Associate Director (Travel & Tourism) - Brand PR (Maternity Cover) - Award Winning Global Team/Agency

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Why FleishmanHillard?&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We have been named PRWeek’s Global Agency of the Year and Best Places to Work; a “Standout Agency” on Advertising Age’s A-List; NAFE’s “Top 50 Companies for Executive Women” for six years running; and among our firm’s award-winning work we’ve taken home 5 Lions at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity in previous years.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable working environment for everyone. As the only PR Agency awarded EY’s National Equality Standard (twice!), all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. Do let us know if you need any adjustments made during the interview process.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>The Team:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Our Brand Impact team harness the collective power of creative, social and strategic marketing to produce electric, infectious and award-winning communications.&nbsp; We create provocative, inspiring solutions for big brands with stories to tell - which could be anything from traditional media, social first content and creators to an installation, film, event or long-term movement. And while we’re part of a successful global group, we have developed a ‘start-up’ mentality of bravery and entrepreneurialism, rooted in business-changing ideas.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>The Role:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">As a seasoned Associate Director, you’ll play a strategic role managing an impressive portfolio of travel and tourism clients. You'll orchestrate integrated, multi-market brand campaigns that span media relations, influencer partnerships, social media, and experiential activations—positioning your clients as essential brands in a competitive landscape. As the day-to-day lead, you'll be responsible for building trusted client relationships through strategic counsel, budget management and project delivery, and leading diverse, integrated teams to create standout work that drives real business impact. You will also help foster a culture of curiosity and play a huge role in building trusted relationships across our business and supporting talent at all levels.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">NB: This role is a 12 month maternity cover starting July/August.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Key Responsibilities include:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Take the helm as day-to-day lead, orchestrating integrated PR and brand activation programmes across a portfolio of brilliant travel and tourism clients</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Craft forward-thinking brand communications that resonate with both leisure and business travellers</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Position your clients as the must-know brands in an increasingly crowded travel and tourism landscape</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Build and deepen client relationships through trusted strategic counsel and audience-led brand positioning, to become their go-to council</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Orchestrate multi-market brand campaigns spanning media relations, influencer partnerships, social media content development, experiential events and more</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Coordinate seamless delivery across international markets and diverse traveller segments</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Drive new business and organic growth through strategic networking and cross-market opportunities</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Own client budgets and project delivery, delivering exceptional service and measurable impact for clients</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Contribute to thought leadership, represent the agency at industry events, and shape where we go next</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">About You:</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">A confident, curious brand communicator with strong travel, tourism, or airline/aviation sector experience (bonus points for agency credentials)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">A person who can craft a story and who builds genuine client trust and delivers the standout work that drives awareness, consideration, and loyalty</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">A confident leader of integrated teams and multi-channel programmes - from that first creative idea to flawless delivery across digital, social, traditional media, and real-world experiences</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">A passionate observer of traveller behaviour and market trends with genuine curiosity about how and why people move around the world</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Able to span both brand and corporate worlds, to offer executive and crisis support when needed.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">A real collaborator who champions inclusion, feedback and professional development</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Right to work in the UK and able to work in our Bankside office at least 3 days per week</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Willing and able to travel for work - we work with travel brands, so occasional travel is part of the gig!</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>What We Offer You:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">A warm and friendly team with a fantastic portfolio of global and UK clients</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">A truly global network, the opportunity to be part of multi-market campaigns, regularly working with colleagues across the globe.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Global mobility, a programme of short-term or permanent exchange opportunities, particularly in EMEA or the US.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">A strengths-based L&amp;D framework with an in-house coach and development opportunities for career defining work.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Flexibility. We’ve fully embraced hybrid and flexible working. We have a great office and human contact remains an important element of our culture</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Work-life balance, we all work hard but having a life outside work matters to all of us, and we support each other to achieve it.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Culture Club – from office manicures, nutritionists, inhouse massage and acupressure sessions, to Yoga on the roof terrace, quizzes, boot camps, exhibits and summer and Christmas get-togethers.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Opportunities to join our Employee Resource Groups (global and local), the Shadow Board or DE&amp;I Steering committee.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">A Career Guardian Scheme for underrepresented talent and mentorship opportunities</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Pro-bono comms, volunteer opportunities and personal charity matching</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">30 days of holiday plus a day off on your birthday (or that of your child), plus all days between Christmas and New Year and a buy-back scheme for those who want more.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">6-12 week sabbaticals!</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">BUPA medical cover – including 24/7 virtual GP, funded eye tests, fertility, and menopause support.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Permanent Health Insurance</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Generous Pension contributions, personal finance clinics and Life Assurance</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Discounted gym membership and FHeel Well reimbursement</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Cycle2Work scheme and season ticket loans</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Generous parental leave and emergency childcare provision</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Passion Project Grants – funding for your passions outside of work</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Retail, dinner or spa vouchers for key milestones</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Omnicom employee discounts across a variety of high-street retail, travel and entertainment venue</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We will always treat your data in the strictest confidence. For further information our Data &amp; Privacy policy is located on our website.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Apologies in advance but due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to every application individually.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">&nbsp;#LI-Hybrid</span></p>