Fantastic opportunity for a Head of Consumer PR for a 13 month FTC to join a leading online business ASAP in December. You must have a background in Financial Services and/or Energy industry.  

You will be responsible for promoting and protecting the reputation of the brand in a fast moving market. You will define and deliver a proactive Consumer PR strategy to drive awareness, understanding and advocacy of the business’ proposition, while managing any risks to the brand’s reputation.  

Key responsibilities:  

• Line management of 2 direct reports (PR & Digital)  

• Define and deliver a proactive consumer PR plan to maintain national media coverage and drive SEO through Digital PR.  

• Management of PR agencies (Consumer & Corporate) – Creating a strong working partnership and setting targets.  

• Manage media issues and reputational risks for the business. You will be a member of the group crisis management team and be the point person for issues impacting the brand. 

• Responsible for Corporate Communications including executive profiling. 

• Strong stakeholder management skills – providing direct support and guidance to senior leadership group members.  

• You will ensure you are up to date with all relevant media, customer, category and competitor activities to ensure the external comms programme is compelling, relevant and distinct in market. 

• Proven experience in developing and delivering a Consumer PR and external communications strategy. 

• Excellent writing skills, ability to create engaging and compelling content.  

• Experience in Digital PR & SEO would be advantageous. 

• A background in Financial Services or Energy is required as is some in-house experience.  

If you are interested and have the experience please send your CV for consideration ASAP this week.