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Vice President / Associate Director, Crisis & RiskApplylocations: London, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: JR102805Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Associate Director, Litigation Communications - Crisis & Risk Location: London, Victoria Contract: Full-time Working pattern: Hybrid About Edelman Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, helping businesses and organisations evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations.We are the world's leading independent communications firm, with more than 6,000 people in over 60 offices globally. Our independence and family ownership give us the freedom to invest in original thinking, long-term client relationships and work that helps organisations earn the lasting trust of their stakeholders.In the UK, more than 600 people are based in our Victoria office. We advise some of the world's best-known businesses, brands and institutions across corporate reputation, crisis, public affairs, health, technology, capital markets, energy, research and analytics. About the team Edelman's London Crisis & Risk team is the global Centre of Excellence for Edelman's crisis communications capability and sits at the heart of our international crisis network.We counsel leading global corporations, brands and institutions through reputational challenges that matter. Our work spans live incidents and longer-burn issues, including litigation, regulatory scrutiny, cyber incidents, digital disinformation, executive transitions, corporate governance crises, societal issues, workplace misconduct, campaign controversies and geopolitical events.We advise far beyond media relations. Our work considers the full stakeholder picture, from regulators, policymakers, investors and employees to customers, campaigners, digital communities and the media. We work closely with colleagues across Edelman's integrated practices, including Corporate Reputation, Public Affairs, Employee Experience, Digital, Creative, Edelman Smithfield, Trust and DxI. The role We're looking for an Associate Director with strong litigation communications, legal affairs and crisis communications experience to join our UK Crisis & Risk team.This is a senior client-facing role, reporting to the Head of UK Crisis and Risk. You will operate across a number of clients, providing specialist litigation communications and legal affairs advice to clients and Edelman teams, while also contributing to wider crisis and reputational risk work.You will advise organisations facing complex legal, regulatory and reputational challenges, helping them communicate with judgement, discipline and credibility. This may include active litigation, regulatory investigations, class actions, employment disputes, corporate governance issues, competition matters, inquiries, enforcement action, activist pressure or matters where legal process and public scrutiny intersect.You will need to be comfortable working alongside legal teams, senior executives and communications leaders, translating complex legal issues into clear communications strategy while respecting legal constraints. The role is not only about managing media interest. It is about understanding how legal issues are judged by multiple audiences, how narratives develop, where reputational risk sits, and what clients should say, do and avoid under pressure.The role involves occasional out of hours work during live issues and fast-moving situations. Key responsibilities Client counsel and delivery Provide calm, clear and well-informed litigation communications and legal affairs counsel to clients facing complex reputational challenges. Advise clients and internal teams on communications strategy around active or potential litigation, regulatory scrutiny, investigations, disputes and other legally sensitive matters. Develop high-quality client materials, including risk assessments, stakeholder maps, legal and reputational scenario planning, communications strategies, messaging, Q&As, reactive lines, holding statements, briefing materials and escalation protocols. Work closely with lawyers, in-house legal teams, senior executives and communications leaders to ensure communications support legal strategy without allowing legal caution to create reputational exposure. Support and lead day-to-day client relationships across a varied portfolio of Crisis & Risk accounts. Provide strategic counsel across the full stakeholder environment, including media, regulators, policymakers, employees, investors, customers, campaigners and digital communities. Help clients prepare for hearings, judgments, regulatory decisions, inquiries, announcements and other moments where legal and reputational pressure may intensify. Contribute to live crisis response, including rapid counsel, issues assessment, messaging and coordination across teams and markets. Work within integrated Edelman teams and with colleagues across the global crisis network to support multi-market client challenges. Commercial and account leadership Manage client work to a high standard, ensuring strong project management, clear roles, deadline discipline and quality control across account teams. Support account financial management, including forecasting, budgeting, hours allocation and managing servicing levels. Identify opportunities to grow existing client relationships through smart counsel, proactive risk identification and relevant specialist support. Contribute to new business, including proposals, pitch materials, credentials, case studies and specialist litigation communications offers. Help build Edelman's litigation communications capability in the UK by developing strong internal knowledge, practical tools and relationships with relevant legal and advisory partners. Team contribution Coach and develop junior colleagues, helping them build confidence in issues management, litigation communications and crisis response. Support a strong, collaborative team culture based on judgement, pace, accountability and high-quality client work. Share insight on emerging litigation, regulatory, policy and reputational risk trends that may affect clients. Work constructively with