Head of Communications

Michael Page; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in London is seeking a Communications Manager to develop and deliver external and internal communications strategies. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in communications, particularly within professional services. This permanent position offers collaborative culture and team leadership opportunities, with a hybrid working model of three days in the office.

Benefits

Long-term career stability

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years' senior communications experience in professional services.
• Proven ability to develop impactful communication strategies.
• Strong understanding of financial and legal sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver comprehensive external communications strategy.
• Lead firm's social media strategy for engagement and growth.
• Oversee media relations and build relationships with key publications.
• Direct day-to-day activities of Communications team.

Skills

Exceptional writing skills

Strategic communication

Social media management

Media relations

Team leadership

Job description

This London based Law firm are looking for a profile who has significant comms experience (circa 10 years) in a law firm / accounting firm partnership required. They need a bright, ambitious communicator with exceptional hands-on writing skills - able to craft presentations and content, capture senior leaders' tone, and thrive in a focused, non-agency managed role.

Client Details

Prestigious law firm in London

Principal Duties

External Communications

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive external communications strategy aligned with the brand's business and marketing goals, raising brand awareness in established and growth markets.
• Lead the firm's social media strategy to boost engagement, advocacy and follower growth through high-quality content.
• Manage external agencies to maximise brand visibility and reach in key markets.
• Oversee media relations and build strong relationships with key legal, professional and financial publications.
• Direct day-to-day activities of the three-person Communications team, including:
  • Drafting and distributing firm, deal and people news
  • Pitching stories to media
  • Preparing communications for legal directory results
  • Drafting award submissions and related PR
  • Identify thought‑leadership opportunities to reinforce the firm's expertise.

Internal Communications

• Develop and implement an internal communications strategy to ensure all staff understand the firm's vision, goals and achievements.
• Partner with senior leadership and Group Services teams to support communications for business plans and initiatives.
• Enhance internal communication channels (Intranet, webinars, town halls).
• Lead communications for CSR, DE&I, wellbeing and alumni programmes.

Profile

• 10+ years' senior communications experience, ideally in international professional services (legal or accountancy).
• Proven ability to develop and deliver impactful communication strategies that boost global brand positioning and strengthen employee alignment and engagement.
• Strong understanding of the financial and legal sectors.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to work in a professional services industry in London
• Permanent position offering long-term career stability.
• Collaborative and supportive company culture.
• 3 days in the office - team of 3 underneath you