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 such as HSBC, Unilever, and eBay to name a few.
We earn affection, attention, affinity, and purchase by delivering value to people around the world, with deep specialisms spanning technology, entertainment & lifestyle, and energy. We are known for:
Developing data driven insights and strategies to drive measurable impactCreating impactful campaigns that tap into cultureCreating channel and platform agnostic campaigns that grow organicallyDelivering integrated campaigns that are earned-first but deliver for paid and ownedWhat's happening? We're hiring for a VP, Business Affairs to join our team in London. This role would suit someone that's currently in a Head of Delivery, Business Affairs or Project Director position.
You will work closely with our existing accounts, project, operations, and legal teams to add more senior capability, both to oversee and make changes to how we work.
This role will enhance the delivery of our work, with key focus areas being accurate documentation, and looking at how we are organised to deliver. Whilst this is predominantly an internal-facing role, some client management may be necessary when acting as a point of escalation. Internal stakeholder management is key.
Ideally, you're a problem solver, a self-starter, a multitasker, and a quick thinker with a level head and excellent people skills. This important role will keep you on your toes with varying day-to-day work that is both fun and challenging.
What will you be doing? Applying agency best practices to autonomously create and drive a process for seamless delivery across all workReviewing client SOWs and third-party contracts for suppliers / vendors.Supporting the teams on vetting, negotiating and contracting third parties, with keen attention to risk managementSummarising client terms as they apply to suppliersPopulating/checking standard form contractsBridging the gap between the Account and Creative teams with Operations and Legal, ensuring all work is of the highest quality before going for reviewIdentify areas where teams need additional clarification or guidance and create appropriate guidelines and materialsSetting in place clear guidelines and boundaries to work toWork with financial Business Manager to identify areas of efficiencyMaintain oversight of all client work streams in the Consumer practice to ensure consistency, knowledge sharing, and accurate financial reportingIdentify and flag discrepancies in plans, demonstrating an understanding of how to efficiently address them and remove hurdlesPrepare materials for contributing to resourcing meetingsProactively build strong, positive relationships with team members at all levels, and act as a widely-known, helpful resource and problem solverWho are you? Qualifications: Significant experience in an agency or production environmentPrevious experience working in a similar programme management / business affairs roleProficient with Microsoft Office and Project Management toolsSolid understanding with proven track record of contracting and negotiationsSolid understanding of and familiarity with agency process and project lifecyclesBe a strong hands-on individual that can organise and operate with multi-faceted teamsPossess strong sense of curiosity, solution-oriented mentality, and critical thinking skillsA proven upbeat, enthusiastic and self-starter attitude with the ability to inspire and motivate a variety of team membersCommercially aware with good attention to detailGood negotiation skills and comfortable managing senior stakeholdersBe able to correctly prioritise, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams from beginning to endAn adaptable attitude and ability to think laterallyCore Benefits: Private medical insuranceGroup life assuranceGroup income protectionEmployee Assistance ProgrammeBuy or sell holidayAdditional life assurance coverCritical illness insuranceTravel insuranceHealth screeningCycle to work schemeHealth cash planFlexible working with our 3:2 hybrid work model4pm Friday finishEquivalent of $250 USD for new joiners on 6 month + contract to support home working setup25 days' annual leave (in addition to public holidays) plus 2 volunteering days, birthday day off work and discretionary festive closureFlexible public holidaysSweets and snacks in the officeExclusive shopping discounts and perksHeadspace membershipSeason ticket loanLong service bonusEnhanced family leaveInclusive and invisible health policiesNote from the Talent Team: We appreciate the time taken 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 Disability Confident Employer. 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.
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