Consumer PR - Business Director

Consumer PR - Business Director Department: Consumer PR & Influence Location: London Contract Type: Fixed-Term 12-Months Full Time/Part time: Full Time Reporting into: Managing Partner About Ogilvy: Ogilvy UK has been creating iconic ideas that deliver impact at scale for clients ever since David Ogilvy founded the company in 1948. The agency specialises in bringing together brand advertising, customer experience marketing, PR, influence and consulting, all fuelled by Behavioural Science. Our world-class award-winning creative campaigns deliver solutions for clients including Sainsbury’s, Lloyds Banking Group, Madri, Unilever and Mondelēz International.  Ogilvy’s influencer marketing practice is the largest globally; we are proud to be the most awarded influencer agency for eight years running and the recipient of the Cannes Grand Prix for Social & Creator for two consecutive years.   The Role: As Business Director you will lead client partnership, strategic counsel and integrated delivery across the portfolio, designed to provide the client with fully focused, senior leadership on some of the world’s most iconic FMCG brands. The role sits at the intersection of  earned-first thinking, culture-led marketing, and integrated agency delivery , ensuring that PR, social, influence and advertising work together to create impact at scale across diverse markets. This pivotal role places you at the heart of our operations for large FMCG portfolio , one of the world's most iconic and dynamic brands. Your remit will span from the initial spark of ideation – identifying trends and innovative opportunities that drive cultural relevance – through the meticulous development of cutting-edge strategies tailored to diverse market nuances and brand objectives . You will lead the charge on defining compelling creative narratives and content frameworks, ensuring brand consistency and breakthrough engagement. Subsequently, you will oversee flawless execution, transforming strategy into impactful activations across various platforms and geographies. This role demands a holistic leader capable of driving innovation, navigating complex client relationships, and delivering measurable results within a dynamic, multi-market agency environment. Key Responsibilities: Client leadership & stakeholder management Act as the senior day-to-day client lead for European and Global teams, building trusted, long-term partnerships Provide strategic counsel across brand, reputation, partnerships and cultural activation Lead complex, multi-market stakeholder management across global, regional and local teams Ensure the FMCG Brand has consistent, senior-level leadership fully embedded in the brand business Global & European strategy development Lead the creation of  global and European communications toolkits , frameworks and playbooks that balance global brand consistency with local market nuance Embed  earned-first thinking  into all toolkits Partner closely with creative and strategy leads to shape culturally relevant, insight-led ideas Market management & intelligence Oversee market engagement across Europe and priority global territories, acting as a central connector between the brands global teams and local markets Ensure clients are consistently informed on  market trends, cultural shifts, competitor activity and emerging opportunities Champion local market insight, ensuring work is adaptable, relevant and executable across diverse regions Global events & partnerships Lead the communications strategy and delivery for  global brand moments and events , ensuring alignment across markets Play a central role in developing and activating  brand partnerships , embedding them seamlessly into toolkits and campaign narratives Work with market and agency leads to bring partnerships to life in locally relevant, culturally resonant ways Team leadership & integration Directly manage a London-based team, working alongside creative and strategy leadership Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture grounded in integration and shared ownership What makes this role different: 100% dedicated to the FMCG portfolio , allowing for deep brand immersion and long-term strategic thinking Operates at true  global scale , balancing global brand stewardship with local market realities Deeply  partnership-led , with collaborations embedded into brand strategy Strong emphasis on  earned-first, culture-first marketing , influencing how integrated campaigns are built from the ground up Sits within a  fully integrated agency model , requiring constant collaboration across discipline Key Leadership Competencies: Proven experience in  global and/or European leadership roles , ideally within FMCG or large-scale consumer brands Exceptional  stakeholder management  skills — this role is heavily relationship-driven and requires confidence navigating complexity Strong understanding of how  global brands operate across markets , with sensitivity to cultural and market nuance Demonstrated experience working in  integrated agency environments  across PR, advertising, social and influence A passion for  culture-led, earned-first marketing  and its role in driving brand relevance and business impact Commercially astute, strategically minded and comfortable operating at senior client level A genuine interest in — and affinity for — the drinks brand s and the wider FMCG landscape Communication & Collaboration:  Defines and communicates the overarching vision for the Influence practice. Develops communication strategies that align the department with agency leadership and fosters a culture of open dialogue and mentorship for senior leaders. Organisation & Resource Management:  Architects the department's operational structure to support profitability and growth. Oversees P&L, leads resource forecasting, and ensures the practice is structured to handle complex, large-scale business needs. Responsibility & Accountability:  Holds ultimate accountability for the entire department's commercial and creative performance. Empowers directors to lead their teams while maintaining transparent, high-level communication with executive leadership on business progress and challenges. Problem Solving & Decision Making:  Acts as the final point of authority on the most critical business issues. Makes high-stakes decisions that protect the agency's commercial interests and mentors directors in strategic problem-solving. Growth & Development:  Champions and funds a departmental learning culture. Defines the long-term talent strategy, creates career pathways for all levels, and builds a best-in-class team through senior hiring and mentorship. Ogilvy Values & Behaviours:  Acts as the ultimate custodian of the agency's values within the department. Embeds these values into the practice's core processes, from recruitment and client management to performance recognition. Skills for Your Growth to Client Partner: To support your progression, you will be expected to develop capabilities in the following areas: C-Suite Partnership & Business Acumen:  Transition from a practice leader to a C-suite strategic advisor. Develop a deep, holistic understanding of the client's entire business model, competitive landscape, and financial drivers to become an indispensable partner to their most senior leaders. Integrated Solution Leadership:  Evolve from leading a single capability to orchestrating the agency's full suite of services. Master the art of integrating diverse crafts—from brand advertising and PR to consulting and data—to solve the client's most complex business problems. Enterprise Commercial Strategy:  Shift focus from departmental P&L management to owning the entire client commercial relationship. Drive enterprise-level growth by identifying strategic opportunities across the client's organization and negotiating large-scale, multi-year partnerships. Relationship as the Core Product:  Mov