Technology Digital Economy Lead
BCW EMEA, Belgium

Hill amp; Knowlton and BCW are merging to form Burson, a powerhouse delivering modern communications leadership at scale to clients across the world. The merged company will become an industry-leading, full-service communications agency focused on building and protecting reputation.The new agency will support a client roster that includes more than half of the Fortune 100 across corporate and public affairs, healthcare, technology, and brand marketing.

About BCW Brussels:

At BCW Brussels, you will find a collegiate and collaborative environment focused on opportunity and a growth mindset. Our teams are diverse and talented and deliver innovative solutions to our celebrated client roster. We offer depth and breadth of communications capabilities and industry expertise, matched by innovative tools. Our counsel and campaigns are increasingly digital and social, and we make the most of BCW’s global network to create global impact and move people. For more information on BCW Brussels: https://bcw-global.com/eu

We believe that creating truly inclusive and innovative solutions is critical to our success, so Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (I.D.E.A.) are embedded into everything we do for our people, agency, clients, and the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from talent across all dimensions of race/ethnicity and the LGBTQ+, differently abled.

The Role:

Can you lead and inspire a highly regarded, motivated, and successful Technology and Digital Economy team of 15+ consultants?

An exceptional opportunity has arisen to lead BCW Brussels’ Technology and Digital Economy (TDE) Team as part of the leading communications agency - BCW.

This is a senior leadership role with high-level responsibilities and an opportunity to drive BCW’s overall business and people objectives. The role incudes overall responsibility for a significant and diverse client portfolio, business development and marketing of BCW Brussels’ Technology and Digital Economyoffer, and most importantly to lead and offer bespoke growth opportunities to a talented and dynamic team.

What you’ll do as you move with us:

• Have a growth mindset and open mind to learning new approaches and tackling challenges.
• Help identify bespoke growth opportunities for all team members and guide the team to address collective and individual challenges.
• Ensure team members are making the most of the dynamics and opportunities linked to a diverse and inclusive workplace and network; and
• Ensure that you and client teams understand, deliver, and innovate against a diverse set of client needs.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a diverse team of 15+ consultants, define the team culture, structure, and strategic priorities.
• Be a leading voice on BCW Brussels’ Leadership Team, helping to shape and execute BCW Brussels’ strategy.
• Manage and be responsible for all aspects of the TDE team, including but not limited to overall strategy, client service, team performance and management, financial performance, team well-being.
• Identify, attract, and hire new talent to the team.
• Help grow the BCW TDE offer and client roster through business development, organic client growth, marketing, and delivering high quality work.

Experience that contributes to your success:

• A team leader and builder, with the ability to hire, inspire and mentor the next generation of integrated communications consultants.
• An innovator and thought leader, able to anticipate trends and with a vision of the future of integrated communications and technology policy; and
• A collaborator and networker, who can operate and succeed in a matrixed/network environment.
• Significant experience in a consultancy, corporate role, or professional services firm.
• Deep expertise in public affairs and integrated communications.
• Expertise across EU policy issues, with a strong focus on technology policy; and
• Established network with policymakers, media, business leaders and influencers.

Our Promise

BCW is committed to growing and sustaining an agency that is both representative and inclusive of the communities we live and work within. At BCW, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enables our agency to thrive and deliver brilliant work. We actively welcome applications from under-represented individuals and groups and celebrate differences, be it ethnicity, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.

We will only assess you on your abilities and fit for the role, please do get in touch if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure a le

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