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The person will be directly handling high level issues and crises across our broad range of clients and in a number of sectors, in addition to wider corporate reputation management work. Reporting into the Business Partner, you will be ready to lead our day-to-day crisis activity, working with global businesses, business leaders, FMCG brands and individuals on crisis and issues preparation, media management, and providing overarching senior counsel on a 24/7 basis. The role will also include working with companies and individuals on communications positioning and framing corporate narratives, defining issues management strategies and leading on media relations.
Providing immediate communications support for senior clients on developing reputational issues, including out of hours assistance as the primary client contact
Securing the confidence of colleagues as a senior communications advisor on a wide range of corporate communications issues and disciplines
Writing crisis and issues preparation plans for clients to anticipate and mitigate against media-facing reputational challenges
Driving corporate reputation strategies to help both major global businesses and challenger brands tell their stories in an impactful way
Developing creative corporate communications strategies and campaigns for diverse clients and issues and ensuring their successful delivery
Proactively building internal and external networks with colleagues, opinion leaders, journalists, professional associations, online influencers and other relevant third parties
Line managing and mentoring junior team members, including responsibility for their evaluation and professional development
Have at least ten years’ experience gained in an agency environment or through leading a busy in-house team at the sharp end of issues management
Seasoned and confident client handler with experience of advising at senior levels
Excellent time management skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, managing your own work and that of others
Demonstratable connections across media both traditional and online
Experience in a senior management role leading people and teams, and a track record in industry leading corporate campaigns
Ability to interact with and gain the trust of senior clients and colleagues