Media & Communications Manager (PR Manager)

Media & Communications Manager (PR Manager)

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Media & Communications Manager (PR Manager)

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Overview
Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) is hiring a Media & Communications professional at Manager level. This is an exciting new role, reflecting the increased importance of external communications activity within our growing business. RLB has expanded its service offering and geographic coverage over the last five years, with approx. 1,500 employees across UK and Europe operating across some fourteen sectors within the built environment.

Department: Marketing

Location: London

Description
Overview
Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) is hiring a Media & Communications professional at Manager level. This is an exciting new role, reflecting the increased importance of external communications activity within our growing business. RLB has expanded its service offering and geographic coverage over the last five years, with approx. 1,500 employees across UK and Europe operating across some fourteen sectors within the built environment.
We need a dynamic Media & Communications Manager to develop and deliver engaging communications activity externally, to build the RLB brand and support the business\’ strategic objectives.
This role reports to the Head of Brand & Communications and will work closely with RLB\’s external communications agency, and wider Sales & Marketing team in the delivery of external communications activity. The successful candidate will act as an advisor to senior leadership to ensure best-in-class external communication practices and create informative and exciting content across all channels.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior leadership, Head of Brand & Comms and external communications agency to deliver a comprehensive external communications strategy aligned with business strategy and growth priorities.
• Deliver communications activity across all external channels to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
• Build and manage relationships with stakeholders across the media spectrum to ensure regular, accurate coverage of RLB, projects and campaigns.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, to translate insights into compelling narratives that position RLB as an expert voice in the built environment.
• Act as a key spokesperson where necessary, supporting interviews, media engagements, and crisis communication activity.
• Implement communications plans for RLB\’s key campaigns and priority sectors working closely with the Marketing Solutions team and external communications agency.
• Promote news and project success to raise RLB\’s profile with target audiences.
• Create high-impact content, including PR, blogs, thought leadership and social posts, ensuring consistency in messaging and alignment with business priorities.
• Work with Brand & Comms and Marketing Solutions team to develop visually engaging digital assets, including infographics, interactive reports, and video content.
• Lead on the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of media coverage.
• Be a role model for our values.

Skills and experience

• Strong skills in written communication, copywriting and editing.
• Proven background in external communications, working in a matrixed/professional services environment.
• Knowledge of the built environment is preferred but not essential.
• Experience working with Senior Leadership with sensitive and confidential information.
• Expertise in multichannel communications, including traditional, digital, and social media.
• Knowledgeable about current affairs and industry trends.
• Previous experience in developing and managing communications plans for key projects and initiatives.
• Track record of building relationships with key journalists.
• Multi-task and prioritise work to deliver to demanding deadlines.
• Work in a collegiate way with colleagues to achieve best outcomes.
• Experience using digital platforms for engagement, reach and analysis.

RLB Employee Benefits
Our culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential, so you can look forward to benefits that include:
Hybrid Working – Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
Well-Rewarded – A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
Focus On Wellbeing – We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
Healthcare Packages – Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
Personal Development – A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
Additional Benefits – We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
Exceptional Exposure – You\’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
Social Responsibility – We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.
Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment
We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Find out more here: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – RLB | Europe
If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at:

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Construction

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