DEPUTY HEAD OF EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

Capstone Hill Search ,
London, Greater London
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We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company. Take on a broader role in the management of the department including guidance to members of the team, engagements with senior editors and correspondents on a broad range of issues and management of key strategic projects as per direction of the Head of External Communications Line managing a Senior Press Officer and with their support, create and deliver the external communications and media plan including proactive media relations, thought leadership speaker platforms, insight-led campaigns to communicate the company’s position on sustainability issues including plastics, health and food waste Work closely with other relevant teams e.g. Public Affairs, Consumer PR to ensure a joined-up approach across policy, advocacy, stakeholder outreach, media and channel activity Act as deputy to Head of External Communications to ensure the successful operation of the External Communications team as a specialist central support function A background in corporate communications gained in house at a fast paced consumer facing business. Sector-wise: the company, food, retail preferred Hands on experience of front-line media engagement (reactive and proactive) and running a major press office at a senior level Experience of managing senior stakeholders Strong media contacts across a range of outlets Experience of handing sensitive issues in the media and experience of acting as a company spokesperson

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