Senior Manager, ESG Media

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

Job summary

A leading global bank located in London is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, ESG Media. This role involves offering expert advice, managing reputation, and delivering strategies focused on ESG matters. Strong media relations and communication skills are essential. The position supports hybrid working arrangements.

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, with an ability to deliver information to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Offer expert advice and insights on ESG media issues.
• Lead the strategic management of HSBC's reputation.
• Deliver a proactive media strategy on Group ESG matters.
• Respond to emerging issues in the news landscape.
• Build strong relationships with influential media stakeholders.

Skills

Extensive media relations experience

Ability to establish working relationships

Knowledge of social media channels

Experience in managing and coaching colleagues

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Job description

Overview

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 as 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, and will be responsible for the efficient running of the Group's media governance policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Offer expert advice and insights to the Head of Group Media and Head of Group External Communications on ESG media issues.
• Lead the strategic management of HSBC's reputation by providing specialist counsel and insights, particularly on ESG media issues, anticipating potential reputational challenges and implementing proactive measures.
• Take charge of delivering a proactive media strategy focused on Group ESG matters, including climate and societal impact, 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.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with influential media stakeholders, positioning HSBC as a trusted and authoritative voice in the industry.

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, with an ability to deliver information to senior stakeholders.

Location & Working Arrangement

This role is based in London, Hybrid.

EEO Statement

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. If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk: Email: hsbc.recruitmenthsbc Phone: [phone].