Business Director Corporate PR

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy part of WPP has been creating impact for brands through iconic culture-changing value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity innovating at the intersections of its advertising public relations relationship design consulting and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC signifying its ability todeliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information visit and follow us on LinkedInXInstagram and Facebook.

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Business Director (Associate Director)
Corporate PR

Department: PR Social& Influence
Team withinDepartment: Brand Reputation & Corporate PR
Location: London
Contracttype: Fixed-term (12 months Maternity Cover)
Full Time/Part time: Fulltime
Reporting into: Client Partner(Director)Brand Reputation & Corporate PR

About Ogilvy:

Ogilvy UK has been creating iconic ideas that deliver impact at scale for clients ever since David Ogilvy founded the company in 1948. Ogilvy UK specialises in bringing together brand advertising customer experience marketing PRinfluenceand consulting all fuelled by Behavioural Science. Our world-class award-winning creative campaigns deliver solutions for clients including Sainsburys Argos Mondelēz International Unilever TKMaxxand Pernod Ricard.

In 2023 Ogilvy UK celebrated their75thanniversary and was the most awarded agency in Europe. Ogilvy is home to the largest influencer marketing practiceglobally andhosts the worlds biggest festival of behavioural science and creativityNudgestock now in its12thyear.

The Role:

We areseekinga dynamic and experienced Business Directorto join our thrivingBrandReputationteamwhich is part of thePR Social& Influencedivision of Ogilvy. This leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to spearhead large-scale projects drive significant growth and cultivate strong client partnerships. The ideal candidatepossessesa deep understanding ofcorporate communicationsreputation management a passion for impactful communication and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment.

The role will have three parts:

1. Lead a portfolio of accounts managing several team members todeliverexcellent work.
2. Sit on the management team of the biggerBrand Reputation & Corporate PR team helping todeliverour plan.
3. Lead or manage new projects ofvarious typesincluding risk management responsible marketing executive visibility and pitches and proposals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Relationship Management:Build andmaintaintrusted partnerships with mid-level and senior clients acting as a strategic advisor andprovidingvaluable insights aligned with their businessobjectives. Deeply understand client needsanticipatingchallenges and opportunities.
• Responsibility Proposition Leadership:Drive the agencys responsibility proposition empowering clients to proactively address and navigate societal environmental and policy regulations and restrictions. Collaborate across the PR and Influence division and the broader agency to integrate this proposition into client strategies and offerings.
• StrategicAccumen: Interrogating briefs through a responsibility lens and providing counsel to internal client teams on how to strengthen campaigns and mitigate againstany reputational issues.Ability to integrate environmental social and governance (ESG) considerations into client strategies
• Thought Leadership & Innovation:Stay ahead of industry trendsidentifyingemerging opportunities and adapting strategies accordingly. Contribute to the development of innovative PR approaches and thought leadership initiatives.
• Project Leadership:Lead and oversee large complex projects ensuring high-quality deliverables are produced on time and within budget. This includes resource allocation risk management and progress tracking.
• New Business Development:Lead new business initiativesidentifyingand pursuing opportunities to expand the client portfolio and grow revenue. This includes developing proposals pitching to prospective clients and negotiating contracts.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship:Lead inspire and motivate a team of PR professionals fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. Provide guidance mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Financial Management:Contribute to the financial success of the team by managing budgets tracking project profitability andidentifyingopportunities for cost optimization.

Role Requirements:

• Proven Leadership Experience:Demonstratedability to lead and inspire teams to achieve exceptional results fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Client Relationship Management Expertise:Strong client relationship management skills with the ability to build andmaintaintrusted partnerships at senior levels.
• Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen:Deep understanding of client businessobjectivesand aspirations providing strategic insights and guidance. Ability to think beyond short-term goals and take a holistic view of projects and activities.
• Problem-Solving Skills:Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability toidentifyand address challenges effectively.
• Growth & Delivery Focus:A track recordof successfully driving growth and delivering high-quality work on large and complex projects within budget and deadlines.
• Collaboration & Communication:Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to inspire and motivate teams and effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and departments.

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• 10 years of experience in public relations or a related field with a proventrack recordof success in a leadership role.
• Experience working witha variety of types ofclients.
• Strong capabilities innavigating fast-changingbuinesslandscapesand providing ad-hoc strategic counsel.
• Experience with crisis communications and reputation management.
• Proficiencyin PR measurement and reporting tools.
• Understanding and proficient application of AI in your work and ability to advise clients how it can be used in their own workflows.

How we help you Thrive:

• 25 days annual leave 1 Volunteer Day
• Bupa Healthcare
• Enhanced Maternity Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
• We have a Flexible Working Model with core working hours: 10am 4pm
• A 1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure
• Wellbeing and Health: Up to 25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership Unmind membership LifeWorks tool and annual eye tests and development budgets and Wellbeing incentives and activities throughout the year
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance

Required Experience:

Director

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1