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. Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. Learn more at www.bursonglobal.com.
ABOUT BURSON
Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialised 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. Burson operates under WPP (NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. Learn more at www.bursonglobal.com.
WHAT MAKES US BURSON
The Assistant, Business Development and Marketing, will provide consistent support, rigour, consistency and a creative and entrepreneurial mindset to the running of the UK Business Development and Marketing team.
This team is focused on agency growth and brand building and plays an important role at the centre of the agency. This individual will form a key part of the team.
The successful individual will be a people person who is comfortable dealing with and supporting colleagues at all levels within the business, they will enjoy working as part of a close-knit team focused on generating new opportunities for Burson and building its profile externally.
They will be comfortable with working independently and intuitively to support the smooth-running of the growth function and help to maximise chances of conversion by enabling teams to focus on responses and content, rather than logistics and operations.
A passion for being organised and one step ahead is needed – and an interest in communications and marketing would also be welcomed!
YOUR ROLE AS A BURSON PERSON
General Administration
- Support the MD Business Development & Marketing with diary management and other light administration
- Capture notes and actions and cascade in good time and with clarity and detail
- Manage the core Business Development & Marketing team to ensure efficiency and optimised performance
- Help to manage inflow of new opportunities to Burson UK
- Format Burson materials (e.g. biographies, case studies, recent pitch documents, RFI information etc) to ensure consistency within brand guidelines and ongoing relevance and use
- Play a part in managing UK and global resources to periodically refresh and update
- Work with the team to navigate the UK business to ensure regular accurate reporting (new and ongoing opportunities) in a timely and effective fashion
- Play an integral role in UK reporting on new opportunities
- Support specific pitch teams with logistics and other support
Marketing (events / social media)
- Support with Burson marketing initiatives such as events, thought leadership activity, research etc
- Work as a key part of the Burson social media team – with responsibility for posting
- Play an integral role with the team on Burson events – e.g. invite management, logistics, social content
- Collaborate with the Business Development & Marketing team with pitch event management, including pitch theatre and event management
YOU’LL BRING ALONG WITH YOU
- Exceptional attention to detail, takes direction quickly and uses it to intuitively navigate processes and opportunities
- Strong organisational ability and attention to detail
- A proactive approach that is unafraid to ask the right questions at the right time to ensure things get done
- Resilient in obtaining and filing materials to ensure the Burson business development and marketing resources maintain relevance and freshness and are of optimal benefit to the whole business
- Confident dealing with stakeholders at all levels across the business
- Creative and agile approach to problem-solving to support teams as well as individuals
- Experience of working in a fast moving, multi-stakeholder environment and delivering work to pressing deadlines.
- Able to build working relationships quickly and effectively to provide trusted support
OUR LONDON OFFICE
Burson 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.
KEY BURSON BENEFITS
- 25 days holiday per year. After 3 years continuous service the entitlement will rise by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30 days after 7 years
- Flexible Public Holidays – you can swap public holidays for days of personal significance.
- Group life assurance scheme (4x basic salary).
- Discounted dental and travel insurance
- Full access to Headspace app
- Westfield Health Cash Plan
- Matched pension contributions
- Comprehensive private medical care
- Enhanced maternity & paternity schemes (after one years’ service).
At Burson, diversity, equity and inclusion are not just values; they are strategic imperatives that fuel our future in an industry built on the art of understanding, connecting and developing relationships. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue and cultivating meaningful experiences that drive innovation and creativity. It also enables our agency to thrive and deliver brilliant work.
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When you click the "Submit Application" button below, this will send any information you add below to Burson. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.
