External Communications Manager NEUR and UK-IE

Euler Hermes UK - London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Greater London seeks an External Communications Manager for a 12-month maternity cover. This role involves developing and implementing a corporate communications program, managing reputation and thought leadership initiatives, and coordinating regional communications efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong B2B market knowledge, extensive experience in strategic communications, and exceptional journalism skills. The company offers a hybrid work model and a variety of employee benefits.

Benefits

Life insurance

Health cash plan

Income protection

Employee share incentive plan

Various discounts on insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services is ideal.
• Proven ability in reputation management and crisis communication.
• Excellent command of English, knowledge of other languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a region-specific external communications program.
• Manage key functional areas including external communications.
• Coordinate communication managers in Northern Europe.

Skills

B2B market knowledge

Strategic corporate communications

Excellent journalism skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Digital media management

Job description

External Communications Manager - NEUR and UK-IE - 12 Months FTC Maternity Cover

About the Role: We are seeking someone who contributes to achieving profitable & sustainable growth targeted by the Allianz Trade NEUR/UK strategy by developing & implementing an integrated, region-specific external communications program. Functional responsibilities are reputation management & protection, and thought leadership positioning in partnership with Marketing. Media activity includes targeted annual plan & metrics, agency management & budget, spokesperson development & management, the development of a network of journalist contacts, and social media. Issues/crisis management expert that provides strategic counsel & tactical support at local, regional and Group level.

Main Responsibilities:

Operative Communications:

Manages key functional areas: external (including spokesperson function) and serves as a Consultant to CEO, Executive Management Team and executives and peers regionally and locally.

Strategic Communications:

• Development of UK & regional corporate communications plan, aligned to regional commercial goals and Allianz Trade Group Communications.
• Sets agenda and priorities. Develops communications guidelines and processes, ensures global standards, best practices.
• Ensures messaging & positioning consistency, and manages reputational risk.
• Development and management of an integrated media relations program supporting key objectives, external agency management
• Optimize existing company initiatives, and materials

Operative Staff Management:

• Co-ordination of Northern European network of local communication managers, with the Senior Internal Communications Executive
• Foster cross-OE UK & regional collaboration with Allianz
• Establishes & fosters best practice in Regional Communications operations - 30% NEUR / 70% UK-IE

What we are looking for:

• Market knowledge: B2B and, ideally, financial services
• Strategic corporate communications experience, internal & external.
• Excellent journalism & business writing skills
• Proven reputational issues/crisis experience
• Project management expertise
• Proven presentation & public speaking skills
• Effective with small-team building, ability to improve skills, standards and deliverables
• Experienced with digital media management- inter/intranets, and social media
• Excellent interpersonal skills, Executive and business peer coaching, and strong networking skills.
• Languages: English, excellent written and spoken.
• Other language capabilities such as Spanish, French, and German desirable but not essential.

What We Offer:

• Life insurance
• Health cash plan
• Income Protection
• Hybrid Working
• Employee Share Incentive Plan
• Various discounts on insurance through the Allianz Partnership
• And much more

We are seeking candidates who are naturally curious and have a keen interest in technology and innovation. As we navigate the future, we value individuals who are eager to stay updated with the latest digital trends and advancements. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a proactive approach to learning and adapting to new tools and technologies, especially Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered tools, showcasing a forward-thinking mindset that aligns with our vision for growth and progress.