External Communications Specialist, LHH CTM (Remote)

LHH; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Learning culture

Open environment

Job summary

LHH External Communications Specialist role in the UK focuses on crafting external communications, strengthening media relations, and elevating executive storytelling. You will shape press materials, pitches, and speaking opportunities while coordinating with internal teams to ensure cohesive brand messaging.

The role emphasizes strategic content across digital and traditional channels, including LinkedIn for executives, SEO considerations, and crisis messaging support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or journalism.
• Experience writing for LinkedIn and other social platforms with executive voice development.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills for diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with media relations, press outreach, and PR best practices.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in digital tools, content management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in a corporate or agency environment is a plus.
• Experience with AI, Generative AI, LLMs.
• Strategic thinking and alignment of communications with organizational goals.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and edit a variety of external communications materials for executives.
• Lead and execute an executive LinkedIn program to strengthen thought leadership and brand visibility.
• Support media relations with pitches, press kits, and backgrounders.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends to boost public perception.
• Assist in creating executive communications, including speeches and messaging frameworks.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather stories for timely dissemination.
• Apply distribution channel requirements to content needs like SEO and GEO.

Skills

Public relations

Content development

Media relations

Executive communication

Social media writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Content Management Systems

Social analytics tools

Job description

LHH External Communications Specialist

We are seeking a skilled and strategic External Communications Specialist with a strong focus on public relations and content development. This role is ideal for someone who can craft compelling narratives that strengthen our brand reputation, engage stakeholders, and support our organizational objectives through high-quality written and multimedia content. Understanding of public relations strategy, media relationships, agency coordination, and earned press visibility are all critical skills for this role.

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to Head of Global External Communications

Direct Reports

• None

Location

• UKI - Remote

Travel

• 10%

Language

• Excellent English written and verbal skills are required.
• Additional languages are a plus.

In this role you can expect to

Key Accountabilities

• Develop, write, and edit a variety of external communications materials, including press releases, media pitches, media advisories, talking points, speeches and speaking opportunities for executives at LHH.
• Lead and execute a dedicated executive LinkedIn program, crafting posts in authentic executive voice and leveraging platform best practices to strengthen thought leadership, engagement, and brand visibility.
• Support media relations efforts by drafting pitches, press kits, and backgrounders that effectively communicate organizational priorities.
• Monitor media coverage, track industry trends, and produce content that enhances public perception and thought leadership.
• Assist in the creation of executive communications, including speeches, presentations, and messaging frameworks.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather information, stories, and updates for timely and accurate dissemination.
• Apply understanding of distribution channel requirements to content needs such as SEO, LLM, GEO and AP.
• Support crisis communications as needed, helping to craft clear and consistent messaging.
• Integrate cross-functionally with other practice areas such as Marketing, Sales, and Product to ensure key messages and brand are cohesive across.

All About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or journalism.
• Demonstrated experience writing for LinkedIn and other social platforms, with a strong understanding of executive voice development, audience engagement strategies, and social analytics.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to tailor content for diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with media relations, press outreach, and PR best practices.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in digital communications tools, content management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working in a corporate or agency environment is a plus.
• Experience with AI, Generative Agentic, LLMs.
• Strategic thinking and ability to align communications with organizational goals.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.

What we offer

• Growth opportunities within a human resources global leader
• We prioritize learning to stay agile in an increasingly competitive business environment
• We foster an open-minded environment where people spark new ideas and explore alternatives

Our benefits include

• Flexible working model
• Private medical insurance (PMI)
• Group personal pension plan
• Career support for family and friends
• 25 working days paid holiday with the opportunity to buy extra days off each year
• So much more!

Contract

• Permanent

Contract Type

• Full-time

Hours

• 37.5 per week

Must have the right to work in the UK.

About LHH CTM

Through mentoring, coaching, upskilling, and reskilling, LHH Career Transition & Mobility (CTM) creates new possibilities for individuals and stronger talent outcomes for organizations. Our Career Transition & Mobility specialists bring unrivaled expertise across industries and functional disciplines, with a proven track record of developing and advancing talent in both local and global markets. This experience has earned the trust of Fortune 500 companies and thousands of small and mid-sized organizations, particularly during periods of transformation, restructuring, and workforce change.

Each year, LHH's Career Transition Solutions supports more than half a million individuals as they navigate career change and move confidently toward their next opportunity. We deliver compassionate, high-touch transition services designed to support employee wellbeing and accelerate successful outcomes. As a comprehensive talent partner, our solutions include one-on-one career coaching, personal branding, active placement support, career development resources, upskilling and reskilling programs, and our award-winning digital and AI-enabled platform, LHH Career Studio.

LHH's Career Mobility Solutions enable organizations to invest strategically in their most valuable asset- their people. From personalized career coaching and internal talent mobility programs to future-focused skill development, we empower employees to build sustainable careers, explore new opportunities, develop in-demand capabilities, and successfully transition into new roles within their organization. These solutions strengthen retention, engagement, workforce agility, and long-term organizational success.

With more than 12,000 professionals across 60+ countries and over 50 years of experience, LHH combines unmatched global scale with local market expertise. As part of The Adecco Group, we deliver integrated talent solutions that bring together global best practices, local insights, and centralized coordination-supporting thousands of organizations and millions of individuals worldwide.

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