Job Description
Position type: Full time / Permanent
Aberdein Considine are looking for a PR and External Affairs Manager to join their Marketing team. The role will involve being responsible for the engagement and management of all press relations and public affairs, ensuring high quality coverage of the brand. The successful candidate will work with colleagues and agencies to deliver coherent and powerful messages which align with the firm’s strategy and goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Develop and implement comprehensive externalcommunication and engagement strategies that align with the firm’s goals andvalues
2. Build and maintain relationships with key mediaoutlets, journalists and industry influencers to secure positive coverage
3. Act as a spokesperson for the firm, handlingmedia enquiries and supporting senior colleagues with media training
4. Collaborate with Partners and teams across thebusiness, to identify and produce topical and timely content
5. Develop, manage, and maintain the PR and externalcommunications plan
6. Create and distribute compelling press releases,articles and other relevant communications
7. Monitor media coverage and industrydevelopments to identify key themes and potential risks or opportunities
8. Manage crisis communications and reputationmanagement initiatives effectively, should the need arise
9. Manage the day-to-day relationship with our PRagency
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
10. Experience in similar role with proven track record
11. Experience of working in a professional or financial services environment
12. Strong organisational and planning skills across a complex organisation with the ability to work to tight deadlines
13. A confident and effective communicator across diverse stakeholder groups
14. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
15. Be proactive, reliable, responsible and accurate, with attention to detail
16. Have a good understanding of media needs and stories that will drive a news agenda
Desirable
17. Experience in a legal environment
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Essential
18. Experience of delivering media campaigns to set criteria and deadlines
19. Multi-disciplinary experience of communications in a corporate environment
20. Demonstrate experience working and influencing partners, media and key stakeholders
21. Complex b2b senior corporate communications experience
22. Excellent and demonstrable media relationships
KNOWLEDGE Essential
23. Market knowledge in all areas of Legal/Financial/ Property
24. Understanding the key requirements of media across all areas including local, regional, national and trade titles
APTITUDES Essential
25. Structured approach to working with attention to detail
26. Proven interpersonal skills and ability to influence others
27. Willingness to learn and introduce new ideas
28. Confidence to challenge the process
ABOUT US Aberdein Considine is an award-winning law firm and this is a great opportunity to work in an innovative, challenging and rewarding work environment. We offer flexible and blended working in a progressive and supportive environment. In return for your hard work, you will be paid a competitive salary, receive an excellent benefits package and be part of a generous incentive and bonus scheme.