Account Executive, Issue & Crisis - Corporate Affairs

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Account Executive to join their Corporate Affairs team in London. This role involves managing client reputations, handling media relations, and navigating complex issues in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on issues and crisis management, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute to winning new business opportunities. The company values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a collaborative culture where innovative ideas thrive. If you're passionate about business issues and media trends, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

25 days holiday annually

Your birthday off

Flexible public holidays

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Private medical care

Enhanced maternity & paternity schemes after one year

Milestone anniversary awards

Sabbatical leave after 3 years

Career break options after 5 years

Qualifications

• Strong client handling and media relations skills are essential.
• Ability to manage reputations on various issues from sustainability to cybercrime.

Responsibilities

• Manage issues and reputation for B2B and B2C clients.
• Participate in winning new business opportunities.

Skills

Client Handling

Media Relations

Problem-Solving Skills

Strategic Thinking

Understanding of Business Issues

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Client:

BCW

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

01.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.06.2025

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ABOUT BURSON
Burson is a global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With specialized teams, industry-leading technologies, and creative solutions, we help brands redefine reputation as a competitive advantage. Burson operates under WPP (NYSE: WPP), a creative transformation company. Learn more at

WHAT MAKES US BURSON

The Corporate Affairs practice combines Corporate Reputation, Change Management, and Issues & Crisis Management.

We serve clients across sectors like financial services, energy, FMCG, government, technology, property, and education.

Our sector-based structure enables deep industry knowledge, supported by expertise in ideas, strategy, content creation, and publishing.

Our Issues & Crisis practice advises global corporations on reputational issues such as geopolitics, societal issues, cybercrime, product safety, and corporate governance, recognized as a leading Crisis PR firm in London by Chambers.

YOUR ROLE AS A BURSON PERSON

• Be a strong client handler, working closely with senior stakeholders.
• Manage issues or reputation for B2B and/or B2C clients using your experience.
• Handle media relations effectively.
• Participate in winning new business opportunities.
• Use initiative and problem-solving skills for clients.
• Manage reputations on issues from sustainability to cybercrime, E, D&I, and restructuring.
• Work across practice areas, with a focus on issues and crisis management.

YOU’LL BRING ALONG WITH YOU

• Interest and understanding of business issues, news, politics, media, and current affairs.
• Ability to stay updated on trends and their implications for clients.
• Ambition, drive, and commitment to excellent results.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Willingness to learn from industry leaders and actively support client reputation management.
• Strategic thinking, curiosity, and knowledge of media and societal trends.

OUR LONDON OFFICE

Burson's UK team of over 450 employees is based at the WPP Campus in Southwark, with amenities like a roof terrace, bar, and restaurant for meetings and socialising.

DE&I

At Burson, diversity, equity, and inclusion are strategic priorities, essential for inspiring ideas, fostering dialogue, and driving innovation. A diverse workforce enables us to deliver outstanding work. More info at

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KEY BENEFITS

• 25 days holiday annually
• Your birthday off
• Flexible public holidays
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Private medical care
• Enhanced maternity & paternity schemes after one year
• Milestone anniversary awards
• Sabbatical leave after 3 years
• Career break options after 5 years