Brand and Reputation Director, Corporate Communications , London

We are seeking an experienced Brand and Reputation Director to join our team in London and advise senior clients on complex communications, corporate reputation, and crisis management. This is a senior leadership role that offers the chance to lead strategic advisory projects, manage integrated client teams, and contribute to business development across the agency.

Key Responsibilities of Brand and Reputation Director

• Develop and deliver brand and reputation strategies that strengthen stakeholder trust in organisations and leadership.

• Lead and mentor integrated client teams, ensuring high performance and effective collaboration.

• Provide senior counsel on corporate communications and urgent issues, including high-stakes crisis communications.

• Guide clients through crisis preparedness, live incident response, and simulations.

• Build strong relationships with senior client contacts and promote best practice in client management.

• Drive agency growth by leading pitches, developing business opportunities, and networking for new leads.

• Support the wider team with line management, training, and strategic direction.

Key Requirements of Brand and Reputation Director

• Proven experience at Director level or equivalent, advising senior clients on brand, corporate communications, and crisis issues.

• Strong background in crisis communications, including planning and live incident management.

• Excellent knowledge of the UK business media landscape and an established network of media contacts.

• Ambitious and proactive, with a passion for shaping corporate and crisis communications strategies.

• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple integrated accounts efficiently.

• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Demonstrated experience in business development, nurturing opportunities, and leading successful pitches.

How to Apply

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

Hanson Search is a leading talent advisory and executive search consultancy with consultants based across the UAE, UK, USA, and Europe. We specialise in business-critical roles that drive revenue, reputation, and risk, with dedicated teams in Communications, Government Relations, Financial Communications, Public Affairs, Healthcare Communications, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Sustainability, Investor Relations and C-Suite recruitment. Please click here to find out more about Hanson Search.

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