Pr And Communications Manager | The Ardonagh Group | Worldwide

PR and Communications Manager – Remote – ARD928324

We have an exciting opportunity to join our newly structured Marketing team which has recently undergone a significant organisational change. As PR & Communications Manager, you will lead, develop and deliver market-leading PR campaigns, communications and initiatives as well as manage the PR team to do the same.

This could be just the role for you if you have strong PR communications and people management expertise!

This is a remote, home-based position, however depending on your location there could be the opportunity to work from one of our UK based offices on a hybrid basis. Travel to meetings will also be required.

Working closely with the corporate affairs PR lead, you will be responsible for leading on tactical PR to support the business result, effectively managing the PR team to secure press coverage and achieve the aims and objectives of the business.

This is a hands-on busy role which requires enthusiasm, the ability to multi-task, manage and drive your own workload as well as the workload of your team to influence stakeholders and achieve challenging results.

Some of the other key responsibilities include

Working with marketing leads across the platform to develop the use of digital media, including all forms of social media ensuring content is created that facilitates engagement.

Own the PR communications plan, commissioning content, digital assets, photography and animation whilst providing coaching and direction in managing the team.

Working reactively and proactively with journalists from print, broadcast and online media, including regional, national, trade and industry, building relationships and a network of strong contacts aligned to the platforms key target markets.

Appointing and managing an agency to support and enhance the efforts of the internal team, utilising their contacts, relationships and knowledge.

Manage the collation and distribution of MI that monitors, analyses and scrutinises PR activity, including overseeing recommendations for improvements.

Key requirements for the PR and Communications Manager:
Strong experience in PR / Communications or related (anthropology, psychology, etc.) with specific experience of managing media communications for a large, complex organisation.

Experience of managing PR agencies and building strong working relationships with the media with proven knowledge and experience of successfully executing social media campaigns.

You must be an excellent planner and self-motivated in order to manage a varied workload and demonstrate good leadership and people management experience.

The ability to influence and communicate effectively with stakeholders is essential.

Able to demonstrate the delivery of great outcomes through collaborating as part of a virtual team in a dynamic, fast paced and results-focused environment.

In return you will be welcomed and supported by our Ardonagh family, with opportunities to earn your annual salary, a role-based bonus opportunity and grow your career. You will also be joining an organisation that cares about you as a person and your wellbeing. Some of the other benefits are:

Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays

Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family.

Pension scheme for when you feel it’s time to retire.

Life Insurance and 24-hour support for physical and mental wellbeing with Aviva Digi care

1 days paid volunteering day to give back to our communities.

The Spotlight Awards, where we shine a light on the brightest talent across our group.

So, what are you waiting for? Apply today and one of our team will be in touch.

Ardonagh Group is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check.

Please note: We may close a vacancy prior to the publish end date if the required quality or number of applications has been received. No Agencies please.

Why not check us out on LinkedIn or speak to one of our team to find out what life’s really like with The Ardonagh Group family.

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