Head of External Communications

A global, FTSE-listed business are looking for a new Head of External Communications to lead group media relations and PR, including financial, ESG & diversity & inclusion communications.

The successful candidate will bring with them a great little black book of media contacts across top-tier trade and national press, particularly in relation to UK plc news, and be someone who excels at proactively pitching stories and managing crisis communications.

The role will cover various topics and content, from financial communications to thought leadership campaigning and developing media campaigns across social media and digital content channels.

You will also line manage 2 external communications managers.

If you want to take your career to the next level, your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead media relations across the Group, including financial communications, ESG & I&D
• Lead and mobilise marketing and communications colleagues and their respective agencies in the regions in support of Group objectives.
• Independently own programs/campaigns from concept through to execution
• Compose and lead content creation, including communications plans, press releases, bylines, talking points, media briefings social and digital media
• Build collaborative relationships with business stakeholders and partners to align communications strategy with business objectives
• Support media interactions of core business stakeholders in agreed channels
• Manage social media strategy and management with partnership from the content team in support of corporate reputational objectives

Your key skills and experience will include:

• Senior media relations and PR experience within global, FTSE-listed businesses
• Exceptional proactive and reactive media relations skills, with great contacts list across top tier publications
• Exceptional writing skills, adept at writing across mediums such as press releases, thought leadership, bylined articles etc.
• Experience developing social media and digital PR campaigns
• Line management experience

Apply now!