Director, Foundations

brunswickgroup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Brunswick is seeking a Director to lead the development and delivery of strategic communications plans for foundations and non-profits, advising senior clients and landing proactive ideas. You will be day-to-day contact for clients and help shape programmes that align with their wider strategy.

You will build new business through internal and external networks, oversee teams, manage performance, and ensure quality.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' relevant professional experience.
• Deep understanding of philanthropy and international development landscape.
• Strong understanding of corporate positioning and development of advocacy campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Significantly contribute to the development and enhancement of Brunswick's Foundations and Non-Profits practice in the UK, Europe, Africa, and globally.
• Understand and articulate philanthropy issues, translating them into meaningful programmes aligned with client strategy.
• Build trusted client relationships, partnering with them to define positions across audiences and stakeholders.
• Drive at least one major global client account.
• Foster 'big idea' generation, innovation and activation across the sector with cross-team collaboration.
• Drive new business and prospecting using internal networks and marketing opportunities.
• Maintain operational effectiveness of client accounts and teams, ensuring quality and hands-on involvement.
• Lead by example to develop colleagues and mentees and mentor others.
• Proactively represent Brunswick's Foundations and Non-Profits practice externally.

Skills

Strategic communications

Client relationship management

Business development

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Opportunity

As a Director, you will lead on the development and delivery of strategic communications plans and provide senior-level advice to a broad range of clients in the foundations and non-profit sector. You will develop and land regular and proactive ideas for clients, advising on critical issues impacting some of the world's most influential businesses and playing a leading role as day-to-day point of contact for your clients.

You will also develop strategies to approach and cultivate new business targets using a strong internal network that includes talent from across Brunswick's entire offering, as well as your own external network.

You will ensure the smooth running of teams by establishing clear roles, managing performance, and ensuring that all key stakeholders and client needs are being covered by the team. You will work closely with Partners on all aspects of client management, including account finances, fee negotiation, and adviser meetings.

About the Role

• Significantly contribute to the development and enhancement of Brunswick's Foundations and Non-Profits practice in the UK, Europe, Africa, and globally; by deepening our expertise and building a world-class practice that will deliver outstanding work.


• Understand and articulate the issues and challenges facing philanthropy; working with clients and colleagues to translate these issues into meaningful programmes which align with and ultimately enhance the respective client's wider business strategy.


• Build trusted relationships with clients; partnering with them and helping them define and articulate their position across a range of audiences and stakeholder groups.


• Drive at least one major global client account


• Foster 'big idea' generation, innovation and activation across the sector, driving colleagues and teams to bring ideas to life.


• Drive new business and prospecting; work closely with Brunswick colleagues to define and deliver a business strategy which makes use of internal networks and marketing opportunities to deliver \"more for more\".


• Maintain clear sight of the operational effectiveness of client accounts and teams, staying close on quality assurance and open to being \"hands-on\" with client work.


• Lead by example to move the business forward and to support the ongoing development of colleagues and mentees. Inspire, develop, and actively mentor colleagues.


• Proactively represent Brunswick's Foundations and Non-Profits practice externally, and alongside other key colleagues within the Partnership.

What We're Looking For

• A strong track record either working in an advisory role within a global corporate or charitable foundation, multilateral organisation, NGO, or government or consulting experience advising philanthropic clients. Agency experience is preferred and advantageous.


• 10+ years' relevant professional experience.


• Deep understanding of the philanthropic and international development landscape, with first-hand experience of handling highly topical issues, and an extensive network from which to draw intelligence.


• An understanding of the interplay between business, politics, and society, particularly as it relates to this sector.


• A strong understanding of corporate positioning, and how to develop strategies and advocacy campaigns that can translate into programs with real sustained impact.


• Ability to operate effectively in a commercial, self-starting, and fast‑paced environment.


• Experience advising senior leaders with efficacy and diplomacy.


• Ability to connect with and leverage the skills and expertise of colleagues, to deliver the best possible advice, campaigns and programs to clients.


• A strong verbal and written communicator with high EQ levels and an engaging presentation style.


• A global perspective and experience working with international teams or organisations.


• A balance of creative and analytical thinking, bringing rigor, accuracy, and attention to detail.


• A natural team-worker who prefers to work in a collegiate way.

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