Corporate content & strategy consultant

Search and select specialists. Jobs for the corporate comms industry.Our client is one of the UK\’s leading independent corporate reporting agencies. They help all types of businesses – from large global organisations to FTSE small caps – to build greater confidence and trust with their investors and other key stakeholders. Our client is looking to hire a Corporate Reporting strategy and research consultant.Candidates with agency or client side IR/Reporting experience should apply, this role is not relevant for candidates who have only worked in a Fund management or Investment management capacity.Overview Our client\’s objective is to be the pre-eminent awarding winning corporate reporting agency. The dedicated Research and Strategy Team helps them understand market developments within financial and non financial reporting both on and offline, defines and develops our offering and positions our company to take maximum advantage of the opportunities that exist in the marketplace.Purpose Reporting into the Director of Research and Strategy, you will be responsible for gathering and providing high quality market intelligence on corporate reporting policy, issues, news and trends, predominantly in the UK but increasingly across International markets. The market intelligence gathered will be used to evolve and develop the corporate reporting offering; to keep clients and account teams up to date with the latest developments in the marketplace and to frame and inform marketing activities designed to further enhance our reputation and generate new business enquiries from our target markets.Responsibilities Gather and provide high quality market intelligence on corporate reporting policy, issues, news and trendsEvololve and develop the corporate reporting offeringKeep clients and account teams up to date with the latest developments in the marketplaceFrame and inform marketing activities designed to further enhance our reputation and generate new business enquiries from our target marketsReporting Relationships Reporting to: Director of Research and StrategyWorking closely with: Research team, Account management, Creative teamsDevelopment of the agencies Corporate Reporting offer Responsible for evolving and developing the agencies consultancy business in line with the regulatory environment, good practice and the needs of clients.Client Consultancy Manage the delivery of all corporate reporting consultancy work for new and existing clientsSupport the Director of Research & Strategy in the presentation of consultancy work to clientsCreate and deliver bespoke assessments, competitive benchmark audits and analysis to meet the demands of clientsDevelop content guidelines for any external communications, including annual reports, presentations and CR reports to meet client needsClient Development and retention Work with the account management team to develop each client\’s corporate reporting strategy in line with best practice and changing market conditionsReview all client Annual Reports and provide key recommendations for improvement mid-way through the delivery processProvide end of year assessments of client Annual Reports against agencies benchmarking research for use by the account teams at project kick-off meetings and debriefsRespond to queries from clients regarding legislative and regulatory provisions, providing advice and guidance as appropriateKnowledge and skills required for the role Good degree from a reputable universityProfessional qualifications – preferably legal, accountancy or business basedExperience of working within a corporate reporting, corporate governance or business consultancy roleExperience of working with listed companies desirableExperience of working on corporate external communicationsHighly organised, thorough, demonstrating excellent attention to detail and a proactive, flexible approachAble to establish strong relationships with individuals at all levelsStrong leadership and organisational skillsStrong \’can do\’ attitude motivated by a desire to be part of the solution, rather than part of the problem

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