Communications Manager

A chartered body is looking for a bright and enthusiastic Communications Manager to support in delivering the organisation’s communications strategy, plans and messaging.

Key responsibilities:

Supporting the Head of Marketing and Communications the purpose of the role is bringing to life, and continually improving, our communications plan for the organisation.

• Work across the organisation and with relevant agencies, to ensure messaging alignment. This includes international messaging.
• Source and develop stories that best illustrate the purpose of the organisation and to develop a narrative to bring our strategy to life
• Work with internal teams to help develop best practice in their approach to communication, both internal and external
• Manage production and sign off of all media materials, working with internal teams
• (Content, digital marketing etc.) to ensure there is consistency of messaging to all external audiences
• Responsible for production of Annual Report and other corporate communications collateral
• Work with the rest of the team to share the story online, including through our website and social media
• Ensure an ongoing flow of exciting and inspiring content for all audiences is enabled by day to day management of the editorial calendar
• Take ownership of a number of channels and help refine and improve them in line with colleague feedback and emerging technologies
• With the support of our PR agency, report and measure all media coverage at regular intervals
• Dissemination of coverage gained across the organisation and to all key stakeholders
• Work alongside the Policy team, the wider Commercial team and the Events Manager to help plan, manage and deliver professional and inspiring external events and activities

Key skills required:

• Demonstrable successful stakeholder management skills: able to quickly and confidently establish good working relationships with key internal and external contacts at all levels, including the ability to communicate clearly and manage expectations
• Exemplary writing skills, with examples of inspiring Exec level content
• Extensive media relations capability, with provable examples of end to end ownership of campaigns
• Social media and digital savvy,
• Agency management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including advanced copy-writing and proofreading skills
• Experience in planning and writing communications plans

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