Marketing & Communications Manager
Posted 04/04/2024 by Omni RMS
Marketing & Communications Manager
Contract: Marketing
Location: London, E14 9SH
Hours of work: 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
We are currently recruiting for a Marketing & Communications Manager to enhance and protect the reputation of our client through management of key external communications channels, including press office and other media.
Job Description
As the Marketing & Communications Manager you will support the UK&I Marketing & Communications team and wider Commercial function to deliver on the business’ commercial targets.
As the Marketing & Communications Manager, you will support the UK&I Marketing & Communications team and wider Commercial function to deliver on the business’ commercial targets.
In this role, you will be able to manage a number of programmes/projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Part of the job will entail coordinating input from many stakeholders and synthesising into coherent messaging, and delivering these via a variety of channels.
Key Responsibilities
- Handling inbound press enquiries and coordinating the relevant response, including collating SME input and signoffs
- Creating business news press releases & stories (new products/services/initiatives, contract awards/extensions, etc.)
- Coordinating C-suite and other SMEs for content production, event preparation and media interviews
- Preparing SMEs for media and speaking engagements —supporting the Head of Content & Brand with logistics and briefing documents, e.g., messaging narratives, speaking notes, Q&A preparation, speeches, media training, presentation creation
- Building relationships with trade and professional publications to drive proactive media opportunities for SMEs and leadership
- Collating events and networking opportunities from membership/ sponsorship organisations and sharing with relevant stakeholders in the business —BSA, IWFM, CoreNet, DKUK
- Monitoring social media channels for content that may damage the companies reputation, and manage comments as necessary
- Tracking digital and print media channels to identify trending topics/articles for SMEs and senior leadership to comment on
- Identifying industry and professional award schemes for which the business should apply, driving submissions from internal stakeholders and promoting results (shortlistings, finalists, wins, etc.)
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
- Minimum BA/BSc
- Approx 5 years’ on-the-job experience
- In-house or agency, working in or with highly regulated businesses
- Excellent presentation, communication, and writing skills.
- Experience creating and executing external communications, and an ability to create compelling messages.
- A team player with high accountability for own actions.
- Curious critical thinker — keen to understand the ‘bigger picture’ and gather information / make connections to stay informed.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- 126959
- Job ID:
- 221257736
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