advisory (Crisis, Issues, Strategic Media) in London

MHP Group is an integrated communications agency built for the Networked Age – a world that's increasingly connected, complex, polarised and activist. We lead the way in applying behavioural science to solve communications challenges, creating strategies and multichannel campaigns to engage every audience, from consumer to policy maker, and from stakeholder to shareholder. With 230 experts in London, we are trusted by many of the world's leading businesses and brands. Our specialist teams include Brand & Reputation, Corporate Advisory & Capital Markets, Public Affairs, Strategic Media, Crisis & Risk, Change & Employee Engagement, Health, Financial Services, Technology, Mischief and Studio La Plage.

We are looking for an outstanding individual to join our Brand & Reputation team as a Director or Senior Director, leading strategic advisory projects, providing counsel on complex issues and reputation management, and driving the development of the business. The role is ideal for someone with strong experience advising senior clients on critical issues and longer‐term reputational management, a deep understanding of the challenges facing businesses under scrutiny, and proficiency across multiple channels and stakeholders.

As a Director/Senior Director at MHP Group, you will:

• Develop communications plans that build and preserve stakeholder confidence in organisations and their leaders.
• Lead integrated client teams to deliver these plans, taking on leadership, operational and coaching responsibilities across the wider agency.
• Provide sophisticated counsel to senior clients on urgent issues and complex communications challenges.
• Instil best practice client management across the team; build relationships with senior client contacts.
• Identify and respond to opportunities for organic growth across the client base.
• Lead on pitches, networking for leads, and growing existing and new business.
• Serve as an integral part of the client's strategic advisory team, providing senior counsel and strategic guidance across a range of accounts.
• Generate new business opportunities and increase organic revenue opportunities.
• Support line management, training, marketing and help shape the strategic direction of the Brand & Reputation practice.

You will:

• Have a proven track record at Director level or equivalent.
• Show confidence and gravitas in advising senior clients and business leaders on complex challenges.
• Be able to lead accounts and oversee teams delivering project and retainer work.
• Have crisis communications experience – both preparing clients for emerging issues and advising during incidents.
• Be ambitious and excited to evolve the corporate and crisis communications offer.
• Possess a deep understanding of the UK business media landscape.
• Be highly organised, managing busy integrated accounts efficiently.
• Be a team player with great interpersonal skills and a sense of fun.

And in return, we offer:

• Excellent starting salary with annual reviews.
• 25 days holiday allowance (+ bank holidays), a day off to celebrate your birthday, 'Time4U' every month and office Christmas closure.
• Matched pension contributions (up to 5%).
• Life Assurance.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Season ticket loans and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Gym & shopping discounts.
• Access to our Learning Academy to support your career and personal growth.
• Hybrid (up to 2 days remote working per week).
• 'Work from Anywhere' one week per year.

Here at MHP Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive and a diverse workforce.