Director | Real Estate | Strategic Communications

FTI Consulting, Inc; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global expert firm is seeking a Director in Strategic Communications, focusing on delivering exceptional corporate and digital communications programmes. The role involves managing client relationships, driving business development, and mentoring junior team members within a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Market Competitive Benefits

Flexible Benefits

Professional Development Program

Wellness Initiatives

Community Volunteering Initiatives

Flexible/Hybrid Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• 5-7 years relevant communications or PR experience, ideally in Real Estate.
• Proven track record in delivering successful programmes for clients.

Responsibilities

• Support/lead on client programmes, ensuring deliverables are met.
• Provide strategic advice and manage accounts on a day-to-day basis.
• Drive business development activities and expand client portfolio.

Skills

Media Relations

Client Relationship Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About the Role

We are a growing and dynamic market leading team which advises a broad array of over 70 clients in the real estate and built environment sector ranging from global leaders to start-ups.These include developers, advisers, property owners, listed companies and a range of private equity and fund management businesses – spanning both residential and commercial property – as well as large high profile development projects.We provide them with a comprehensive suite of integrated strategic communications services, including corporate reputation, digital and consumer campaigns, financial communications and M&A, as well as crisis support and public affairs, in all major markets around the world.

The Strategic Communications division of FTI Consulting (NYSE; FCN) is one of the world’s largest strategic business and financial communications consultancies; with over 800 people in more than 25 key markets. FTI works with some of the world’s leading companies throughout the UK and around the world, to provide expert advice to address their most pressing communications and business challenges.

Current clients include Aviva Investors, AXA IM Alts, Battersea Power Station, St George, British Land, Knight Frank, Get Living, Sirius Real Estate and SEGRO.

We are looking for a motivated and talented Director, with circa five to seven years’ experience (with flexibility for an exceptional candidate) who can help us deliver best in class corporate and digital communications programmes, as well as provide consumer focused campaigns to drive sales and lettings for our clients’ residential developments.

First-rate media relations skills are key, with an entrepreneurial approach at the heart of everything we do.Financial PR experience would be considered a bonus but is not essential. The ability to work with best-in-class clients, help develop and mentor more junior team members and happily integrate into our 35-strong team - as well as FTI’s 300-strong wider London office are crucial - for us, teamwork is everything.

What You'll Do

Deliver to Client

• Support/lead on a number of programmes, including both retained and project work, ensuring that client deliverables are agreed and project plans are seamlessly implemented.

• Own client relationships and, with limited senior supervision; creatively prepare and co-ordinate the client programme.

• Provide strategic advice to a portfolio of clients, manage accounts on a day-to-day basis and develop excellent relationships with your client group. Focus on client retention through exemplary service delivery

• Leverage media relationships and intel to generate supportive coverage for clients

• Anticipate potentially difficult situations and be able to evaluate alternatives with senior executives

Build the Business

• Support the team in seeking out new business leads and help convert them to profitable clients

• Drive and work alongside other senior members of the team on business development activities such as pitch preparation and delivery

• Look to expand the Real Estate portfolio through growing business with existing clients and the broader FTI Group

• Proactively network with media contacts and industry analysts and influencers, as well as potential clients

Team Involvement

• Project line management for the team working on your clients

• Knowledge sharing as well as development and mentoring of junior team members

• Develop relationships with other teams within Strategic Communications

• Develop relationships with other teams across the wider FTI Consulting group

How You'll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

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What You Will Need to Succeed

• Relevant communications or PR experience either in-house or agency side – within Real Estate and the residential industry ideally, but judgement and understanding the nuances of media messaging and reputation management is more critical

• Ideally, but not essential, a track record amplifying research – whether that’s own content or real estate agents

• Proven track record in delivering successful programmes for clients

• Developing the ability to seek new business and effective at new business pitching

• A strong understanding of the media and how it operates

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Excellent contacts in the media and the real estate industry

Personal Skills:

• Ability to build strong rapport/relationships at all levels within FTI Consulting and client organisations

• Displays gravitas, confidence and maturity, able to take the lead in team meetings

• Intellectually strong, demonstrating an ability to problem solve and deal with highly complex issues

• Takes a pragmatic and ‘can do’ approach

• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills

• Demonstrates energy and a desire to provide exceptional client service

• Excellent team player with a positive and collegial focus.

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,300 employees located in 34 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.49 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2023. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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Additional Information

• Job Family/Level: Op Level 3 - Director
• Employee Status: Regular

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At FTI Consulting, our goal is to attract, hire, acquire, develop and, most importantly, retain the best and most talentedpeople in the world. As our company continues to grow, we remain focused on building and maintaining a strong cultureof diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a qualifiedindividual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, union affiliation, genetic information, sex, citizenshipstatus, or any other factor prohibited by law.