Who we are:

Burson 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.

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About the role:The Sustainability and Social Impact team at Burson is a key area of growth for the company. We are a team of passionate and experienced consultants focused on challenging companies and brands to have a better impact on people and the planet. We work with a diverse range of clients across various industry sectors, supporting them on issues such as:

Climate change and reducing environmental impact
Sustainable consumption and the circular economy
Sustainable supply chains
Diversity and inclusion
ESG performance evaluation and reporting
Governance and the future of society

We collaborate closely with other sector teams within Burson to drive growth and manage risk and reputation for clients. In terms of role in the agency, the Sustainability and Social Impact team acts as:

A team building capacity, to support understanding of sustainability and social issues across our UK business
An advocate for change within our business

What you'll do:

Client service and consulting: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior clients, providing strategic advice, insights, guidance, and creative solutions to meet their sustainability and social impact goals.
Account Direction: Manage day-to-day work with clients and ensure flawless execution of client work. Develop and nurture successful client relationships.
People Development: Demonstrate exceptional people skills and the ability to work with, develop, and motivate diverse teams. Encourage collaborative working practices and a high-performance culture.
Strategic Thinking: Translate strategy and strategic thinking into creative marketing and communications plans and action.
Business Development: Support new business growth on existing client accounts and assist with new business development, writing proposals with support from senior colleagues.

Experience that contributes to success:

A strong track record of developing and nurturing successful client relationships and managing and growing a profitable portfolio of clients.
A broad understanding of strategic communications and the application of different disciplines into campaigns that deliver real-world impact.
An interest in developing different specialisms in sustainability and social impact. Ability to draw critical human and cultural insights from data and observation.
Strong critical thinking skills and experience using analytical techniques to help clients better understand sustainability issues.
Some understanding of the use and application of ESG metrics and frameworks to evaluate performance and experience supporting clients to implement ESG metrics to deliver change.
Experience of creating and building partnerships and collaborations to tackle sustainability issues. Knowledge of individuals and institutions that are leading sustainability and contacts with key institutions is desirable.

OUR LONDON OFFICEBurson employs over 450 people in the UK, and our stunning Southwark offices run over two floors as part of the larger WPP Campus, Rose Court. We have access to a beautiful roof terrace with panoramic views across London and a bar/restaurant area, which is a great spot for client meetings and socialising with the wider agency and other WPP OpCo's.

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You belong at Burson:

Our vision is for Burson to be the leading 'academy company' for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today's leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

At Burson, we're an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That's why it's imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can't do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view-your talent-is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it's how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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