Head of PR and Communications

• 12 month FTC - Head of Communications and Brand
• Really exciting maternity cover position

About Our Client

Data information services business in London who are looking to hire a maternity cover Head of Communications and Brand.

Job Description

1. Define, deliver and govern the brand narrative and purpose evolution.
2. Manage budgets with the ability to make sound business decisions to invest and use the budget appropriately.
3. Ensure brand 'stickiness' both internally and externally, delivering robust internal engagement plans.
4. A strategic, results-oriented thinker focused on generating tier-one media and select trade media attention in support of the objectives of the business.
5. Manage and develop solid media relations with key journalists while managing PR agencies.
6. Ability to effectively influence internal stakeholders to understand the global brand and its approach to teamwork and collaboration to generate media coverage.
7. Confidently identify media hooks and/or explore media stories.

The Successful Applicant

1. 10+ years experience working in media relations, external communications, or corporate communications.
2. Experience developing brand strategies and corporate narratives.
3. Can effectively work with various stakeholders to develop media pitches and formulate a calendar of activity anticipating media hooks.
4. Demonstrate management skills and ability to work closely with colleagues, vendors, and PR agencies.
5. Excellent writing and editing skills for audiences ranging from general to business to technical - including news releases, talking points, Q&As, bylines, etc.
6. Comfortable in presenting his/her team's projects and results to various stakeholders. Proactively reaches out to stakeholders to provide project status.

What's on Offer

1. 12 month FTC.
2. Reporting into C Suite.
3. Head of Brand and Communications position.
4. Hybrid working.
5. Maternity cover.