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Communications Manager

Geplaatst 25 mrt. 2024
Werkervaring
4 tot 6 jaar
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Soort opleiding
Taalvereiste
Engels (Vloeiend)

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Team

Kennedys Business Development team promotes Kennedys services and supports the Firm’s global growth ambition and our key clients and markets.

The UK Business Development team consists of the following sub-teams, Pursuits, Clients and Markets, Client Development Systems and Marketing & Communications which encompasses, Brand, Content, Communications (external and internal), Design, Digital, Events and Marketing.

We also have a Business Development presence in six global offices. This role supports our global BD colleagues across our global network.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop an integrated communications strategy for the Firm incorporating External and Internal Communications, in support of the Firm’s ongoing strategic Marketing, Thought Leadership and Business Development campaign programmes
  • Drive and oversee the identification of PR opportunities to help position Kennedys as the go-to commentator on key industry and legal issues, ensuring all opportunities are part of a wider communications campaign plan and themes/opportunities are promoted across all media and online channels
  • Proactively manage our strategic PR and Communications plan that identifies key priorities and themes, including managing our proactive press release schedule. Work directly with key stakeholders to manage and develop relationships with key media to help build and increase our global media coverage
  • Manage and support the Communications Executive in the day-to-day coordination of the Firm’s PR and Internal Communications programme
  • Manage and support the Firm’s PR agency, including setting our strategic PR priorities, KPIs and workload, ensuring that the quality is of the highest standard, whilst working within agreed deadlines
  • Manage the Firm’s successful awards submission programme and manage the Firm’s submissions to the key legal and industry surveys, as part of ongoing programme to maintain and build the Firm’s reputation in the market.

Required experience

  • Previous background as a Manager within a public relations or communications based role
  • Strong experience and interest in PR, internal communications and the use and promotion of social media channels
  • Proven experience of working with the media, handling and managing media enquiries
  • Experienced in working with and managing an external PR agency to support an in-house communications team
  • Experienced in dealing with other external agencies to support the delivery of our communication messages as part of the firm’s strategic programmes e.g. research and thought leadership
  • Strong understanding of communications principles and the role of thought-leadership in B2B communications
  • Experienced in using digital and social media to support the Firm’s ongoing strategic business development programme including marketing, sponsorship and thought leadership
  • Interest and experience of using other forms of communication channels to deliver external and internal communication messages e.g. video
  • Experienced in delivering campaign-led integrated communication programmes to support the business
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
  • Strong executive presence to be able to liaise, support, work and influence senior leaders across the network to deliver our communications strategy successfully
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of an integrated BD team and to work virtually with colleagues who sit in other offices and countries. Excellent IT skills in the MS Office environment, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint to a high level, with experience in SharePoint and other packages an advantage
  • Accredited public relations or communications qualifications desirable
  • Professional services or financial services experience is preferred
  • Additional knowledge/experience of email marketing and media monitoring platforms, in addition to website content management systems advantageous.

About Kennedys

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,000 people worldwide across 40 offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and America we have some of the most respected legal minds in their field.

Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, and provide a range of specialist legal services, for many industry sectors but we have particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defendinginsurance and liability claims.

We’re a fresh-thinking firm, and we’re not afraid to bring challenging new perspectives to the table way beyond the traditional realm of legal services. We empower our clients with a diverse range of ideas, tools and technology to make their lives easier, as well as delivering exceptional results, every time.

What do we have to offer?

We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates andapprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. Whatever your role at Kennedys, you’ll be involved in exciting and stimulating work, where your input will make a difference.

Our culture and values form a big part of who we are and we take them seriously. We make a difference by beingapproachable,straightforward, supportive and distinctive. Our valuesare at the core of who we are and what make us a great firm to work with and for.

We develop careers in an innovative and collaborative global environment, withour valuesat the core. We believe that supporting individual growth and development puts us in the best position to attract and retain talented individuals. Regardless of role or level, everyone has access to virtual learning to help you develop your skills, wherever you are in the world. A variety of other exciting opportunities are available including secondments to clients and our global offices as well as a comprehensive benefits package (details are available upon request).

We’ve created a culture based on client service, professional excellence, hard work and trust. We deeply value the relationships we build with our clients and we know that they value our warm, friendly human approach. We are here to provide answers, recommendations, strategy and tactics.

Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. We expect all employees to be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including those relating to Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management, refer any breach promptly to Risk & Compliance and to complete all mandatory training when requested.

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, particularly in the insurance/reinsurance and liability industries.

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