The purpose of the FRC is to serve the public interest and support UK economic growth by upholding high standards of corporate governance, corporate reporting, audit and actuarial work. We are the UK Competent Authority for audit, set the UK Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes as well as UK standards for accounting, auditing and actuarial work. Further information about our role can be found at www.frc.org.uk.
The Government has signalled its intention to bring forward legislation to increase the FRC’s regulatory toolkit and put it on a statutory footing – which will support the FRC in continuing to strengthen audit, reporting and corporate governance in the UK. In preparation, the FRC has undergone significant growth in recent years, enhancing its resources, output, and influence.
To support this, the FRC has been committed to effective stakeholder engagement and impactful communications to ensure our key messages resonate across the wide range of stakeholders we serve. This position plays a pivotal role in delivering this goal within the Communications team.
The Communications Manager will work alongside stakeholders across the organisation to deliver key publications, campaigns, and activities, showcasing the FRC’s influence and importance. This role will also contribute to the development of opportunities, platforms, and channels to amplify the FRC’s key messages and outputs.
This is a Level 3 Upper role at the FRC, reporting to the Senior Corporate Affairs Manager. The position is a 15-month interim role to cover parental leave.
Responsibilities
1. Become a communications business partner for several key functions who engage with key stakeholders externally via a number of channels including traditional and digital media.
2. Create a clear strategy and plan to support the delivery of several key publications and events, building strong relationships with subject matter experts and translating sometimes highly technical material into simple language.
3. Provide strategic support to the Head of Communications as well as ad hoc support and cover for other Stakeholder Engagement and Corporate Affairs team members.
4. Develop excellent media relationships with key mainstream and trade media.
5. Horizon scan for emerging trends or themes in the stakeholder universe that are relevant for the FRC’s work and remit.
6. Contribute to the Internal Communications activity, including providing content and ideas for ongoing strategy and themes.
Skills required
1. Minimum 5 years’ experience in a media relations or related communications role.
2. Good media relationships with national and trade titles.
3. Expert writing skills including social media content production.
4. Strong knowledge of the UK corporate landscape.
5. Experience in change management communications desirable.
6. Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills as well as experience in podcasts and webinar production and editing.
7. Experience in multi-stakeholder management and great interpersonal skills.
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