Senior PR and Communications Manager
Are you an experienced Senior PR and Communications Manager looking for a new opportunity?
If so, we're looking for an exceptional individual to lead our PR and Communication function.
As the PR lead within Bidwells' Group Business Development and Marketing team, you will possess a unique blend of creativity, media relations acumen and top-notch stakeholder management skills. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned communicator, capable of crafting compelling narratives and engaging content that reflects the firm's vision. With a proactive approach and a forward-thinking mindset, you will explore and integrate innovative content creation tools and processes to enhance our brand's presence.
You will work closely with the senior leadership to strategize and communicate key messages, supporting the growth of the business and the evolution of its culture. You will be a brand ambassador and a guardian of our narrative.
Your role involves frequent interaction with both internal and external stakeholders, requiring impeccable interpersonal skills and the ability to manage relationships at all levels. You will be responsible for not only raising our profile but also ensuring that our key business areas shine in the national, trade, and financial press. Your expertise in public relations will be complemented by a robust understanding of business development, enabling you to align PR activities with our broader strategic goals.
What you'll be doing:
Public Relations (PR) Responsibilities:
- Lead and implement the Group PR Strategy, ensuring it aligns with business objectives.
- Manage media relations, securing coverage in print, broadcast, and online outlets.
- Coordinate press activities, draft and issue press releases, and manage media inquiries.
- Build and leverage relationships with media and thought leaders to increase coverage.
- Create content for press releases, articles, speeches, and presentations.
- Monitor and report on PR results, ensuring strategy alignment.
- Develop PR campaigns to showcase Bidwells' leadership and insights.
- Manage external PR agencies.
Internal Communications:
- Oversee the internal communications strategy, ensuring consistent messaging across the organisation.
- Support senior leaders with speechwriting and presentations.
- Lead communication efforts for the bi-annual Partners' conference.
- Marketing Communications:
- Lead content campaigns aligned with strategic objectives.
- Collaborate with teams to execute innovative communication strategies, including digital channels.
- Ensure all content adheres to brand guidelines.
- Guide the creation of thought leadership content and case studies.
- Oversee content for ABM campaigns and the company website.
- Provide expert copywriting and editing across various channels.
- Work with the digital team to optimise engagement across platforms.
- Support marketing campaigns with impactful content.
About you:
- Can demonstrate significant PR and Communications experience in a Senior or Managerial role.
- Experienced in strategizing and executing PR and Communications delivery.
- Real Estate experience (desirable).
- Strong communicator with creative flair.
- Excellent stakeholder management.
- Ability to think on your feet and look for opportunities to improve processes.
- Line management experience.
- Passionate, engaging and committed.
What's in it for you
- Competitive Salary: We recognise and reward talent.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Including up to 8% matched pension, private medical, medicash plan, your birthday off work and lifestyle discounts and perks.
- Professional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities.
- Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.
- Family Friendly: We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you.
- Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and offer agile working to support it.
Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.
Location: Cambridge
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
You may also have experience in the following: Communications Coordinator, Digital Marketing Coordinator, Online Marketing, Email Marketing Assistant, Marketing Assistant, PR Coordinator, Marketing Administrator, Marketing Executive, Marketing Co-ordinator, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Associate, Digital Marketing Executive, PR Manager, Communication Manager, Marketing Manager, PR Executive etc.
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