Aberdein Considine are looking for a PR and External Affairs Manager to join their Marketing team. The role will involve being responsible for the engagement and management of all press relations and public affairs, ensuring high quality coverage of the brand. The successful candidate will work with colleagues and agencies to deliver coherent and powerful messages which align with the firm's strategy and goals.,

Develop and implement comprehensive external communication and engagement strategies that align with the firm's goals and values

Build and maintain relationships with key media outlets, journalists and industry influencers to secure positive coverage

Act as a spokesperson for the firm, handling media enquiries and supporting senior colleagues with media training

Collaborate with Partners and teams across the business, to identify and produce topical and timely content

Develop, manage, and maintain the PR and external communications plan

Create and distribute compelling press releases, articles and other relevant communications

Monitor media coverage and industry developments to identify key themes and potential risks or opportunities

Manage crisis communications and reputation management initiatives effectively, should the need arise

Manage the day-to-day relationship with our PR agency

Essential

Experience in similar role with proven track record

Experience of working in a professional or financial services environment

Strong organisational and planning skills across a complex organisation with the ability to work to tight deadlines

A confident and effective communicator across diverse stakeholder groups

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

Be proactive, reliable, responsible and accurate, with attention to detail

Have a good understanding of media needs and stories that will drive a news agenda

Experience in a legal environment

Experience of delivering media campaigns to set criteria and deadlines

Multi-disciplinary experience of communications in a corporate environment

Demonstrate experience working and influencing partners, media and key stakeholders

Complex b2b senior corporate communications experience

Excellent and demonstrable media relationships

Market knowledge in all areas of Legal/Financial/ Property

Understanding the key requirements of media across all areas including local, regional, national and trade titles, Structured approach to working with attention to detail

Proven interpersonal skills and ability to influence others

Willingness to learn and introduce new ideas

Confidence to challenge the process

Aberdein Considine is an award-winning law firm and this is a great opportunity to work in an innovative, challenging and rewarding work environment. We offer flexible and blended working in a progressive and supportive environment. In return for your hard work, you will be paid a competitive salary, receive an excellent benefits package and be part of a generous incentive and bonus scheme.