Director Crisis & Cybersecurity

Brunswick Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global advisory firm is seeking a director specializing in crisis communications and cybersecurity. The role involves leading the development of strategic communications plans, providing senior-level advice to clients during crises, and managing account teams. Candidates should have over 10 years of relevant experience and a proven track record in advisory roles, particularly in high-stakes environments. Strong skills in strategic messaging and stakeholder relationships are essential. The position offers significant opportunities for professional growth and contributions to business development.

Qualifications

• Experience in crisis communications and cybersecurity incident management.
• Ability to operate in high-pressure environments.
• Strong advisory record with senior leaders.
• Demonstrated strategic messaging capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of strategic communications plans.
• Advise clients on crisis-related issues.
• Manage account teams and performance.
• Identify opportunities for business growth.

Skills

Crisis communications

Cybersecurity incident management

Advisory skills

Strategic messaging

Media dynamics understanding

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant professional experience of 10+ years

Job description

Brunswick is seeking a director with deep expertise in crisis communications and cybersecurity to join our Crisis & Cyber practice. As a director, you will lead the development and delivery of strategic communications plans and provide senior-level advice to clients navigating their most critical and complex challenges—from high-stakes cyber incidents to major reputational threats.

You will generate proactive ideas, shape strategic direction, and serve as a trusted adviser to senior leaders at moments where legal, business, and reputational pressures converge. You will play a leading role as the day-to-day contact for clients, while also contributing to business development by leveraging Brunswick’s global network and your own industry relationships.

You will ensure the effective running of account teams by establishing clear roles, managing performance, and ensuring work is delivered to the highest standard. You will work closely with Partners on all aspects of client leadership, including financial management, fee negotiations, and adviser relationships.

About the Role

Advisory & Client Leadership

• Advise Crisis & Cyber clients on a wide range of issues, including cyber incidents, regulatory inquiries, data breaches, and broader reputational threats.
• Serve as a strategic counsellor to CEOs, boards, and senior executives during major crises, helping shape responses that protect reputation, maintain trust, and support business continuity.
• Develop and maintain strong and trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders across business, legal, and technical functions.
• Craft clear, compelling communications for regulators, policymakers, employees, investors, customers, and media.

Cybersecurity Expertise

• Provide strategic communications counsel before, during, and after cybersecurity incidents, working closely with technical teams, legal advisers and the media team.
• Guide clients in mitigating reputational impact from cyber incidents and managing complex stakeholder expectations.
• Use deep knowledge of the cybersecurity landscape to promote proactive resilience programmes, simulations, and preparedness exercises.
• Drive large, complex account teams, setting strategic direction, ensuring quality execution, and maintaining overall accountability.
• Act as a leader within the Crisis & Cyber practice, sharing insights, supporting Partners, and contributing to practice development and thought leadership.
• Work seamlessly with colleagues across geographies and specialist offers to support clients facing cross-border legal, regulatory, and cybersecurity issues.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering capability, confidence, and professional growth.

Business Development & Growth

• Identify and secure opportunities to broaden Brunswick’s support for clients, including new crisis, cyber, regulatory, and corporate advisory mandates.
• Use internal and external networks to uncover insights, shape new business approaches, and contribute to Brunswick’s growth.
• Serve as a regional expert for Crisis & Cyber, supporting pitches and collaboration across the firm.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years’ relevant professional experience, in crisis communications, cybersecurity incident management; strategy, crisis response, corporate advisory, or a related field.
• Strong advisory track record within crisis, cyber, or reputation management, with the ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, high-stakes environments.
• Demonstrated experience advising senior leaders and boards with clarity, diplomacy, and confidence.
• Deep understanding of cyber risk, regulatory frameworks, media dynamics, and the interplay between corporate, legal, financial, and political stakeholders.
• Exceptional writing, storytelling, and strategic messaging skills with the ability to translate complex technical and legal issues into clear, actionable communication.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive media, regulatory, and stakeholder challenges.
• Ability to connect with and leverage the expertise of colleagues to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary programmes.
• A strong communicator with high EQ and an engaging, credible presence.
• A global mindset and experience supporting international businesses or cross-border issues.
• A balanced combination of creative and analytical thinking, with rigor, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• A collaborative and collegiate team player who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Why Join Us

Whether you are joining a client facing team, a core services team, or starting out on your professional career journey, joining Brunswick unlocks a range of exceptional employee benefits to support your financial future, health and wellness, family and community and continuous professional development.

About Brunswick

Brunswick is a global advisory firm. We help companies tackle high-stakes issues, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact outcomes.

Our clients value our ability to anticipate, shape, and respond to the key players and forces in the financial and investment arena, regulatory and geopolitical universe, NGO community, workforce and beyond. They rely on us for deep experience, fresh perspectives and original thinking. So, in Brunswick you will find an exceptional range of experience and talent with a rich mix of backgrounds. From the beginning, we have prioritized attracting, developing, and retaining the best professionals in the industry, united by a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and intellectual curiosity.

Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia. We operate as a “one-firm firm” with no individual profit centers. This allows us to assemble fully integrated, bespoke teams for each client, able to draw on the full resources of Brunswick anywhere in the world.

Brunswick is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.