Associate Director (Corporate Public Affairs)

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who we are:</strong></h3> <p>Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.</p> <p>WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit <a href="WPP.com">WPP.com</a> </p> <p>For more information visit <a href="https://www.bursonglobal.com/">bursonglobal.com</a> and follow us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/burson/posts/?feedView=all">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/burson.global/?hl=en">Instagram</a>.</p></div><p><strong>More about the role:</strong></p> <p>As an Associate Director within Burson’s Corporate & Public Affairs practice, you will be instrumental in delivering exceptional client service and strategic counsel, driving impactful results for our diverse portfolio of clients. You will play a lead role serving clients, adeptly managing complex corporate and public affairs initiatives while actively guiding and mentoring junior team members. A key aspect of your contribution will involve cultivating robust client relationships and identifying opportunities for business development. You will possess a keen interest in the intricacies of public and international affairs, alongside a proactive awareness of the evolving landscape, including the impact of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence on client strategy.</p> <p><strong>What you'll do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Cultivate and strategically guide client relationships, serving as a key point of contact, trusted counselor, and strategic advisor.</li> <li>Orchestrate and deliver high-impact corporate and public affairs strategies for a diverse portfolio of accounts, ensuring timely execution and fiscal responsibility.</li> <li>Lead, participate in and contribute to work across a range of corporate and public affairs disciplines including (not necessarily all): researc