Role responsibilities:
* Lead, coach and develop one direct report, whose primary focus is executing internal associate communications.
* Partner with Lockton’s PR agency to execute the PR strategy and manage the UK and Europe media relations calendar delivering engaging communications to target audiences, including press releases.
* Be the primary internal contact for media enquiries liaising with key stakeholders across the business.
* Support in reactive comms (interviews and media enquiries) collaborating with key stakeholders in business units.
* Optimise crisis communications strategy and serve as communication lead during a crisis.
* Oversee all internal communications and support direct report in the execution and distribution.
* Support Events team in comms for internal and external events
* Support Head of Comms on the day-to-day management of Tate partnership and lead all comms.
* Ensure all content is consistent with the Lockton’s brand voice and messaging and visually consistent with the new look and feel.
* Support Head of Comms with Executive Communications creating monthly content calendar and executing external social comms and associate comms
* Partner with ARG, HR, Lockton Charity Associate, Events team to develop engaging associate communications and well thought through calendar.
* Own monthly reports tracking internal and external KPIs, to continually learn and optimise.
* Partner with Social Media Manager to ensure relevant content is being promoted on social.
Requirements:
* Significant experience in a communications, public relations, or related field
* Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
* Experience of delivering high-profile, effective and strategic PR campaigns and media relations as well as crisis management
* Experience in internal engagement and communication
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills - including writing and editing engaging content for various audiences in a compelling and accessible manner, adhering to brand guidelines
* Exceptional attention to detail.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong leadership and team management skills