Media & External Communications Manager
Media & External Communications Manager
Apply remote type Work From Home time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 10106658
Reports to: Head of Group External Communications
Location: Remote UK based, able to travel to our Head Office in London when required
A new position, the Senior Manager – Group Media & External Communications will play a crucial role in managing a busy press office and proactively building our profile and communicating Capita’s transformation narrative to key external stakeholders via national media, trade press, social media, and digital channels. You will also help manage and implement external communications to support on issues management.
A key member of the Corporate Communications team, you will report to our Head of Group External Communications, and will work closely with our social media manager, internal communications team and divisional communications teams, as well as liaising closely with public affairs and external agencies.
Job title: Media & External Communications Manager
Job Description:
The opportunity
We’re looking for a confident, savvy media and external communications manager who can help us run our busy press office and evolve Capita’s profile and reputation with external audiences. This role would suit someone with proven strong communications experience who is looking to develop their career in a small, fast-paced, friendly in-house communications team in a large, complex organisation that works with clients across the public and private sector. Creativity and a passion for storytelling are a must for this role.
What you’ll be doing
* Managing and responding to incoming media enquiries daily, often around high profile and sometimes challenging issues.
* Be involved in issues management, liaising with divisional communications leads and our external PR agency.
* Helping to shape and execute the external communications strategy and plan.
* Creating a proactive news flow of engaging and relevant stories for both earned and owned media.
* Working closely with internal functions, divisions, and business units to source news stories and updates.
* With the wider communications team, developing and delivering content-driven, integrated communications campaigns.
* Building media relationships with reporters at key national and trade media outlets.
* Monitoring the sector, general business and UK political landscape for opportunities to share our viewpoints.
What we’re looking for:
* Proven grounding in corporate communications, either agency or client-side.
* Experience in public sector/government communications desirable but not essential.
* Demonstrable knowledge of digital and social media platforms.
* Demonstrable experience in writing and editing high-quality written content.
* Sound understanding of business issues, technology trends, and current affairs.
* Intellectually curious and capable of exploring complex themes.
* Strategic mindset with a positive attitude.
* Highly organised and able to meet deadlines.
* Experience of working under pressure.
* Creative and confident in discussing new ideas.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a close-knit team.
* Ability to engage effectively with and influence external stakeholders.
* Ability to build personal credibility with senior internal executives.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary
* 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
* Company matched pension, life assurance, and more
* Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle
* Paid day out of the office for volunteering
* Access to Employee Network Groups
* Remote working
You’ll be joining a large network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that.
What we hope you’ll do next:
Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application.
We’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format, please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com.
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