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PR and External Affairs Manager, Edinburgh
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Location:
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Other
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Job Reference:
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3
Posted:
02.06.2025
Expiry Date:
17.07.2025
Job Description:
Job Description
Position type: Full time / Permanent
Aberdein Considine are looking for a PR and External Affairs Manager to join their Marketing team. The role involves managing press relations and public affairs to ensure high-quality coverage of the brand. The successful candidate will work with colleagues and agencies to deliver coherent and impactful messages aligned with the firm’s strategy and goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develop and implement external communication and engagement strategies matching the firm’s goals and values.
* Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers to secure positive coverage.
* Act as a spokesperson, handle media inquiries, and support media training for senior staff.
* Collaborate with partners and teams to produce relevant content.
* Manage the PR and external communications plan.
* Create and distribute press releases, articles, and other communications.
* Monitor media coverage and industry developments for themes and risks/opportunities.
* Manage crisis communications and reputation management as needed.
* Maintain relationships with PR agencies.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
* Proven experience in a similar role.
* Experience in a professional or financial services environment.
* Strong organizational and planning skills, ability to meet deadlines.
* Effective communicator across stakeholder groups.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Proactive, reliable, responsible, detail-oriented.
* Understanding of media needs and news drivers.
* Experience in a legal environment is desirable.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Experience delivering media campaigns to deadlines.
* Multi-disciplinary communication experience in a corporate setting.
* Ability to influence partners, media, and stakeholders.
* Senior corporate communication experience in B2B contexts.
* Strong media relationships.
KNOWLEDGE
* Market knowledge in Legal, Financial, Property sectors.
* Understanding media requirements across local, regional, national, and trade outlets.
APTITUDES
* Structured work approach with attention to detail.
* Interpersonal skills and ability to influence.
* Willingness to learn and innovate.
* Confidence to challenge processes.
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