Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsA high profile role within an established financial services institutionAn integral role within the senior leadership teamAbout Our ClientOur client is a renowned player in the financial services industry. They have a global footprint and are recognized for their commitment to excellence and integrity in the marketplace. Their London office is the heart of their operation and is home to a diverse and dedicated team.Job DescriptionResponsibilities of the Deputy Head of Corporate Communications: General· Work with the business units to deliver an effective, positive and profile-enhancing PR and marketing approach in support of business objectives.· Protect and enhance the reputation and understanding of the the brand.· Support the Head of Corporate Communications in providing strategic and tactical communications and marketing counsel.· Support with crisis management comms counsel and co-ordination.· Work with colleagues in global Corporate Communications teams on alignment of messaging with Group-wide external and internal messaging. Media· Responsible for the smooth running of the press office of the business, includes providing official comment for news articles and features; providing appropriate background briefings and on-record interviews with relevant SMEs where appropriate.· Develop and manage relationships with key journalists and maintain a database of press contacts and report on media coverage.· Write and distribute press releases and related social media content.· Assist with the media training of key spokespeople within the business.· Maintain up-to-date external messaging.Strategic communications· Work with the Head of Corporate Communications with strategic communications - including related digital and social content.· Work with the team in planning and writing of strategic thought leadership pieces/blogs/speeches for senior management.· Work with corporate functions on development of comms strategy and messaging.· Maintain communications crisis management processes to deal with issues such as trading halts, system failures, legal action, including business continuity events; maintaining transparency and integrity of the business at all times · Work closely with external PR advisers · Ensure internal teams are properly briefed with key messages and LTTs on core strategic issues. Brand and marketing · Work with the HoCC to continually revise and enhance the brand and associated corporate marketing collateral.· Work closely with the Events and Digital teams, to ensure consistent and joined up delivery of the message across all external activity.Internal communications· Support with all internal communications, working with other areas of the business, to ensure representation and clear channels of communication.· Support with management and co-ordination (with HR as appropriate) of internal communications and branding including all-staff emails and all content related to internal groups (including input onto internal platforms; social media)· Support in providing external focused messaging for all staff on a regular basis to ensure up-to-date and consistent company line.· Provide updates on business initiatives for internal consumption.· Support the co-ordination of staff charity endeavours for the charity partner, and shared responsibility (with Charity Committee) for setting future strategy and direction.The Successful ApplicantA successful Deputy Head of Corporate Communications should have:Minimum 10 years' experience within a Communications / PR / Journalism environment, with business to business press and communication experience within a commercial teamProven experience working in a press office or as a journalist, demonstrating senior press and senior stakeholder managementExcellent writing and communication skills - proven experience copywritingExcellent planning and organisational skillsExperience of / good understanding of working in a press officeExperience in or knowledge of financial services and/or commodity markets and high level of interest in learning new areas of industry / business / strategyFlexible approach and enthusiastic attitude towards learning new skillsWhat's on OfferCompetitive salary and package.ContactRebecca MooreQuote job refJN-072024-6483601Phone number+44 20 7269 2146Job summaryJob functionMarketing & AgencySubsectorFinancial ServicesSectorFinancial ServicesLocationLondonContract typePermanentConsultant nameRebecca MooreConsultant phone+44 20 7269 2146Job referenceJN-072024-6483601