Our leading Financial Services Sector Client is undergoing a time of significant growth and transformation as they integrate a recent corporate acquisition. To support these endeavours, they are seeking to hire a Communications Specialist. This role covers a large variety of areas within the Communications team, with a particular focus on the creation and delivery of internal and external communications and content. You will generate ideas, write content including corporate news releases, placed articles, staff communications, customer-facing communications and digital advertising content. Working closely with the Communications Lead, the Communications Specialist will: * Write and produce online and offline external content * Develop and maintain a content calendar for both internal and external communications * Alongside the Communications Lead, support Executive Team communications including internal blogs and colleague messaging * Responsibility for preparing and submitting awards applications * Edit the staff newsletter * Alongside the Communications Lead, point of contact to deal with external media inquiries * Develop and maintain relationships with key industry and local journalists The ideal candidate for the role of Communications Specialist will have: * A minimum 2 years' experience in a communications-related role * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with people at all levels * Ability to work to deadlines * Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications * Hold a full driving licence