Communications & Engagement Lead

Comms Search & Selection Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in specialty insurance is seeking a Communications and Engagement Lead to enhance their communication strategies and employee engagement. The role is based in central London and involves managing PR initiatives, crafting compelling content, and improving internal communications. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and solid experience in communications.

Benefits

Enhanced pension contribution (10%)

27 days holidays

Life insurance

Income protection

Private medical cover

Free access to in-office treatment room

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, PR, or corporate affairs role.
• Experience enhancing internal communications channels.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with external PR and crisis communication agencies.
• Create content for press releases, newsletters, and social media.
• Lead internal communications to enhance employee engagement.

Skills

Project Management

Crisis Communication

Content Creation

Social Media Management

Strategic Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism

Job description

A global provider of specialty insurance and reinsurance are seeking a strategic and dynamic Communications and Engagement Lead to manage and enhance the organization’s communication strategies and employee engagement efforts. You will report into the Head of IR with a dotted line to the Head of HR.

The role is based in central London, 4-5 days a week in the office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage relationships with external PR and crisis communication agencies, ensuring strategies are aligned with company goals
• Create compelling content for press releases, newsletters, internal memos, and social media platforms
• Build and lead internal communications to foster employee engagement and enhance the culture of the organization
• Improve the existing internal comms channels, eg. Sharepoint
• Support the planning and execution of communication-related events, webinars, and conferences
• Maintain and implement crisis communication plans to ensure timely, clear responses during critical incidents
• Project manage the revamp of company website with external agency and IT
• Improve social media presence (LinkedIn), ensuring the platform reflects the brand and engages internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field
• Solid experience in a communications, PR, or corporate affairs role
• Experience of enhancing internal comms channels. Eg. Sharepoint
• Excellent project management skills
• Experience of managing social media platform, LinkedIn
• Proven ability to develop and execute integrated communication strategies
• Ability to work cross-functionally while managing multiple projects under tight deadlines

Benefits:

• Enhanced pension contribution (10%)
• 27 days holidays
• Life insurance, income protection and private medical cover
• Free access to in-office treatment room (messages, reiki and more)

Ready to make an impact? If you are a driven communication expert with a passion for insurance, we want to hear from you! Please apply with your latest CV asap.

Due to the high volume of applications, it may not be possible to reply to all applicants.