Communications Manager
Location: Bristol or leeds (Hybrid working)
Salary: £45,000-£55,000 + Benefits
CALL: 0117 321 0588
Email: nick@redlandseaRCH.COm
Location: Bristol or Leeds (Hybrid working available with 1 day in the office)
Company Overview: Join a leading UK-Top 100 commercial law firm, renowned for providing a comprehensive range of legal services across various sectors including construction, energy & resource management, higher education, and financial services. With offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, and London, the firm offers expert counsel to businesses, bolstered by its market leadership in housing, local government, and health & social care. Committed to excellence, the firm has garnered recognition among 'The Times Best Law Firms 2023' and continues to secure prestigious awards, driven by its core values: Relationships, Results, Reputation, and Responsible.
Your Opportunity: Embark on a dynamic journey as a Corporate Communications Manager, where ambitious growth plans and exciting new ventures await. As a pivotal member of the Marketing Communications team, you'll spearhead strategic initiatives amidst a fast-paced and stimulating environment. Reporting to the Senior Marketing Communications Manager, you'll collaborate closely with Business Development & Marketing teams and key stakeholders to drive the corporate communications agenda forward.
Your Responsibilities:
Develop, execute, and evaluate strategic internal and external corporate communications, encompassing firm news, responsible business initiatives, and innovation/change programs.
Lead the ongoing enhancement of the intranet and firm-wide e-comms and video channels.
Collaborate with the Marketing Communications team to refine external marketing channels (web, social, email, video/audio, etc.).
Manage the corporate communications calendar to strategically plan future initiatives.
Continuously analyze and enhance corporate communications effectiveness.
Provide communications counsel to senior leadership.
Champion and refine the tone of voice, both internally and externally.
Oversee relationships with key external corporate communications suppliers.
Manage and mentor the Senior Corporate Communications Executive.
Your Skills and Experience:
Extensive corporate communications experience.
Proven track record in developing and implementing strategic communication plans.
Exceptional copywriting and editing skills.
Proficiency in content creation across various channels including intranet, web, social, video, audio, and e-comms.
Organized, resilient, and adaptable multitasker with keen attention to detail and a focus on project delivery.
Confident team player with strong relationship-building abilities.
Proactive and supportive leader with coaching skills.
Professional qualification or equivalent experience, ideally in professional services or financial services.
Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working from the Bristol or Leeds offices, with occasional travel to other locations as required. Prioritize work-life balance and offer flexibility around core business hours.
Benefits Package:
Minimum of 25 days holiday (plus option to buy up to an additional 5 days).
Discretionary bonus scheme.
Generous pension scheme.
Private medical insurance through Vitality.
Biennial private health assessment through Nuffield Health.
Life assurance.
Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
Cycle to work scheme.
Responsible Business: Being a responsible business is ingrained in the firm's culture and identity. Through community engagement, environmental sustainability, equality, diversity & inclusion, and wellbeing initiatives, strive to make a positive impact on colleagues, clients, and communities.
Join a team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and responsible business practices. Apply now to shape the future of corporate communications in a dynamic legal environment!