Communications Manager

EMR are working with a FTSE-100 property company to recruit a Communications Manager, who will support the Head of Communications in planning, implementing and evaluating PR that creates positive awareness of the Company's corporate purpose, strategy, operations and social responsibility.

As Communications Manager, you will be a driven, personable individual with a positive, pragmatic outlook, good judgement and a clear focus on results. You will also be comfortable dealing with senior executives and able to communicate clearly with people of all levels.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Plan and implement agreed PR activity in support of specific business initiatives, ensuring corporate reputation is maintained
• Establish strong working relationships with key internal and external clients to gather news and recommend the most appropriate responses
• Write high quality written material for publication and effectively edit and manage draft materials submitted by external PR agencies
• Work with the wider Corporate Affairs & Sustainability team to develop ideas and create communications materials to support business objectives. Ensure collateral is shared and re purposed for maximum effect across multiple communication channels.
• Manage relevant external PR resource day to day to ensure PR activity is delivered to the schedule and quality required
• Monitor, evaluate and review effectiveness of PR activity. Use and share this understanding to inform strategic approach
• Be an initial point of contact on media enquiries and act as official spokesperson within agreed parameters

Your skills and experience will include:

• 4-5 years experience working in PR, ideally in the real estate or construction industries
• Relevant product and industry knowledge
• Excellent experience of managing communications and responding to crisis and high pressure situations
• Proven experience of managing and collaborating with multiple PR agencies
• Excellent writing skills

If you feel you have the skills and experience please apply now!