Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the Group communications, content and PR strategy, aligned to business objectives, growth plans and brand positioning.
• Own Dains' messaging framework, ensuring consistent communication across all audiences, channels and regions.
• Plan, create and distribute high-quality content including: Thought leadership articles and insights Case studies and client success stories Campaign content Leadership communications Corporate announcements Multimedia content
• Manage the Group content calendar, ensuring a regular flow of relevant and commercially focused content.
• Collaborate with Partners, Directors and subject matter experts to develop market-leading thought leadership and raise the profile of key individuals across the business.
• Work with Regional Marketing Managers to provide content, messaging and communications frameworks that can be adapted for regional campaigns and market opportunities.
• Support growth initiatives through content that drives brand awareness, lead generation, social engagement, website performance and client engagement.
• Lead PR content development and media communications, supporting reputation management and increasing Dains' market visibility.
• Manage internal communications activity, ensuring colleagues remain informed and connected to key business priorities.
• Support communications relating to acquisitions, integration activity and significant business announcements.

Requirements

• Degree-level education or equivalent qualification in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, English or a related discipline.

Preferred

• Professional communications or PR accreditation would be advantageous.
• Experience supporting change, transformation or internal communications programmes would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid/smart working options
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service, with the option to buy or sell days
• Financial security through life assurance and a competitive pension scheme, with access to private medical insurance through both company-funded and self-funded options
• Greener travel options through our electric car scheme and cycle to work programme
• A vibrant social culture with regular team and firm-wide events
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay to support you and your family through life’s important moments
• Annual reward and recognition awards, celebrating the achievements and contributions of our people
• Employee resource groups promoting inclusion and connection
• “Dains in the Community”, supporting charity, wellbeing and local initiatives
• We want our people to feel supported, valued and able to do their best work, with benefits that help you thrive both professionally and personally.