External Communications and Partnerships Manager at Napthens LLP | Essex, UK

Napthens LLP

External Communications and Partnerships Manager

Essex, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the external communications agenda by steering media relations, partnerships, and thought leadership to drive Napthens’ profile and credibility with targeted audiences and influencers.

Media & Thought Leadership: Build proactive, journalist-ready storytelling across press, commentary, and podcasts.
Partnerships & Awards: Create and activate partnerships, awards, and directories to broaden reach and demonstrate impact.
Cross-Firm Storytelling: Align firm voices to spotlight experts and translate complex legal work into compelling narratives.

Job Description

Responsibilities

You’ll own and deliver Napthens’ external communications strategy — bringing together media relations, partnerships, thought leadership and brand storytelling into one cohesive voice.
Shape and deliver a proactive media strategy that gets Napthens noticed for the right reasons
Build strong relationships with journalists, editors, and industry influencers
Craft compelling press releases, commentary and thought leadership
Spot the moments where our experts should be front and centre in the conversation
Take our podcast from concept to conversation — planning, producing, and promoting engaging content
Turn legal expertise into stories people want to hear
Collaborate across the firm to spotlight the voices that matter
Bring partnerships to life — from idea through to activation
Identify opportunities that strengthen our brand and broaden our reach

Requirements

Experience in external communications and media relations (ideally in professional services or a regulated environment)
A talent for turning complex ideas into clear, engaging content
Confidence working with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts
Strong organisation and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
A natural curiosity — always looking for the next angle, the next story, the next opportunity
Hybrid working pattern with some regional travel

Preferred

Bonus points if you’ve worked on podcasts, partnerships, or awards programmes.

Benefits

salary + bonus scheme + benefits to support a healthy work life balance

Napthens LLP

Napthens provides legal services to businesses and individuals. Structured into specialist departments we operate from offices across the North West. In Lancashire, we have offices based in Preston, Blackburn and on the Fylde Coast, our Kendal office serves clients across Cumbria and in Merseyside we have offices in Southport and Liverpool.Our strength is in our relationships – whether working with colleagues, clients, or with the wider community.So collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. We gain knowledge and experience through collaboration and surround ourselves with talented people to deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients. We listen and take the time to get to understand our clients and what they want to achieve so we can deliver a personalised, tailored service. Our aim is to be a Trusted Adviser to our clients and with strength in depth across our services, we ensure they get the help and advice they need from true specialists in their field.

GBR

295 employees (6 in marketing)

www.napthens.co.uk