colleagues across Crisis & Risk, Corporate Reputation, Public Affairs, Digital, Workplace Advisory and Edelman Smithfield. What you bring Strong experience in litigation communications, legal affairs, crisis communications, corporate reputation, public affairs, journalism, law or a related field. A track record of advising clients or senior stakeholders on legally sensitive, high-pressure or high-profile issues. Strong understanding of how litigation, regulatory scrutiny and public reputation interact. Excellent judgement, including the ability to balance legal risk, reputational risk, stakeholder expectations and commercial realities. Confident client counsel skills, with the maturity to advise senior communications leaders, legal teams and executives under pressure. Excellent writing ability, with strong attention to detail and the ability to produce clear, disciplined materials at pace. Strong project and account management skills, including the ability to manage deadlines, teams, budgets and client expectations. An interest in current affairs, business, law, politics, media and emerging reputational risks. A collaborative style, with the confidence to work independently and the discipline to coordinate well across teams. Experience working with law firms, barristers, in-house legal teams, regulatory specialists or disputes advisers would be helpful. Legal training or a legal qualification is welcome but not essential. What matters most is strong judgement, legal literacy and the ability to advise clients credibly where legal process and public scrutiny meet. What success looks like You will be a trusted adviser to clients and teams on litigation communications and legal affairs. You will help clients make better decisions under pressure, produce work that stands up to legal and reputational scrutiny, and strengthen Edelman's position as a leading adviser on complex disputes, investigations and crises.You will combine specialist expertise with broad crisis communications judgement, helping the UK Crisis & Risk team deliver high-quality work across live issues, retained accounts, new business and the development of our litigation communications offer.We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Vice President / Associate Director, Crisis & RiskApplylocations: London, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: JR102805Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Associate Director, Litigation Communications - Crisis & Risk Location: London, Victoria Contract: Full-time Working pattern: Hybrid About Edelman Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, helping businesses and organisations evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations.We are the world's leading independent communications firm, with more than 6,000 people in over 60 offices globally. Our independence and family ownership give us the freedom to invest in original thinking, long-term client relationships and work that helps organisations earn the lasting trust of their stakeholders.In the UK, more than 600 people are based in our Victoria office. We advise some of the world's best-known businesses, brands and institutions across corporate reputation, crisis, public affairs, health, technology, capital markets, energy, research and analytics. About the team Edelman's London Crisis & Risk team is the global Centre of Excellence for Edelman's crisis communications capability and sits at the heart of our international crisis network.We counsel leading global corporations, brands and institutions through reputational challenges that matter. Our work spans live incidents and longer-burn issues, including litigation, regulatory scrutiny, cyber incidents, digital disinformation, executive transitions, corporate governance crises, societal issues, workplace misconduct, campaign controversies and geopolitical events.We advise far beyond media relations. Our work considers the full stakeholder picture, from regulators, policymakers, investors and employees to customers, campaigners, digital communities and the media. We work closely with colleagues across Edelman's integrated practices, including Corporate Reputation, Public Affairs, Employee Experience, Digital, Creative, Edelman Smithfield, Trust and DxI. The role We're looking for an Associate Director with strong litigation communications, legal affairs and crisis communications experience to join our UK Crisis & Risk team.This is a senior client-facing role, reporting to the Head of UK Crisis and Risk. You will operate across a number of clients, providing specialist litigation communications and legal affairs advice to clients and Edelman teams, while also contributing to wider crisis and reputational risk work.You will advise organisations facing complex legal, regulatory and reputational challenges, helping them communicate with judgement, discipline and credibility. This may include active litigation, regulatory investigations, class actions, employment disputes, corporate governance issues, competition matters, inquiries, enforcement action, activist pressure or matters where legal process and public scrutiny intersect.You will need to be comfortable working alongside legal teams, senior executives and communications leaders, translating complex legal issues into clear communications strategy while respecting legal constraints. The role is not only about managing media interest. It is about understanding how legal issues are judged by multiple audiences, how narratives develop, where reputational risk sits, and what clients should say, do and avoid under pressure.The role involves occasional out of hours work during live issues and fast-moving situations. Key responsibilities Client counsel and delivery Provide calm, clear and well-informed litigation communications and legal affairs counsel to clients facing complex reputational challenges. Advise clients and internal teams on communications strategy around active or potential litigation, regulatory scrutiny, investigations, disputes and other legally sensitive matters. Develop high-quality client materials, including risk assessments, stakeholder maps, legal and reputational scenario planning, communications strategies, messaging, Q&As, reactive