Job Title: Communications Manager
Location: London
Salary: £27,000 – £30,500 plus benefits
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
The Company is a membership organisation that brings together people, companies and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of what digital technology can achieve. They collaborate across business, government and stakeholders to fulfil the potential of technology to deliver a stronger society and more sustainable future. By providing expertise and insight, they support members, partners and stakeholders as they prepare the UK for what comes next in a constantly changing world
The Role
The company is in a unique position; as a membership organisation, they have the opportunity to provide a voice for members on key issues that will impact the tech sector and also on how tech can help provide positive outcomes for people and society, drive economic growth and protect the planet.
As part of a small dynamic marcomms team, you will take the lead in ensuring they maintain a strong track record of positive national media and trade press coverage. You will develop and manage a communications programme that successfully engages core audiences and raises brand awareness in traditional media, as well as through their social channels.
Key responsibilities
- Develop annual comms strategy and quarterly comms plans
- Monitor and track progress against agreed plans
- Manage a busy reactive press office
- Manage the company’s online presence from editorial, design and functionality perspective, identifying opportunities for development and improvement incorporating appropriate measurement and analysis
- Work closely with programme heads and marketing functions to develop concise, crisp, impactful and relevant PR campaigns aimed at the company’s target audiences, using appropriate channels
- Deliver top-level corporate storytelling and ensure key messages are developed across key areas
- Ensure consistency in brand representation across all assets
- Build and maintain relationships with key media and partners
- Ensure optimisation of internal processes for the commissioning of communications activity, setting appropriate service expectations and measurement of performance
Competencies
- A proven track record of delivering on communications strategies and tactics, particularly, in media relations within the tech sector and/or business
- Proficient in the use of social media channels and analytical tools
- Excellent writing and editing skills with a keen attention to detail
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Strong communication skills and an ability to work as part of a small team with many different internal stakeholders
This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.
The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. Due to the volume of applications received, if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of applying, please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and A4 Cover Letter outlining your suitability for this role along with your salary expectations. Cover letters must be kept to a max. of 500 words.
Candidates with experience of; Communications Executive, Press and PR Officer, Marketing Supervisor, Public Relations Officer, Media Strategies, Communications Controller, Marketing Executive, Web Design, PR Social Media Strategies, PR Account Executive, Communications Coordinator, Marketing Coordinator, PR Account Coordinator, Marketing Officer, Media Relations Executive, SEO, PR Development, Client Communications, Digital Communications, Social Media Executive may also be considered for this role.
