Senior Communications Manager (Fixed-Term) – London

Blue Legal; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking a Senior Communications Manager for a fixed-term role in London. The position involves developing strategic marketing initiatives, managing a team, and providing communication guidance within a dynamic environment. Candidates with extensive experience in legal or professional services are preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of corporate communications and business writing experience.
• Experience in legal or professional services environments is essential.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global marketing and communication plans.
• Provide strategic advice on marketing campaigns.
• Manage team efforts for successful campaign execution.

Skills

Strategic marketing

Professional writing

Project management

Team management

Education

Degree in writing, marketing, or communications

Job description

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Senior Communications Manager (Fixed-Term) – London

A prominent global professional services firm is searching for a Senior Communications Manager to join their London team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. The role involves developing strategic marketing and communication initiatives, participating in the firm’s editorial board, managing a team of four direct reports, and project managing major marketing campaigns.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic global marketing and communication plans in coordination with various offices and practice areas.
• Provide strategic advice on marketing campaigns, delivering insights and recommendations to enhance campaign effectiveness.
• Ensure the firm’s editorial board maintains content quality and establishes relevant narratives.
• Manage the creation and delivery of compelling, results-driven content across marketing channels.
• Create, review, and edit content, providing strategic guidance.
• Guide partners on effective communication and marketing strategies.
• Oversee and manage team efforts for marketing campaigns, ensuring successful execution.
• Coach team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.
• Maintain and update the firm’s website homepage content to align with brand messaging.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience within a legal or professional services environment.
• Proven corporate communications and business writing experience (8+ years).
• Excellent writing and editing skills, including knowledge of press releases.
• Strategic ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to understand and work with complex subject matter.
• Degree-level education focused on writing, marketing, or communications.

Please note: Due to sector-specific requirements, only candidates with relevant experience in law firms, accountancy firms, management consultancies, property/construction firms, financial services firms, or high-profile relevant associations or agencies will be considered. Applications outside these areas will not be accepted.

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