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<p> </p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Consumer PR - Business Director</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>Department: </strong>Consumer PR & Influence <br><strong>Location: </strong>London <br><strong>Contract Type: </strong>Fixed-Term 12-Months<br><strong>Full Time/Part time: </strong>Full Time <br><strong>Reporting into:</strong> Managing Partner </p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">The Role:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"9a4b8e33-69e6-51b1-9db3-96803dedf16a|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Times New Roman",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",201341986,"1",469769226,"Times New Roman",268442635,"24",469775450,"x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"xms-outlook-mobile-reference-message",335572020,"1",335559740,"240",201341983,"0",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}">As </span></span><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">Business Director</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"> you will lead client partnership, strategic counsel and integrated delivery across the</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"> portfolio,</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"> designed to provide the client with fully focused, senior leadership on </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">some of </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">the world’s most iconic FMCG brands.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">The role sits at the intersection of </span></span><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">earned-first thinking, culture-led marketing, and integrated agency delivery</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">, ensuring that PR, social, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">influence</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"> and advertising work together to create impact at scale across diverse markets.</span></span> <br> <br><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">This pivotal role places you at the heart of our operations for</span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">large</span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">FMCG </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">portfolio</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">, one of the world's most iconic and dynamic brands. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Your remit will span from the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">initial</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> spark of ideation – </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">identifying</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> trends and innovative opportunities that drive cultural relevance – through the meticulous development of </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">cutting-edge</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> strategies tailored to diverse market nuances and brand </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">objectives</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">. You will lead the charge </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">on</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> defining compelling creative narratives and content frameworks, ensuring brand consistency and breakthrough engagement. Subsequently, you will oversee flawless execution, transforming strategy into impactful activations across various platforms and geographies. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">This role demands a holistic leader capable of driving innovation, navigating complex client relationships, and delivering measurable results within a dynamic, multi-market agency environment.</span></span> <br><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Key Responsibilities:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Client leadership & stakeholder management</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Act as the senior day-to-day client lead for European and Global teams, building trusted, long-term partnerships</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Provide strategic counsel across brand, reputation, partnerships and cultural activation</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Lead complex, multi-market stakeholder management across global, regional and local teams</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Ensure the FMCG Brand has consistent, senior-level leadership fully embedded in the brand business<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Global & European strategy development</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Lead the creation of </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">global and European communications toolkits</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">, frameworks and playbooks that balance global brand consistency with local market nuance</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Embed <em><span data-contrast="none">earned-first thinking</span></em><span data-contrast="none"> into all toolkits</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Partner closely with creative and strategy leads to shape culturally relevant, insight-led ideas<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Market management & intelligence</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="22" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Oversee market engagement across Europe and priority global territories, acting as a central connector between the brands global teams and local markets</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="22" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Ensure clients are consistently informed on <strong><span data-contrast="none">market trends, cultural shifts, competitor activity and emerging opportunities</span></strong></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="22" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226"