Senior Manager, ESG Media

HSBC; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global banking institution in London is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, ESG Media to lead media strategy and reputation management. The ideal candidate will have extensive media relations experience and exceptional communication skills. This hybrid role requires building strong relationships with media stakeholders to enhance the company's visibility on ESG matters. Access to competitive benefits and professional development opportunities is provided.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive media relations experience to strategically manage and enhance HSBC's media presence.
• Ability to establish and nurture effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of social media channels and their uses to complement traditional media strategies.
• Prior experience of managing and coaching colleagues.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Offer expert advice on ESG media issues.
• Lead strategic management of HSBC's reputation.
• Deliver a proactive media strategy focused on Group ESG matters.
• Monitor external news landscape for emerging issues.
• Build relationships with influential media stakeholders.

Skills

Media relations experience

Relationship management

Knowledge of social media channels

Verbal and written communication skills

Job description

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential - whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Senior Manager, ESG Media.

The Senior Group ESG Media Manager will support the wider media team to strengthen reputation through delivery of external communications, effective handling of reputational media issues and proactive media engagement. The role will also be responsible for the efficient running of the Group’s media governance policy.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Offer expert advice and insights to the Head of Group Media and Head of Group External Communications, focusing on ESG media issues. This proactive approach ensures HSBC's reputation is managed effectively in areas concerning environmental, social, and governance matters.
• Lead the strategic management of HSBC's reputation by providing specialist counsel and insights to the Head of Group Media and Head of Group External Communications, particularly on ESG media issues. This involves anticipating potential reputational challenges and implementing proactive measures to address them effectively.
• Take charge of delivering a proactive media strategy focused on Group ESG matters, including climate and societal impact. This strategy aims to enhance HSBC's reputation by aligning media engagements with our values and objectives.
• Stay ahead of the external news landscape, ensuring that Corporate Media Relations can swiftly and effectively respond to emerging issues, thereby safeguarding HSBC's interests.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with influential media stakeholders, positioning HSBC as a trusted and authoritative voice in the industry.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

• Extensive media relations experience to strategically manage and enhance HSBC's media presence.
• Ability to establish and nurture effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of social media channels and their uses to complement traditional media strategies.
• Prior experience of managing and coaching colleagues.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to deliver information to senior stakeholders.

This role is based in London, Hybrid.

Location: London, Hybrid

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

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