Head of Corporate Communication
- Recruiter
- William Blake Group
- Location
-
London
South East EnglandUnited Kingdom
- Salary
- Market Leading
- Posted
- 16 Sep 2021
- Closes
- 30 Sep 2021
- Job Title
- Director
- Category
- Banking and Financial Services
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Key responsibilities
- Execute the yearly media relations programme enhancing the strategic objectives of the business
- Support the communication team's overall strategy and objectives while identifying topics and opportunities to stand out in the media.
- Implement proactive and integrated communication plans on owned and earned channels throughout Europe to allow for enhanced visibility of the company, its expertise and its strategy
- Develop the corporate storytelling and bring forth creative and innovative ideas to reinforce brand power and attractiveness
- Oversee execution and measurement of media relations initiatives
- Develop bespoke strategies to target key reporters
- Install dedicated media meetings and manage our global media events
- Manage and challenge our media relations agencies to generate coverage both on a qualitative and quantitative levels
- Be responsible for the creation of media relations materials : press releases, flash notes, Q&A, statements
- Be responsible for the creation and update of the corporate documentation: brochure, website pages, corporate presentation, corporate talking points for employees, corporate Q&A
- Grant consistency and compliance of corporate content
- Develop a bespoke influencer reach–out strategy in all our countries
- Develop and manage a digital media relations tool to report the media relations activity and enhance visibility.
- Implement a European media clipping process
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify needs and opportunities and act as an advisor to internal stakeholders for media and public speaking
- Manage crisis communication when necessary to protect the brand and our leaders
- Carry out a permanent monitoring of industry and media relations trends
- Deploy locally bespoke media relations initiatives supporting business objectives
- Manage a media relations manager
My client is looking for an entrepreneurial, open–minded expert with a dedication to driving results and sense of ethics. The Head of corporate communication should be able to upgrade the function to support the company's strategy.
SKILLS
- Asset Management experience preferred although not essential
- Demonstrated successful experience in corporate communication and
media relations for an international (European) company or in a media relations agency working for large companies in different geographies
- Successful people management experience
- Solid project management experience
- Excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work on strategic level projects while keeping a strong pragmatic approach
- Ability to translate messages and company priorities into communication actions
- Good knowledge of the finance industry
- Excellent oral and written English, other European language would be strongly appreciated (French, Italian or German preferred)
- Intellectual curiosity, creativity and ability to think bold and out of the box
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in an international and entrepreneurial environment
- Excellent knowledge of the European media landscape (including key financial journalists) and local specificities
- Proactive and team player
- Result–oriented
- Extensive knowledge in social media strategy
- Previous experience in setting–up or managing a CRM platform, newsrooms and media relations dashboard would be appreciated
- A sense of urgency to create best–in–class programs