Communications Manager London, England

Membership Matters' client

Full Time London, England 38000 - 42000 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Hybrid – London | £38k-£42k per annum

Here is a great opportunity to join a friendly and dynamic team in an exciting and varied role, reporting to the Director of Communications. It benefits from working with a membership association that is making a real difference in the law sector. Earlier this year, they secured a landmark legislative change and next year you’ll be helping them launch a major new policy initiative. You will play a key role in growing membership, and engaging and influencing a range of audiences.

In return, the successful candidate will benefit from excellent renumeration, alongside 28 days leave + bank holidays, matched employee pension up to 6%, and highly flexible hybrid working environment, with at least one day per week in vibrant London offices.

Key areas will include:

Communicating with existing and potential members

Lead on implementation of the communications element of our membership recruitment and retention campaigns. This includes collaborating with the team to draft online and offline content; devising new methods to reach potential members and compel existing members to renew.
Draft copy for the member magazine; and other member communications including e-bulletins and the website.
Work alongside the Marketing Manager on campaigns to promote products and services, with a particular focus on training and learning.
Identify opportunities and draft copy for other organisations’ publications.
Create targeted member communications for different segments for example, via our e-bulletins.

Leading on media activity

With a focus on generating positive, proactive and reactive media coverage for the organisation and its members.
Draft and issue press releases and pitch stories to journalists.
Monitor and communicate media coverage.
Respond to day-to-day media enquiries.
Develop template materials for Regional Press Officers to issue in their area.
Maintain and update the media contacts database.

Delivering other communications activity

Lead the development, commissioning and authoring of digital content including website and social media.
Deliver strategic plans, leading and assisting with key communications activity.
Develop a range of tools to measure the success of our engagement with members, government and the public.

Engaging external audiences

Lead on the drafting and issuing of Parliamentary and political briefings on specific issues and areas of interest, alongside the policy team.
Promote key policy asks to Parliamentary, political, and other external audiences.
Have communication with external stakeholders, including facilitating and participating in meetings with partner organisations.

Person specification

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, concise briefings, letters, press releases and other documents.
A proven track record of developing and implementing targeted communications to convey key messages.
Experience of using digital and social media to communicate with a range of audiences.
Experience of public relations and knowledge of online, print and broadcast media.
A willingness to collaborate, working closely within a small, friendly team.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £38,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

Benefits: