Manager (Director) - Issues & Crisis - PR & Communications

Award winning strategic communications agency is looking for a Manager (AsD/ Director) to join the team. London based, this agency works on high profile corporate, financial & crisis communications covering litigation, disputes and mitigation for a host of clients across Finance, Industrial, Healthcare, consumer, Public Affairs, TMT and Sustainability. They are growing and going from strength to strength in terms of client portfolio and revenue generation and are looking for a team player to join their collaborative and social culture which boasts a diverse range of experience from seasoned journalists and bankers to lawyers and communications experts.

We are looking for a competent and dynamic financial or corporate communications professional who is accustomed to managing accounts to work on retained and Ad hoc clients within the Crisis & Issues Management Team. Clients range across international and domestic clients, from multinational corporations and renowned consumer brands, to fast growing start-ups and the international HNW private client community.

We are looking for someone who has the following attributes:

• 11-12 years’ PR agency experience
• Strong and demonstrable experience in issues and crisis management, including cyber security (beneficial)
• Litigation experience and private client experience advantageous
• A highly capable account manager, able to run accounts with minimal input from the Senior Director
• Ability to handle calls with clients and third-party advisers without support, where required, plus present advice to senior client personnel with confidence and authority
• Ability to ‘manage upwards’ by proactively generating ideas and presenting advice to Senior Director on key accounts
• Manage the workflows of junior colleagues, assigning tasks and ensuring timely completion and client satisfaction
• Demonstrable knowledge of key corporate stakeholder issues and reputational risk trends affecting domestic and international businesses
• Demonstrable knowledge of the UK and international English-language business media
• Creative, ambitious and confident to deal with client matters at all levels
• An effective team player with a collaborative yet pragmatic approach to working
• Highly engaged and credible networker with contacts amongst the UK advisory community

The role will encompass the following:

• Defining communications strategy, generating ideas and driving campaigns
• Present to C-Suite level executives with confidence and authority
• Workflow management for junior members of the team - assigning tasks and managing workload across the client portfolio
• Cross sell company-wide expertise to existing and new clients
• Contribute to the acquisition of new business by generating leads
• Expand existing accounts whilst maintaining a network of relationships within the marketplace
• Manage relationships with relevant media

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