Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

 

 

• Support the development and implementation of a media relations strategy which protects, grows and enhances our brand and reputation with the media
• Act as strategic leader on specific projects and provide project or activity related support and advice to stakeholders
• Produce and manage communication plans and oversee the meetings and events calendar
• Develop relationships across the business to understand priorities and needs, and ensure strong relationships are maintained with the media
• Produce a range of written outputs including press releases, content packages and briefing notes
• Represent the business at external events to share the company's views and gather insights
• Identify proactive opportunities to enhance the company's brand and reputation with PR audiences
• Effectively manage conflicting business priorities in order to obtain optimum outcomes
• Manage all risks appropriately and escalate where required
• Maintain clear knowledge and understanding of the business, including technical aspects, and regulatory reporting responsibilities
• Drive the effectiveness of communications activity for the relevant area through appropriate measurement and evaluation
• Maintain specialist knowledge of media relations and the external marketplace

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Financial Services PR experience Workplace pension proposition and market knowledge Strong communication skills Proactive stakeholder management skills: building and maintaining a wide range of relationships both within the company and externally Experience of engaging externally on important issues and campaigns Ability to provide effective communications counsel to colleagues within the business - including the C-Suite Experience of crisis communications and managing risk Excellent planning and delivery skills, with keen eye for detail Previous experience of managing relationships with an external agency is desirable