Communications Specialist – Household Consumer Brand – 12 month FTC

An award-winning team within a big, household consumer brand are looking for a Communications Specialist (SAE/AM) to join their dynamic and collaborative in-house team. The role offers fantastic opportunities to work across a mix of communications strategies, both proactive and reactive, as well as media campaigns, charity partnerships and events. With stores and franchises across the UK and an international reputation, this is a brilliant chance to gain high profile exposure within a hands on and versatile role.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with functional Heads of, as well as cross-departmental colleagues, identify and leverage positive stories from within the business, which are aligned to the Group’s strategic priorities
• Support the delivery of a proactive reputation strategy to protect and promote the brand
• Anticipate, identify and minimise emerging issues, which may negatively impact the Group’s brand and stores reputation
• Work closely with Charity Partners, raising awareness both internally and externally
• Increase colleague awareness of vision, purpose, values and behaviours to support development of the Group’s internal brand and culture
• Design and execute internal engagement tactics which echo external activity

Requirements

• Experience across a broad range of communications disciplines – ideally both internal and external
• Excellent organisational skills including the ability to produce high quality work to tight deadlines
• Good understanding of consumer trends, including the influencer environment
• Good understanding of the social, political and economic environment in the UK and Ireland
• Strong ability to digest and interpret complex and detailed information
• An independent thinker willing able to express and support a convincing point of view
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail

If you think you are suitable for this role, email your CV to [email protected]