Head of Agriculture

Overview Head of Agriculture & Consumer Goods Practice — Burson, Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium We are looking for an experienced consultant-advisor at Director level to lead our Agriculture and Consumer Goods practice in Brussels. This role reports to the Chief Client Officer. What You'll Do Practice Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Agriculture and Consumer Goods practice, setting the overall strategy and driving growth. Team Management: Manage and mentor a team of consultants, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. This includes recruitment, training, performance management, and career development. Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities, developing and maintaining strong client relationships within the agriculture and consumer goods sectors. This includes proposal writing, pitching, and negotiating contracts. Policy Expertise: Maintain deep expertise in EU policies related to agriculture, and consumer goods. Client Advisory: Provide expert advice and strategic guidance to clients on a range of EU policy issues, including regulatory developments, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement. Thought Leadership: Represent the firm as a thought leader in the field, contributing to marketing and participating in external events. Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other practice areas to deliver integrated solutions to clients. Financial Management: Oversee the financial performance of the practice, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Mentor, inspire and train colleagues, helping them develop professionally and support them to deliver best-in-class consulting services. Experience That Contributes To Success Extensive experience in agriculture, retail, or consumer goods policy within an agency, industry, or trade association environment. Proven ability to lead and manage complex public affairs projects, campaigns, and advocacy programmes. Strong client relationship builder with a track record of delivering strategic advice and maintaining long-term partnerships. Well-versed in financial management, including account forecasting, budgeting, and reporting. Deep network of contacts among EU policymakers, media, and business leaders relevant to agriculture and consumer goods. Demonstrated leadership in people management with a collaborative, motivational approach. Highly organised and calm under pressure, with experience managing high-stakes, fast-paced situations. Entrepreneurial and self-driven, with a commitment to inclusion, professional development, and team culture. You Belong At Burson Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success. At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best—creativity and communications—require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together. We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Public Relations and Communications Services #J-18808-Ljbffr