Head of Brand and Communications

A leading information services business in London are looking for a mat cover Head of Comms and Brand. The focus is on corporate communications, brand strategies, media and leadership. Reporting into C Suite and the position is for 12 month FTC

Client Details

Data information services business in London who are looking to hire a mat cover Head of Comms and Brand

Description

-Define, deliver and govern the brand narrative and purpose evolution

-Manage budgets with ability to make sound business decisions to invest and use budget appropriately

-Ensure brand 'stickiness' both internally and externally, delivering robust internal engagement plans

-A strategic, results-oriented thinker focused on generating tier-one media and select trade media attention in support of objectives of the business

-Manage and develop solid media relations with key journalists, whilst managing PR agencies

-Ability to effectively influence internal stakeholders to understand global brand and its approach to teamwork and collaboration to generate media coverage

-Confidently identify media hooks and/or explore media stories

Profile

-10+ years experience working in media relations, external communications or corporate communications.

Experience developing brand strategies and corporate narratives.

-Can effectively work with various stakeholders to develop media pitches and formulate a calendar of activity anticipating media hooks.

Demonstrate management skills and ability to work closely with colleagues, vendors and PR agencies.

Excellent writing and editing skills for audiences ranging from general to business to technical - including news releases, talking points, Q&As, bylines, etc.

Comfortable in presenting his/her team's projects and results to various stakeholders. Proactively reaches out to stakeholders to provide projects status.

Job Offer

-12 month FTC

-Reporting into C Suite

-Head of Brand and Comms position

-Hybrid working

-Maternity cover