PR and External Affairs Manager
Date Posted: 12/04/2024
Location: Aberdeen, Edinburgh or Glasgow
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
- Develop and implement comprehensive external
communication and engagement strategies that align with the firm’s goals and
values
- Build and maintain relationships with key media
outlets, journalists and industry influencers to secure positive coverage
- Act as a spokesperson for the firm, handling
media enquiries and supporting senior colleagues with media training
- Collaborate with Partners and teams across the
business, to identify and produce topical and timely content
- Develop, manage, and maintain the PR and external
communications plan
- Create and distribute compelling press releases,
articles and other relevant communications
- Monitor media coverage and industry
developments to identify key themes and potential risks or opportunities
- Manage crisis communications and reputation
management initiatives effectively, should the need arise
- Manage the day-to-day relationship with our PR
agency
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Experience
in similar role with proven track record
- Experience
of working in a professional or financial services environment
- Strong
organisational and planning skills across a complex organisation with the
ability to work to tight deadlines
- A confident and effective communicator across
diverse stakeholder groups
- Must possess excellent verbal and written
communication skills
- Be proactive, reliable, responsible and
accurate, with attention to detail
- Have a good understanding of media needs and
stories that will drive a news agenda
Desirable
- Experience in a legal environment
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience
of delivering media campaigns to set criteria and deadlines
- Multi-disciplinary
experience of communications in a corporate environment
- Demonstrate
experience working and influencing partners, media and key stakeholders
- Complex
b2b senior corporate communications experience
- Excellent
and demonstrable media relationships
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Market
knowledge in all areas of Legal/Financial/ Property
- Understanding
the key requirements of media across all areas including local, regional,
national and trade titles
APTITUDES
Essential
- Structured approach to working with attention to detail
- Proven interpersonal skills and ability to influence
others
- Willingness to learn and introduce new ideas
- 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.
How Do I Apply?
Online: Application Form
Download: Application Form
E-mail: recruitment@acandco.com
Mail: Human Resources Department
Aberdein Considine
5 - 9 Bon-Accord Crescent
Aberdeen
AB11 6DN