Job Description

JOB SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE: Head of PR & Public Affairs

JOB LOCATION: Belfast, hybrid

REPORTING TO: Group CPO

TERMS: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

THE JOB

This role will be responsible for leading a holistic Public Relations & Public Affairs strategy across Fibrus Group and operating our in-house Press Office. This diverse role spans corporate and consumer PR as well as public affairs and internal communications, so requires an accomplished communication professional.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

Corporate PR

Lead the creation, development, and execution of a holistic communications program that aligns with the Fibrus' vision and strategic goals at a Group and business unit level. Partner with senior-level stakeholders across Fibrus ISP, Hyperfast and Viberoptix, providing hands-on support to develop their communications and engagement plans to deliver effectively on their priorities and objectives Develop a strategy for raising Fibrus' corporate profile through speaker opportunities, awards, and attendance at prominent events Lead crisis communication efforts across Fibrus Group by preparing for and responding to crises or emergencies and managing day-to-day incidents effectively, in collaboration with senior leadership team and functional leaders. Create, pitch, and promote executive thought leadership articles to shape perceptions around issues, and build trust in a brand via senior business leaders. Support senior-level stakeholders with interviews, panel sessions and other public media opportunities.

Consumer PR

Lead internal and external teams on ideation of impactful PR activations and executions at key moments to deliver talkability about Fibrus ISP. Work alongside the Fibrus ISP marketing team and input on creative ideas - maximising reach and impact of integrated campaigns.

Public Affairs

Formulate advocacy plans and engagement strategies. Collaborate with key influencers, stakeholder groups and public figures to advance Fibrus' profile. Build relationships with key policy makers to build Fibrus' reputation and improve opportunities to support future bids. Develop briefing documents and messaging for internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment on key messaging.

Internal Communications

Work alongside the Fibrus People & Culture team to develop and oversee the implementation and execution of a content calendar to coordinate internal communication efforts related to key commercial, strategic, and operational plans, supporting alignment, transparency, and engagement across Fibrus Group.

Marketing (Fibrus Group & Hyperfast Networks)

Lead the planning and execution of a brand visual identity refresh campaign, overseeing the transition of visual identity, messaging, and communications across all touchpoints. Define brand positioning, tone of voice, identity guidelines, and ensure compliance and consistency for Fibrus Group, Hyperfast Networks and Viberoptix Work with product/marketing teams to articulate product benefits into brand-led messaging and storytelling Ensure Group brand assets and guidelines are embedded across internal teams and externally

Management

Management of Group Public Relations & Public Affairs team Manage retained PR agencies, responsible for earned media across corporate, consumer PR and public affairs. Monitor PR results and report on coverage monthly, refining strategy and plans to maximise impact in the market.

WHAT WILL YOU BRING?

Extensive experience of delivering PR and PA strategies, ideally in a technology or heavily regulated environment Experience managing communications during high-profile crisis communications instances, ensuring brand reputation and consistency are maintained under pressure. Media savvy, confident and effective working with journalists and media outlets. Ability to take ownership for delivering projects with a high degree of autonomy and manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously. Confident communicator, with the ability to effectively convey messages in a way that persuades, motivates, and inspires others. Strategic thinker with an understanding of how to align communication strategies with business goals. Strong people management, including agency management, skills, and experience. Collaborative and able to work well both as part of a team and independently. Able to operate effectively in high-pressure situations.

IS FIBRUS FOR ME?

At Fibrus Limited, we put our people first! Having been awarded the Investors in People 'We invest in People' standard accreditation, we are proud to be a company who encourage colleagues to do and be their very best. Our culture is focused on trust, collaboration, growth, and flexibility.

We invest in our people, offering colleagues benefits that improve their personal lives as well as their careers! So along with competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package, we also offer our colleagues benefits including mental health workshops, professional development support and private healthcare. We also recognise the importance of supporting our colleagues with life changes and have comprehensive policies around menopause, mental health, pregnancy loss and leave for maternity, parental and adoption.

As we continue to grow, you would be joining a team of dedicated and passionate people who work super hard every day to improve the lives of those in our own communities by transforming the digital infrastructure of Northern Ireland and Great Britain!

We're building something special at Fibrus, with our team at the very heart of it and we are excited to speak to potential colleagues who share our purpose!

HOW TO APPLY

To apply to join the Fibrus Group, please do so online and our recruitment team will be in contact with you once we've had a chance to have a look at your application. We wish you the best of luck and thank you for your interest in Fibrus. #Fibrus

At Fibrus Limited, we recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. We are an equal opportunities employer and always aim to recruit the person who is most suited to the job, welcoming people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from women, under-represented genders, individuals with disabilities, and under-represented ethnicities. We're happy to discuss flexible working - there is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to.

All offers of employment with Fibrus will be subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks which may include all or some of the following: references, right to work, criminal record history, professional qualifications.

Fibrus Limited, Fibrus ISP, Hyperfast and Viberoptix, belong to the Infracapital group of companies. We will retain your information, for the purposes of recruitment, for a period of up to 12 months. We may also share your information with our partner organisations for the purposes of recruitment.

Please email careers@fibrus.com if you do not wish us to retain your information or do not wish for us to share your information.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Belfast BT3