Job Description

Our people work differently depending on their jobs and needs. From hybrid working to flexible hours, we have plenty of options that help our people to thrive. This role is based in the United Kingdom and as such all normal working days must be carried out in the United Kingdom. Join us as a Media Relations Manager

What you\'ll do:

• Reporting to the Head of Group Media Relations, as part of a busy, high profile media relations team, you\'ll play a vital role in promoting and protecting the reputation of Nat West
• You\'ll provide first class strategic advice on challenging reputational issues, supporting senior leaders across the Bank
• You\'ll plan and deliver integrated media campaigns, building strong working relationships with a wide range of journalists and leading on set piece events in the financial calendar.

Day to day, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be:

• Managing complex reputational issues and supporting senior leaders in their media engagement
• Preparing high quality briefings and collateral which allow our spokespeople to communicate confidently and consistently with external stakeholders
• Developing and executing strategic campaigns to build support and advocacy for the bank, including at Quarterly Results and the AGM
• Collaborating across the Communications function and working with different business areas, to identify opportunities for proactive stories that help bring the bank strategy to life
• Building an extensive network of contacts at senior levels within business and banking media
• Placing measurement at the heart of your work to continuously improve outcomes and future planning.

The skills you\'ll need:

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a skilled communicator who can influence at senior levels. With experience in a similar role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be able to demonstrate how you\xe2\x80\x99ve planned and delivered strategic campaigns to generate impactful media coverage, underpinned by robust measurement. You will be a proactive and organised team player, able to prioritise your work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, you\xe2\x80\x99ll need:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of organising high profile events as well as integrating social, digital and non-traditional media into the delivery of your work
• Proven track record of building a comprehensive network of senior media contacts across a range of outlets
• A strong grasp of political and economic issues

If you need any adjustments to support your application, such as information in alternative formats or special requirements to access our buildings, or if you\xe2\x80\x99re eligible under the Disability Confident Scheme please contact us and we\xe2\x80\x99ll do everything we can to help.