Senior Manager - Communications and Public Relations

Pure 4 Recruitment Limited ,
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £80,000 per annum

Overview

My Client is looking to fill an important position with a global business. You will have responsibility for the whole of the UK. This is a really exiting position for someone that wants to work within a a growing sector. You will be responsible for developing, deploying and executing the Communications and Public Relations programs for the UK, as well as developing compelling communications platforms that reach, engage and motivate the target audience (both external and internal). In support of business strategy, You will develop and deploy the national Communications plan together with the country leadership team. You will also plan, coordinate, prepare and relay information concerning the organization to the local press and the wider community to gain understanding and acceptance for the organization. Key Duties Develop and implement annual corporate communications strategy in close alignment with International Communication plans and country priorities. Develop, execute and follow-up media strategy in close collaboration with the selected PR agency to raise the Company profile and increase awareness of corporate brand & activities. Collaborate with HR to develop and monitor internal communications strategy & plan. Develop and manage internal communication tools such as intranet, Yammer, newsletters to improve employee engagement. Lead content development and production including corporate materials, key messages, newsletters, speeches, interviews, internal notifications, corporate press release, corporate & CSR events and so forth. Manage selected PR agency and monitor the performance via weekly reports and KPIs. Develop and monitor local corporate communications guidelines and SOPs including internal communication, press release, social/digital media, CSR, corporate sponsorships/donations. Take responsibility for the development and management of local website, including updating the content and making improvements to functionality and advising cross-functions on maximizing the site’s potential. Collaborate with business units to ensure that brand communications activities are aligned with corporate communications. Monitor and evaluate communication activities and provide inputs & support when necessary. Set metrics to measure successes of corporate communication & PR programs. Monitor and forecast a corporate communications budget. Act as main point of contact for communications with regards to International/Global communication projects, PR programs, press inquiries, corporate events. Experience needed At least 4 years’ experience in communications - ideally within healthcare/consumer based industry (this may have been gained via in-house marketing, from PR agency or public affairs experience). Previous experience working with media, PR and communications agencies, patient advocacy organizations. Experience using multiple communications challenges beyond traditional PR including digital channels. Demonstrated excellence in strategic public relations and communications planning, ideally for high-profile pharmaceutical or consumer brands, for pharmaceutical brands with strong competitors and/or for strategic launches for an organization. Experience of handling media-led issues and understanding of media coverage likely to cause additional media reactions/comments or cascade to other countries. Good knowledge of local code of practice & regulations for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Ability to identify and respond to contentious, politically and/or culturally sensitive issues with discretion and confidentiality. Experience in content development and production for external and internal communication materials & tools Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal. Strong inter-personal, collaborative, motivational and influencing skills. Self-starter able to operate effectively within a matrix organisation. Excels in a fast paced and dynamic environment; calm under pressure. Excellent MS Office skills, especially in MS PowerPoint. If you come from either Medical Aesthetics or a Beauty industry background that would be ideal Only relevant candidates will be contacted and given more information

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