Job Description

We are looking for an intuitive communicator to join our communications team working across the internal and external communications functions. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communicator who is passionate about the work they do and the service they provide.

Based in Manchester, reporting to the head of marketing and communications, working closely with the internal communications manager. This is a hybrid role that supports the delivery of Slater + Gordon\xe2\x80\x99s internal and external communications.

The role covers the creation of a broad range of communications and acts as a link to both external media and colleagues, delivering our messages to the desired target audiences via traditional PR and media relations, blog writing plus event coordination and delivery.

This is a great opportunity to someone who wants to work in a busy, high performing team, and build a set of skills and best practice for a great career in communications. We need someone who is comfortable working across different projects, happy to roll up your sleeves to get things done, playing a key role in our small team that is already making a big impact.

Accountabilities

\xc2\xb7 Newsjacking the business agenda on a daily basis for commenting on the latest business news for clients ranging from recruitment, IT and finance.

\xc2\xb7 Building great relationships and consultancy skills with clients

\xc2\xb7 Media relations and regular sell-ins with key media

\xc2\xb7 PR content creation

\xc2\xb7 Providing briefs for other departments / external service providers

\xc2\xb7 Helping account managers and directors ensure work is on time and top quality.

\xc2\xb7 Reporting & evaluation

\xc2\xb7 Seek compelling news stories from across the business and producing accurate and engaging content, written and visual across our communication platforms including intranet, email, video.

\xc2\xb7 Assist with the smooth running of executive and leadership events on a regular basis, working with Executive Assistants to ensure all logistics are covered and with comms to ensure the best outcome for the event.

\xc2\xb7 Run local engagement events with smaller teams aligned with our group events program, helping to drive engagement and amplify the employee voice.

\xc2\xb7 Work with the internal comms manager to update and build intranet content ensuring this key channel is fresh and engaging.

\xc2\xb7 Manage the editorial plan for the weekly e-newsletter and assist with the effective delivering of this key channel to different audiences.

\xc2\xb7 Support key business areas to develop and deliver comms plan for engagement including diversity and inclusion, marketing colleagues, key change initiatives.

\xc2\xb7 Monitor and co-ordinate business as usual requests and updates to the Group-wide intranet and Internal Communications mailbox.

Skills and competencies

\xc2\xb7 Demonstrate sound communication skills, written and verbal, and be a natural storyteller.

\xc2\xb7 Be calm and logical under pressure, and comfortable communicating with all levels and able to instil confidence.

\xc2\xb7 Ability to build relationships quickly and influence stakeholders to achieve your objectives.

\xc2\xb7 Self-motivated, able to work autonomously: a do-er, reliable, curious and have a good eye for detail.

\xc2\xb7 Experience and interest in both digital communications and events is desirable.

\xc2\xb7 Degree level education in relevant subject area: 2:1 or above.

Who are we?

Slater and Gordon are a leading consumer law firm, and our mission is to give people easier access to world class legal services. We are a legal services business powered by technology and led by people that support customers in every step of their case.

Client service is at the heart of Slater and Gordon and we take pride in the impressive headlines we generate, demonstrating our range of work and the relentless pursuit of justice by our Solicitors.

At Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK) we are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives innovation. So, we\xe2\x80\x99re building a culture where difference is valued. Our culture motivates our employees to give their full selves to the job and invest in the company\xe2\x80\x99s future. Our people see value in their work and are eager to do well in their roles. Our values ensure that all our employees are working towards the same goals.

Our core and voluntary Benefits:

\xc2\xb7 Hybrid working \xe2\x80\x93 2 days per week working in the office (must live a reasonable distance to commute to the office)

\xc2\xb7 35 hours per week \xe2\x80\x93 Monday to Friday \xe2\x80\x93 Flexible and agile working environment

\xc2\xb7 25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays

\xc2\xb7 Buy and sell annual leave up to 5 days

\xc2\xb7 Employee Referral scheme with payments up to \xc2\xa32000 per referral

\xc2\xb7 Group Incentive Plan (Annual Bonus Scheme)

\xc2\xb7 Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App providing you with services including annual health checks, access to Digital GP\xe2\x80\x99s, mental health consultations, 2nd medical opinions and much more

\xc2\xb7 Employee Assistance Programme where you can access free webinars for stress awareness and counselling sessions

\xc2\xb7 Group Income Protection which will support you with an income if you are unable to work long term, as a result of an illness or injury

\xc2\xb7 Health and Wellbeing Programmes and apps including gym discounts, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, meditation sessions and much more

\xc2\xb7 Life Assurance cover

\xc2\xb7 Workplace pension

\xc2\xb7 Benefits Hub providing discounts to over 700 services including cinema tickets, food and drink, travel, and high street stores

\xc2\xb7 Dental Insurance

\xc2\xb7 Free legal help and discounted lawyer led legal services

Your Professional Development

We will also support and encourage you with developing your career with an award- winning law firm. We run courses across our offices and are continuously monitoring and updating the learning and development offering based on what you tell us. We can support you with your continuous professional development by providing funding for professional qualifications, attending external training courses and providing you with a range of internal learning resources.

Our Values

Like all great businesses, we strive to recruit the best people and uphold the highest legal standards.

Our people bring something a little different. We hire people who can challenge, remove roadblocks and deliver outstanding customer service.

That\'s why at Slater + Gordon we go further with our values. How we work is guided by the S+G Way. This means:

\xc2\xb7 We do what we say we will

\xc2\xb7 We don\xe2\x80\x99t wait we create

\xc2\xb7 We own it, we sort it

\xc2\xb7 We respect and encourage each other

\xc2\xb7 We make time to live

The S+G Way defines the specific behaviours and actions that our colleagues and our customers care about the most. We know this, because our colleagues helped to create the way, through a series of interactive workshops and interviews.

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