Communications Manager

Blue Legal; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking a Communications Manager to oversee internal communications and manage the firm's Intranet. Located in the West Midlands, the ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a similar role within professional services. Responsibilities include managing PR agency relationships, handling internal communications for 500 staff, and promoting corporate news through social media. Degree level education is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience of creating and delivering internal communications.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationship of the firm’s PR agency.
• Proactively manage the firm’s awards submissions calendar.
• Manage production of the firm’s internal communications.
• Support the Business Services Directors with communications consultancy.
• Ensure proactive management of content via social media channels.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Experience in professional services environment

Education

Educated to Degree level

Job description

Overview

A UK-Top 100 national law firm is looking for a Communications Manager to join their team based in either Bristol, Birmingham or Leeds. In this role the firm will be looking for someone that can manage the firm’s Intranet across the firm and be responsible for the firm’s internal communications calendar, as you will be reporting the Director of Business Development & Marketing.

The Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationship of the firm’s PR agency and Media monitoring service
• Proactively manage the firm’s awards submissions calendar for corporate/legal and regional
• Manage production of the firm’s internal communications, delivered to 500 staff across 4 offices.
• Support the Business Services Directors with communications consultancy for delivery and communication.
• Manage PR agency and communications activities, including corporate news and responsible
• Ensure proactive management of content via the firms’ social media channels to promote the firm’s corporate news
• Manage the Intranet infrastructure, the future developments, and delivery of strategic communications
• Provide internal communications support to Business Services Directors with consultancy advice
• Play a key role in contributing to the Business Development & Marketing Team’s support for our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, and Community Support.

The Candidate

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role in a professional services environment
• Experience of creating and delivering internal communications
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Educated to Degree level or with previous experience working in a Comms or Marketing role

Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.

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