Responsibilities

• Integrated Communications Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive communications strategies that integrate PR, external comms, and partner marketing, aligning seamlessly with business goals and industry trends.
• Drive consistency in brand messaging across all touchpoints, maintaining a cohesive brand voice.
• Partner closely with the US comms team and Consumer Solutions communications lead.
• Navigate internal sign-off processes to maintain standard tone of voice, precise positioning, and regulatory compliance.
• Media Relations & Public Affairs: Media relations strategy and outreach & serve as the primary PR contact, cultivate strong relationships with our PR agency and media outlets.
• Supporting the creation and review of clear, concise, and engaging press releases and communications material.
• Partner marketing support: Supporting the Equifax partnerships team by working closely with priority partners and their marketing/ PR departments.
• Working closely with our Global Brand team (US based) to support partner-led product launches into new markets (often overseas) to ensure the partners align with Equifax brand guidelines.
• Crisis Communications & Reputation Management: Develop and implement crisis communication plans and proactively identify and mitigate potential reputational risks.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and public sentiment to inform communication strategies.

Requirements

• Background in B2B PR, external communications & Partner Marketing.
• Demonstrable experience building and maintaining strong relationships both internally and with agencies and media outlets.
• Experience developing and executing comprehensive PR and external communication strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Proven experience of working with B2B partner marketing and PR teams to enable successful product launches and overseas PR initiatives.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with an understanding of corporate external communications processes.
• Experience following and supporting crisis communication plans and managing reputational risks.
• A strong understanding of relevant regulations and compliance requirements, ideally within the financial services or credit reporting industry.
• Experience building and maintaining strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to track and report on B2B campaign success and analyse media coverage to inform strategy.
• Strategic mindset to plan and implement long-term campaigns with outcomes linking to wider business requirements.

Preferred

• Proven ability to manage communications and reputation within an FCA-regulated environment.
• Experience in communicating complex financial or fraud-related products to diverse audiences.
• Exceptional influencing and communication skills, with a track record of effectively engaging and advising senior business leaders.
• Data-driven communication and reporting proficiency (e.g., PR coverage metrics)
• Experience in the development and creation of marketing materials in a B2B environment.

Benefits

• We also offer flexible benefits ranging from cycle to work, discounted travel options, gym membership, dining and leisure discounts, financial & savings plans, mobile discounts plus much more!
• The Perks of being a Equifax Employee?
• We offer a wide range of company supported benefits including contributory pension, life cover, income protection, healthcare, enhanced maternity and sick pay, 26 days holiday and a day off for your birthday, with the ability to buy and sell and free credit checks. We also offer flexible benefits ranging from cycle to work, discounted travel options, gym membership, dining and leisure discounts, financial & savings plans, mobile discounts plus much more!
• We also support personal development and have a range of learning options including our global online learning platform and allow you to bring your whole self to work supported by our Inclusion and Diversity, Wellbeing and Employee Engagement forums.