VP, Issues and Crisis

Job title: VP, Issues and Crisis

Company: Weber Shandwick


Job description: Who is Weber Shandwick?We create cultural value and help brands navigate the ever-changing age of earned: an age where consumers actively say no to advertising; an age where everyone is an influencer that can make or break your brand; an age where content can be turned into commercial opportunity. Our talented team builds brands by finding connection points in the real world. We energise the right mix of talent, using the right platforms and latest technology to choreograph stories that make a real and meaningful impact for some of the world’s leading brands and businesses.We earn affection, attention, affinity, and purchase by delivering value to people around the world, with deep specialisms across energy, automotive, sports sponsorship, and entertainment & lifestyle. We are known for:

• Developing data driven insights and strategies to drive measurable impact
• Creating impactful campaigns that tap into culture
• Creating channel and platform agnostic campaigns that grow organically
• Delivering integrated campaigns that are earned-first yet deliver for paid and owned

What’s happening?Weber Shandwick is looking for a talented VP (Associate Director) with crisis and issues expertise to join the Corporate Enterprise team based in the London.The practice is made up of a smart, dedicated, and fun team members with expertise spanning B2B, Corporate, Public Affairs, Crisis/Issues, Social Impact/ESG and Technology.Reporting to the UK Head of Crisis, you will lead and manage a range of large preparedness and live crisis management workstreams.What will you be doing?

• Oversee the delivery of impactful and successful issues and crisis projects
• Deliver research and insights that underpin crisis strategy, including use of tools such as TalkWalker
• Build trust and confidence with clients by consistently ensuring work is delivered on time and to an exceptional standard
• Deliver the full suite of crisis preparedness work (crisis manuals, plans, training) and live crisis response (senior counsel, reporting)
• Work with specialist colleagues across the agency, including those from government and corporate affairs, consumer, etc. to deliver holistic solutions to clients
• Help to manage and upskill junior team members

Who are you?

• Experienced crisis lead at Senior Account Director or Associate Director (VP) level in agency or with equivalent experience in-house
• Passionate about the value of reputation and the importance of effective crisis response
• Unafraid to ask questions and to challenge clients’ and colleagues’ perspectives when necessary
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail, particularly within your delivery of complex, multi market crisis preparedness work
• Experienced in delivering media training and crisis simulation exercises
• An established network of client contacts and third party business referrers such as law firms and insurers
• Able to work collaboratively cross-sector
• Aware of and flexible to the demands of crisis communications , including the potential for intense and – on occasion – out of hours work
• A proven track record in management of people and projects
• Fluency in digital/social media platforms, application of AI, and knowledge of specific media tools and software

Core Benefits:

• Private medical insurance
• Group life assurance
• Group income protection
• Personal pension plan
• Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Benefits:

• Buy or sell holiday
• Additional life assurance cover
• Critical illness insurance
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Travel insurance
• Health screening
• Gym discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health cash plan
• Flexible working with our 3:2 hybrid work model
• Equivalent of $250 USD for new joiners on 6 month + contract to support home working setup
• 25 days’ annual leave (in addition to public holidays) plus 2 volunteering days, birthday day off work and discretionary festive closure
• Flexible public holidays
• Sweets and snacks in the office
• Exclusive shopping discounts and perks
• Annual eyecare voucher
• Season ticket loan
• Referral bonus scheme
• Long service bonus
• Enhanced family leave
• Inclusive and invisible health policies

Note from the Talent Team:We appreciate the time take to apply for the role and your recent interest in Weber Shandwick. We will review all applications within five working days and be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, due to volume we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search.At IPG DXTRA we are proud to be a . We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.#LI-LW1

Expected salary:

Location: London

Job date: Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:20:51 GMT

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