Job Description

Communications Lead12-Month Contract | London, Hybrid | xc2xa3320 - xc2xa3350 per day (Inside IR35)Are you a strategic and action-oriented media relations professional with experience in B2B communications? Wexe2x80x99re looking for a Communications Lead to drive impactful media relations and public relations campaigns across multiple industries, including Financial Services, Retail, and Consumer Goods. This role sits within a globally recognized consulting and professional services company, offering an exciting opportunity to shape high-profile PR strategies.Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute media relations strategies, generating tier-one and trade media coverage in the UK market.
• Build and nurture relationships with journalists, ensuring the companyxe2x80x99s insights gain visibility in key publications.
• Translate complex industry topics into clear, compelling messaging for external audiences.
• Lead thought leadership initiatives, positioning company experts effectively.
• Provide strategic media relations counsel to senior leadership.
• Manage a Media Relations Specialist and/or agency partners, ensuring high performance and impact.

About You:

• Currently or recently part of a public relations/media relations team in a large organization or PR agency.
• Proven experience in B2B media relations (B2C experience is a plus, but B2B is crucial).
• Direct experience working with journalists in the UK market.
• Strong media relations expertise, particularly within Financial Services.
• Experience managing people or teams and/or managing an agency.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders.

Why Join?This hybrid role offers a mix of office collaboration and flexibility, within a team that values innovation, creativity, and professional development. If you have a passion for driving high-impact media coverage and thrive in a B2B PR environment, wexe2x80x99d love to hear from you.

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