Senior Account Director/Associate Director - FTC - BEAUTY EXPERT!, London, England, United Kingdom

Senior Account Director/Associate Director - FTC - BEAUTY EXPERT!

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Senior Account Director/Associate Director - FTC - BEAUTY EXPERT!

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Senior Account Director/Associate Director - FTC - BEAUTY EXPERT!

Join to apply for the Senior Account Director/Associate Director - FTC - BEAUTY EXPERT! role at Burson

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.

Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

More About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Account Director (or Senior Associate-level) with deep expertise in Beauty and FMCG to join our award-winning Consumer practice on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This role sits at the heart of some of our most exciting global and regional accounts — including massive haircare and beauty brands!

You will be responsible for leading day-to-day client relationships, developing standout creative strategies, and overseeing the seamless delivery of integrated PR campaigns. The ideal candidate will bring strong big-brand and big-agency experience, a passion for beauty and cultural trends, and a strong understanding of both traditional media and the fast-evolving influencer and creator economy.

What You’ll Do

Client Leadership & Service

Lead day-to-day client communications and relationship management across multiple high-profile beauty and FMCG brands.
Act as a trusted strategic advisor to clients, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment to brand objectives.

Campaign Strategy & Delivery

Oversee the planning and execution of integrated campaigns — from product launches to long-term brand storytelling.
Develop culturally relevant creative strategies in collaboration with in-house channel and insights experts.

Team Management

Manage and mentor a team of up to 5 PR professionals, providing guidance, support, and feedback to ensure best-in-class work.
Foster a positive team culture, encouraging growth, collaboration, and accountability.

Influencer & Talent Relations

Lead influencer and creator strategy, engagement, and execution across campaigns — from micro to marquee partnerships.
Manage contracts, negotiations, and compliance to ensure brand alignment and legal accuracy.

Experience That Contributes To Success

7+ years’ experience in consumer PR, ideally within a large agency or global brand environment.
Deep knowledge of the Beauty industry — including media, influencers, trends, and competitive landscape.
Strong background in FMCG communications, with a proven ability to deliver impactful, fast-paced campaigns.
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail, budgeting, and delivery.
Natural collaborator who thrives in a fast-moving, ideas-led environment.
Culturally connected, creatively driven, and confident navigating complex client needs.

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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