lines, holding statements, briefing materials and escalation protocols. Work closely with lawyers, in-house legal teams, senior executives and communications leaders to ensure communications support legal strategy without allowing legal caution to create reputational exposure. Support and lead day-to-day client relationships across a varied portfolio of Crisis & Risk accounts. Provide strategic counsel across the full stakeholder environment, including media, regulators, policymakers, employees, investors, customers, campaigners and digital communities. Help clients prepare for hearings, judgments, regulatory decisions, inquiries, announcements and other moments where legal and reputational pressure may intensify. Contribute to live crisis response, including rapid counsel, issues assessment, messaging and coordination across teams and markets. Work within integrated Edelman teams and with colleagues across the global crisis network to support multi-market client challenges. Commercial and account leadership Manage client work to a high standard, ensuring strong project management, clear roles, deadline discipline and quality control across account teams. Support account financial management, including forecasting, budgeting, hours allocation and managing servicing levels. Identify opportunities to grow existing client relationships through smart counsel, proactive risk identification and relevant specialist support. Contribute to new business, including proposals, pitch materials, credentials, case studies and specialist litigation communications offers. Help build Edelman's litigation communications capability in the UK by developing strong internal knowledge, practical tools and relationships with relevant legal and advisory partners. Team contribution Coach and develop junior colleagues, helping them build confidence in issues management, litigation communications and crisis response. Support a strong, collaborative team culture based on judgement, pace, accountability and high-quality client work. Share insight on emerging litigation, regulatory, policy and reputational risk trends that may affect clients. Work constructively with colleagues across Crisis & Risk, Corporate Reputation, Public Affairs, Digital, Workplace Advisory and Edelman Smithfield. What you bring Strong experience in litigation communications, legal affairs, crisis communications, corporate reputation, public affairs, journalism, law or a related field. A track record of advising clients or senior stakeholders on legally sensitive, high-pressure or high-profile issues. Strong understanding of how litigation, regulatory scrutiny and public reputation interact. Excellent judgement, including the ability to balance legal risk, reputational risk, stakeholder expectations and commercial realities. Confident client counsel skills, with the maturity to advise senior communications leaders, legal teams and executives under pressure. Excellent writing ability, with strong attention to detail and the ability to produce clear, disciplined materials at pace. Strong project and account management skills, including the ability to manage deadlines, teams, budgets and client expectations. An interest in current affairs, business, law, politics, media and emerging reputational risks. A collaborative style, with the confidence to work independently and the discipline to coordinate well across teams. Experience working with law firms, barristers, in-house legal teams, regulatory specialists or disputes advisers would be helpful. Legal training or a legal qualification is welcome but not essential. What matters most is strong judgement, legal literacy and the ability to advise clients credibly where legal process and public scrutiny meet. What success looks like You will be a trusted adviser to clients and teams on litigation communications and legal affairs. You will help clients make better decisions under pressure, produce work that stands up to legal and reputational scrutiny, and strengthen Edelman's position as a leading adviser on complex disputes, investigations and crises.You will combine specialist expertise with broad crisis communications judgement, helping the UK Crisis & Risk team deliver high-quality work across live issues, retained accounts, new business and the development of our litigation communications offer.We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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Senior Commercial Manager - Insurance London (Hybrid, minimum 2 days per week in the office) About the role We're looking for aSenior Commercial Managerto help drive the next phase of growth in Bionic's Insurance business. Reporting to the Managing Director, Insurance, you'll own commercial performance across our New Business channel and play a key role in shaping strategy, profitability and customer outcomes. You'll work closely with senior leaders to identify growth opportunities, improve performance and deliver measurable business results. This is a highly visible role with exposure to Executive and Board-level stakeholders, working across Sales, Marketing, Product, Technology, Data, Finance and Operations to drive commercial success. What you'll be doing Own commercial performance across the Insurance New Business channel. Lead forecasting, planning, budgeting and target setting. Use data, customer insight and market intelligence to identify growth opportunities and improve customer outcomes. Drive initiatives that improve acquisition, conversion, profitability and performance. Own and communicate the Insurance New Business roadmap. Influence investment decisions across owned, paid and partner acquisition channels. Present performance, opportunities, risks and recommendations to the Insurance Leadership Team and Board. Lead and develop a small team of analysts. What we're looking for Strong commercial experience in insurance, financial services or another performance-led environment. A track record of improving growth, profitability or customer outcomes. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience using data and insight to influence senior stakeholders and decision-making. Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills. The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery in a fast-paced environment. Insurance experience would be beneficial but isn't essential. We're interested in candidates with strong commercial capability, a growth mindset and a proven record of delivering results. Why Bionic? At Bionic, we want to make it radically easier for business owners to sort their business essentials. By using a world-class human service, smart technology, anddata, our tech-enabled expertshelp match business owners with the bestdeals for their energy, connectivity, insurance & finance. By creating a one-stop-shop for all business essentials, our purpose is to 'earn the lifetime loyalty of British businesses'. You'll be joining a business with ambitious growth plans, talented colleagues and a culture that values collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to make an impact, work closely with senior leaders and help shape the future of our Insurance business. Interview process Initial conversation with a member of the Talent Acquisition team. First-stage Teams interview. Final-stage interview, including a presentation. Closing date for applications: Friday 28th August We know that our employees set us apart from our competitors; our benefits are just one way we say thanks. Enhance your health & wellbeing Private healthcare cover Employee Assistance Programme, including a virtual GP service, priority physio & talking therapies Eyecare scheme Taking time away from work 25 days annual leave plus 8 UK bank holidays, increasing with tenure 1 paid family/religious day per year (post-probation) 1 paid charity volunteering day per year Option to buy/sell up to 3 additional days of leave per year Family matters: for special moments Enhanced maternity, paternity, or shared parental leave 2 days off for your wedding upon joining, up to 5 days after 2 years' service Flexible working options & hybrid work approach Financial wellbeing Auto-enrolled salary sacrifice pension scheme Life assurance Season ticket loans, salary advances & home-buy/rent loans (based on tenure) Cycle to work scheme Recognition Highflyers incentive for top performers Company summer & Christmas parties, awards, recognition Long service awards
Senior Commercial Manager - Insurance London (Hybrid, minimum 2 days per week in the office) About the role We're looking for aSenior Commercial Managerto help drive the next phase of growth in Bionic's Insurance business. Reporting to the Managing Director, Insurance, you'll own commercial performance across our New Business channel and play a key role in shaping strategy, profitability and customer outcomes. You'll work closely with senior leaders to identify growth opportunities, improve performance and deliver measurable business results. This is a highly visible role with exposure to Executive and Board-level stakeholders, working across Sales, Marketing, Product, Technology, Data, Finance and Operations to drive commercial success. What you'll be doing Own commercial performance across the Insurance New Business channel. Lead forecasting, planning, budgeting and target setting. Use data, customer insight and market intelligence to identify growth opportunities and improve customer outcomes. Drive initiatives that improve acquisition, conversion, profitability and performance. Own and communicate the Insurance New Business roadmap. Influence investment decisions across owned, paid and partner acquisition channels. Present performance, opportunities, risks and recommendations to the Insurance Leadership Team and Board. Lead and develop a small team of analysts. What we're looking for Strong commercial experience in insurance, financial services or another performance-led environment. A track record of improving growth, profitability or customer outcomes. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience using data and insight to influence senior stakeholders and decision-making. Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills. The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery in a fast-paced environment. Insurance experience would be beneficial but isn't essential. We're interested in candidates with strong commercial capability, a growth mindset and a proven record of delivering results. Why Bionic? At Bionic, we want to make it radically easier for business owners to sort their business essentials. By using a world-class human service, smart technology, anddata, our tech-enabled expertshelp match business owners with the bestdeals for their energy, connectivity, insurance & finance. By creating a one-stop-shop for all business essentials, our purpose is to 'earn the lifetime loyalty of British businesses'. You'll be joining a business with ambitious growth plans, talented colleagues and a culture that values collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to make an impact, work closely with senior leaders and help shape the future of our Insurance business. Interview process Initial conversation with a member of the Talent Acquisition team. First-stage Teams interview. Final-stage interview, including a presentation. Closing date for applications: Friday 28th August We know that our employees set us apart from our competitors; our benefits are just one way we say thanks. Enhance your health & wellbeing Private healthcare cover Employee Assistance Programme, including a virtual GP service, priority physio & talking therapies Eyecare scheme Taking time away from work 25 days annual leave plus 8 UK bank holidays, increasing with tenure 1 paid family/religious day per year (post-probation) 1 paid charity volunteering day per year Option to buy/sell up to 3 additional days of leave per year Family matters: for special moments Enhanced maternity, paternity, or shared parental leave 2 days off for your wedding upon joining, up to 5 days after 2 years' service Flexible working options & hybrid work approach Financial wellbeing Auto-enrolled salary sacrifice pension scheme Life assurance Season ticket loans, salary advances & home-buy/rent loans (based on tenure) Cycle to work scheme Recognition Highflyers incentive for top performers Company summer & Christmas parties, awards, recognition Long service awards