Job Description

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.



Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.



UK Communications Manager

External Communications:

Support the development and implementation of media relations strategy targeting key publications including Property Week, EG, CoStar and Green Street News, plus national and broadcast

Handle wide range of press office enquiries/ incoming requests from media

Manage profile raising for key business stakeholders and where necessary work with PR agencies and external suppliers

Produce press releases, set up journalist briefings, draft articles and other materials as required

Keep on top of the news agenda, forward features and upcoming events that may require external communications support

Collaborate with JLL comms colleagues across business lines and regions to work on global campaigns

Develop an understanding of the business structure, business lines and corporate issues

Work with the public affairs team to align corporate response to policy issues

Support the wider team in times of issues and crisis management

Be responsible for reporting coverage and metrics to internal stakeholders

Plus uploading press releases onto the UK website

Social media:

Manage content creation and posting for JLL's corporate social media channels

Ensure that external communications activity is supported across social media channels

Use software provided to report on social metrics

Internal Communications:

Support in setting and delivering the internal comms strategy

Work with team to develop messaging for senior stakeholders and advising on channel strategy

This includes drafting materials for variety of audiences and channels including email, townhall, video and Sharepoint.

Ability to work autonomously and lead on internal newsletter with responsibility to source, create, edit and manage content

Collaborate with JLL comms colleagues across business lines and regions to work on global campaigns

Measure and shout about our successes, while also course correcting where necessary

Develop relationships with key stakeholders across the business

Provide support for ongoing employee engagement initiatives and ad hoc projects, as required

Core Areas of Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Five plus years experience of a role in communications

Strong organisational skills and ability to multitask

Can work under tight deadlines, paying close attention to detail

The aptitude to evaluate and prioritise requirements from the business

Good communication skills and the ability to work successfully as part of a team with internal teams and be a good ambassador for JLL with external stakeholders

Excellent writing, editing, research and proof reading skills

Proven experience in coordinating KPIs and identifying improvements Strong Microsoft Office, social media and web-software skills



If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements below. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!



Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:



JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.



About JLL -



We're JLL--a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That's why we're committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We're using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.



Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we're honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.



Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we're headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.