External Communications Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Oversee the creation and execution of brand narratives for Seetec and its subsidiary brands across various audiences and channels.

• Convert brand narratives into engaging messaging and positioning tailored for diverse audiences, markets, and sectors.

• Integrate social impact and principles of employee ownership into campaigns and public relations efforts.

• Execute strategic, high-impact communication campaigns that enhance Seetec's market presence and reputation.

• Create case studies that highlight Seetec's expertise and positive contributions.

• Manage crisis communication efforts by delivering timely, clear, and consistent messaging.

• Collaborate with senior leaders to generate thought leadership content and refine organizational positioning.

• Transform service outcomes, social value data, and business insights into captivating external communications.

• Develop proactive media campaigns and identify opportunities in national, regional, and sector-specific media.

• Establish and nurture relationships with journalists, industry publications, and external influencers.

• Direct the external communications strategy, media relations, thought leadership initiatives, and reputation management efforts.

• Assess the impact of communications, enhance share of voice, and position Seetec as a credible authority on pertinent social and economic topics.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in strategic communications, public relations, or corporate communications.

• Strong background in media relations and stakeholder engagement.

• Capability to convert complex information, data, and business goals into clear and persuasive messaging.

• Experience crafting engaging thought leadership pieces and impactful communications.

• Proficient in using media monitoring tools and journalist databases for outreach, targeting, and coverage analysis.

• Solid understanding of multi-audience communication strategies.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

• Aptitude for influencing stakeholders and cultivating effective relationships in a complex organizational structure.

• Experience in public services, employability, skills, health, or justice sectors is desirable.

• Knowledge of government policy and commissioning environments is desirable.

• Experience in communicating social impact, social value, or ESG-related activities is desirable.

• Background in working within a multi-brand organization is desirable.

• May be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, depending on the role.

🏝️ Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the option to purchase additional days)

• 2 Volunteer Days

• Pension – 5% Employee / 5% Employer

• Healthcare Cash Plan, including 3x salary life assurance

• Refer a Friend Scheme

• Complimentary access to BenefitHub – an online portal offering a variety of retail discounts, a cycle to work scheme, and additional voluntary benefits