Communications Advisor
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Location
Northamptonshire
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Sector:
Communications, Internal Communications, Permanent, Public Affairs
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Job Type:
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Salary:
£35,000
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Contact:
Theo Walsh
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Contact Email:
twalsh@vmagroup.com
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Contact phone:
07873 620 667
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Job Ref:
TW916005
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Published:
over 1 year ago
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Expiry Date:
2022-09-01
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Start Date:
ASAP
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Consultant:
ConsultantDrop
Job Description
Our client, as featured on the FTSE-250 and London Stock Exchange, has an exciting opening for a Communications Advisor to play a important part in a wide range of communications practice. This includes – but is not confined to – supporting the management of the client's external website, Social Media pages, Media & PR and Internal Communications activity.
This position sits within a growing and fast-paced Northampton-based Communications team and requires a once weekly in-office attendance.
Key Responsibilities
Social Media
Support the development of a social media strategy and content plan for the client's external communications channels, including LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
Deliver on said plans with the production and delivery of engagement posts and other content
Internal Communications
Support the internal communications function to create content for internal channels such as the client’s intranet system and corporate newsletter
Media
Monitor media for mentions of the client and escalate/highlight issues for resolution or review in a timely manner
Help manage the press office in and out of hours. This includes managing enquiries that come in by phone and via the shared Corporate Communications email inbox and liaising with relevant stakeholders across the Group to resolve these
Website
Partner with different areas of the communications team to plan, create and evaluate website content
Monitor the client’s website to ensure consistency of information between different web section owners
Key Requirements
Excellent written and spoken English
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, distil key messages and tailor information for different audiences using a range of media – social media, internal messages, press releases
Prior experience using social media in a corporate context
Awareness of latest digital and social media channels and how to use and analyse them
Confident to speak to journalists and senior leaders
Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
Able to respect and manage confidential and sensitive information
Great initiative and a self-starter