Communications and Media Relations Manager
London, UK (On-site)
Posted 12 days ago
Job Summary
Own and deliver integrated communications campaigns for two brands, coordinating cross-functional teams and shaping messaging for diverse audiences across external stakeholders and media.
- Lead end-to-end campaign delivery and cross-functional collaboration
- Develop compelling messaging and media outreach for leadership and external stakeholders
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Responsible for developing and delivering integrated communications campaigns, in line with organisational priorities and objectives, ensuring all activity is well coordinated.
- Work closely with digital communications and events teams to build multi-disciplinary campaigns and plans, leveraging a mix of skills and expertise to ensure the right channels and tactics are used to reach target audiences.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and functional teams, working as part of larger project teams to drive forward organisational objectives.
- Develop compelling messaging and narratives, tailored to a wide range of audiences across two brands.
- Support the development of consistent communications across a range of external stakeholders (e.g. government, trade associations, businesses, manufacturers).
- Build and maintain relationships with partner communication teams, maximising opportunities for collaboration and to mitigate risk.
- Support the development and delivery of our media strategy, maximising opportunities and increase media coverage for both MCS and The MCS Foundation.
- Grow our media contacts, building strong relationships with key journalists across print, online and broadcast.
- Provide support to Senior Leadership Team on events, media, messaging and communications best practice.
- Provide trusted communications advice and guidance to the Senior Leadership Team during fast-moving, sensitive or high-profile situations.
Requirements
- Substantial communications experience gained within a commercial or non-profit environment, with a demonstrable track record of developing and delivering integrated communications campaigns. An understanding of or interest in the UK energy landscape or environmental issues.
- Demonstrable experience working with UK media and a strong understanding of the UK press landscape.
- Experience translating organisational objectives into compelling and structured key messages for complex audiences.
- Excellent communicator with strong verbal, writing and interpersonal skills.
- Have exceptional organisational skills and an ability to juggle multiple workstreams and to prioritise and deliver accordingly.
- Creative, and able to motivate teams to develop ambitious, innovative, impactful plans.
- Understanding of project management and capable of managing matrix-managing multi-disciplinary plans.
- Confidence managing multiple priorities, projects and stakeholders in a fast-moving environment.
Benefits
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
MCS
MCS is a nationwide property services provider working across Commercial Properties, Single-Family Rentals, and the Property Preservation industry. For 40 years, we have been committed to responsive care, industry-leading service standards, leveraging technology, and end-to-end transparency to transform homes and businesses. Together, we can brighten and revitalize neighborhoods across the nation.
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