Responsibilities

• Shaping Our Story - Develop and deliver external communications programmes that support AEG International's business priorities, reputation and commercial objectives. - Drive strategic storytelling across our venues, partnerships, development projects and wider business initiatives.
• Raising Our Profile - Shape executive profiling and thought leadership programmes that enhance the visibility of our leadership team. - Develop communications plans for major announcements, investments, developments and business milestones.
• Building Relationships & Managing Reputation - Provide strategic communications advice to senior leaders and support the management of reputational issues and media enquiries. - Oversee proactive and reactive media relations, building strong relationships with journalists and securing impactful coverage.
• Supporting Commercial Growth & Impact - Deliver communications activity for Global Partnerships, maximise the profile of partnership announcements and commercial successes. - Oversee communications relating to sustainability, social impact and corporate responsibility initiatives.
• Managing People & Partnerships - Provide leadership, coaching and development for the Communications & PR Manager. - Manage agency relationships, budgets and external partners to ensure successful delivery against objectives.

Requirements

• Significant experience in corporate communications, public relations or reputation management.
• A proven track record of developing and delivering strategic communications programmes.
• Strong media relations experience with an established network of business, corporate and trade media contacts.
• Experience supporting senior executives and leadership teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing reputational issues and navigating complex communications challenges.
• The ability to balance multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing agencies, external suppliers and budgets.