Communications Manager – London

Blue Legal; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a Communications Manager to execute their communications strategy. Responsibilities include managing internal communications, developing plans with senior stakeholders, and building relationships with partners. Candidates must have experience in legal or professional services and be confident communicators.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in communications within legal or professional services.
• Experience in managing, motivating, and engaging junior team members.
• Confident communicator capable of persuading senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver communications strategy and internal communications plans.
• Manage stakeholder communications and monitor external profile.
• Prioritize communication efforts and provide feedback on campaigns.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Relationship building

Project management

Job description

Blue Legal have partnered with a leading law firm based in London, on the search for a Communications Manager to join their team. The role-holder will be involved in delivering the firm’s communications strategy, including developing and executing internal communications plans and monitoring the firm’s external profile. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in delivering internal communications campaigns, experience in managing senior stakeholders, and excellent communication skills.

The Responsibilities:

• Work with the Head of Communications to deliver the Communications strategy for the firm and its subsidiary businesses.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to distribute critical messages, including announcements and other internal communications.
• Develop the firm’s internal communications plan in collaboration with senior stakeholders, including drafting and reviewing high-priority messages.
• Build strong relationships within the firm and with external partners, intermediaries, and key contacts.
• Monitor the firm’s external profile and identify key issues requiring action.
• Collaborate with the team to prioritize communication efforts and ensure relevant messages reach the appropriate audiences.
• Provide feedback on internal campaigns and suggest improvements for future initiatives.

The Candidate:

• Significant experience in communications within a legal or professional services environment.
• Confident communicator capable of building collaborative relationships and persuading senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in managing, motivating, coaching, and engaging junior team members.

Please note: 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 applications outside these areas will not be accepted.

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