Communications Executive London, England
Job description
JOB TITLE: CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE
DEPARTMENT: CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
LOCATION: Marble Arch, London (hybrid – 3 days+ in the office)
REPORTING TO: Head of Corporate Communications
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Full time
PLACES, PEOPLE, PREFER
Our purpose is to create and manage outstanding places which deliver positive outcomes for all our stakeholders on a long term, sustainable basis.
We are a FTSE 100 business with a strong balance sheet and over £13bn of assets under management. But with just 600 employees you’re given the ability to make a big impact and elevate your career quickly.
Our diverse, passionate team of experts works on some of the most ambitious, innovative and sustainable projects in the country – from our high-quality campuses across central London, to some of the top retail schemes in the UK – providing a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow.
We believe in shared success and enabling people to be themselves. If you want to feel listened to and understood in an environment where your opinions count and bright ideas are encouraged, you’ve come to the right place!
In our recent engagement survey 93% of our employees stated they were proud to work for
British Land!
THE ROLE
This is a new role which will support the corporate communications function across both traditional and digital corporate channels.
Corporate communications
Supporting the Corporate Communications Manager in planning, implementing and evaluating communications initiatives that create positive awareness of British Land’s corporate purpose, strategy, operations and social responsibility.
Digital communications
Supporting the Digital Corporate Communications Manager in communicating corporate strategic messages through the corporate digital channels.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Responsibilities which apply to both roles
- Work collaboratively with the rest of the Communications team (Head of Communications, Corporate Communications Manager, Digital Communications Manager and Team Assistant) to ensure that messaging is aligned and optimised across both digital and traditional channels
- Work with team to develop ideas and create communications materials to support business objectives. Ensure collateral is shared and repurposed for maximum effect across multiple communication channels
- Establish strong working relationships with key internal and external clients to gather news and recommend the most appropriate responses/actions
- Create high quality written content and effectively edit and manage internal and external draft materials to minimise required input by Head of Communications, Corporate Communications Manager and Digital Communications Manager
- Manage activity and keep track of work streams for the team to ensure everything is delivered in the correct timescales; ensure communications plans are kept up to date
Corporate communications
- Support the team to plan and implement PR activity in support of specific business initiatives, ensuring corporate reputation is maintained
- Review work delivered by external PR agencies and ensure it is delivered to the schedule and quality required
- Ensure information is shared effectively internally and between external resources to deliver the most efficient and impactful PR support
- Field any media enquiries or speaking opportunities to ensure the team are responding to these in a timely and efficient way
- Build and maintain relationships with sector and business journalists, to gain a clear understanding of their priorities and identify opportunities
Digital communications
- Conduct daily social media monitoring to ensure we have a clear understanding of the external perception of the business
- Support with day to day management of corporate social media channels, including drafting material and working with our agencies to upload content
- Identify and develop creative options for corporate communications which further tell our corporate strategy in an engaging manner
- Work with our agencies to manage calendar of digital activity across our key digital channels of website, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram
- Work with internal stakeholders and the Digital Communications Manager to ensure the corporate website is kept up to date in terms of functionality and content
ABOUT YOU
A self-starting, emotionally intelligent person with a positive, pragmatic outlook, good judgement and a clear focus on results. Comfortable dealing with senior company executives and able to communicate clearly with people of all levels. Confident to make decisions, take responsibility and operate as team player.
Key Competencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- An interest in digital channels and trends some digital experience preferred
- Results-focused
- Good literacy and numeracy
- Sound judgement and decision-making
- Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships and collaborate across the company
- Robust attention to detail and accuracy
- Exceptional planning and organisational skills
Experience
- Experience working in corporate and/or financial PR
- Listed company experience welcomed but not essential
- Real estate experience would be an advantage but not essential
- Some knowledge of the business media landscape
- Experience in organising events
- Managing communications in response to crises/high pressure situations
OUR SHARED VALUES
our values are what we stand for at British Land, they’re not just a label on the door; they connect us every day to our vision, purpose, and strategy. They help us to promote an inclusive, positive, and collaborative culture. You can read more on our corporate website.
BRING YOUR WHOLE SELF
LISTEN & UNDERSTAND
SMARTER TOGETHER
BUILD FOR THE FUTURE
DELIVER AT PACE
A REWARDING PLACE TO BE
Our People – Just ask anyone why they love working here and they will tell you it’s the people. They’re highly talented, passionate, and collaborative! We thank our people with rewards that feel rewarding; you can review our market leading benefits here.
OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS
IF YOU ENJOY BRINGING YOUR WHOLE SELF TO WORK, SHARE OUR VALUES AND ARE EXCITED ABOUT OUR PURPOSE WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING AN ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE PROCESS LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SELECTION PROCESS HERE.
#LI-REMOTE, #LI-HYBRID, #LI-ONSITE
Please note that we endeavour to get back to all applicants within 28 days. If you haven’t heard from us within this period, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
