External Communications Manager - NEUR and UK-IE - 12 Months FTC Maternity Cover

External Communications Manager – NEUR & UK-IE

About the Role: We are seeking someone who contributes to achieving profitable & sustainable growth targeted by the Allianz Trade NEUR/UK strategy by developing & implementing an integrated, region-specific external communications program. Functional responsibilities are reputation management & protection, and thought leadership positioning in partnership with Marketing. Media activity includes targeted annual plan & metrics, agency management & budget, spokesperson development & management, the development of a network of journalist contacts, and social media. Issues/crisis management expert that provides strategic counsel & tactical support at local, regional and Group level.

Main Responsibilities

• Operative Communications: Manages key functional areas: external (including spokesperson function) and serves as a Consultant to CEO, Executive Management Team and executives and peers regionally and locally.
• Strategic Communications:
  • Development of UK & regional corporate communications plan, aligned to regional commercial goals and Allianz Trade Group Communications.
  • Sets agenda and priorities. Develops communications guidelines and processes, ensures global standards, best practices.
  • Ensures messaging & positioning consistency, and manages reputational risk.
  • Development and management of an integrated media relations program supporting key objectives, external agency management.
  • Optimises existing company initiatives and materials.
• Operative Staff Management:
  • Co‑ordination of Northern European network of local communication managers, with the Senior Internal Communications Executive.
  • Foster cross‑OE UK & regional collaboration with Allianz.
  • Establishes & fosters best practice in Regional Communications operations – 30% NEUR / 70% UK‑IE.

What We Are Looking For

• Market knowledge: B2B and, ideally, financial services.
• Strategic corporate communications experience, internal & external.
• Excellent journalism & business writing skills.
• Proven reputational issues/crisis experience.
• Project management expertise.
• Proven presentation & public speaking skills.
• Effective with small‑team building, ability to improve skills, standards and deliverables.
• Experienced with digital media management – intranets, and social media.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, Executive and business peer coaching, and strong networking skills.
• Languages: English, excellent written and spoken.
• Other language capabilities such as Spanish, French, and German desirable but not essential.

Additional Note

We are seeking candidates who are naturally curious and have a keen interest in technology and innovation. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a proactive approach to learning and adapting to new tools and technologies, especially artificial intelligence powered tools.

What We Offer

• Life assurance
• Health cash plan
• Income protection
• Hybrid working
• Employee share incentive plan
• Various discounts on insurance through the Allianz Partnership
• And much more

Employment Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, Writing/Editing. Industry: Financial Services and Insurance.