Job Title: Head of PR & Communications (12 Month FTC Maternity Cover)
Location: Manchester City Centre
Reports to: Marketing & Business Development Director
About the Role
This role is a 12 Month FTC due to maternity cover. We anticipate for this role to begin from May 2026.
We are looking for a Head of PR & Communications to build the visibility and credibility of the gunnercooke brand and to ensure that its positioning, and what we want to be known and remembered for, is communicated to all stakeholders and target audiences. You will ‘own’ the brand, visual identity and tone of voice, and the implementation of it across the business globally, ensuring a consistent representation of the firm. You will also have responsibility for the development of the PR strategy and overseeing its implementation, as well award entries and directory submissions. Establish the systems and procedures to ensure the team is delivering services on time, on budget and to the best quality.
* Be a key part of the project team creating our new brand positioning, visual identity and tone of voice and roll this out across the business.
* Oversee the use of the brand ensuring tools and materials are available for the business to effectively implement it across gcTrust and their Practices.
* Development and delivery of the PR strategy for gunnercooke.
* Copywriting of articles and press releases.
* Editorial direction - Management of the team delivering PR activities - inhouse and outsourced.
* Translate the positioning and tone of voice across all our messaging – on the website, promotional assets, and campaigns.
* Creation of new compelling copy for the website.
* Oversee the award entries for gunnercooke, and manage the annual directories process.
* Work collaboratively with internal functions to take briefs and support campaigns utilising PR as a marketing channel.
* Create and present reports on the performance of the PR function with a focus on continuous improvement.
* Continually horizon scan for new and upcoming technologies and tools that will improve efficiencies and performance within the function and create business cases to obtain the relevant investments.
* Work with the team delivering charitable and societal benefits to ensure their activities are incorporated into the external communications about gunnercooke and that it is seen to be an integral part of the brand.
What We’re Looking For
We want someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment and brings:
* Fantastic copywriting ability - translating the tone of voice and leading the team to update and create compelling copy for the website, campaigns and assets.
* Experience in writing whitepapers, articles and other PR materials.
* Strong attention to detail with consistently accurate work.
* Supportive people manager with experience leading a small team.
* Highly organised, with effective planning and prioritisation skills.
* Legal sector or Professional services background preferred, but not essential.
About the Company
gunnercooke is a Top 75 law firm recognised for over 90 industry awards. Launched in 2010, the firm has rapidly grown to over 500 lawyers across 15 global offices in the UK, US, Germany and Austria. Our breadth of expertise covers some of the most interesting and important emerging disciplines, from ESG and charity law, to blockchain and competition.
Collaboration is at the forefront of our award-winning culture and is what sets our firm apart from the rest. gunnercooke operates as a fee share model meaning our professionals join as self-employed advisors, free to design and develop the practice they’ve always wanted.
Our purpose is simple; to deliver a positive impact for our clients, provide a better life for our people and to leave a better world than we found. Our charitable arm, the gunnercooke foundation, enables us to directly engage with communities on social issues and to help charitable organisations grow.
gcTrust
gcTrust is the firm’s dedicated support team comprising specialists in finance, IT, marketing, compliance, recruitment, and partner and offices services. Our role is helping partners to set up, run, and scale up their practices, so they can focus on providing quality service to their clients. At gunnercooke, we live by our values every day:
Compassion-omics – caring for people as family
Humour – professionalism with authenticity, encouraging individuality and openness
Boundaryless – limitless mindset, limitless possibilities
Our Commitment
We exist to provide a better life for our people, a better service for our clients, and to leave a better world than we found. Diversity, inclusion, and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
For more information about gunnercooke please visit www.gunnercooke.com
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