Senior PR and Communications ManagerManager 1 in Bournemouth

Senior Manager of PR & Communications at ESET drives a positive public image and awareness of the company’s technologies. The role includes planning and executing PR strategies, managing media and public relations, leading crisis communication, overseeing internal and external channels, collaborating with key partners, and leading the PR team. The manager also serves as media spokesperson and supports leadership in public affairs.

Responsibilities

• Cooperate closely with Global PR to identify or adopt best practices for achieving Company business.
• Maintain relationships with journalists, press, and public affairs entities.
• Actively participate in relevant events as a company/media spokesperson.
• Conduct and execute interviews across various media with publishing houses and editors.
• Compose statements and professional/opinion articles in collaboration with the PR Specialist.
• Create various content for media (press releases, articles, blogs) and marketing materials for both B2B and B2C sectors.
• Support internal departments to ensure a consistent brand voice.
• Foster an engaged media through monthly qualitative and quantitative reports on PR activities.
• Manage rapid response and crisis management social media communication activities.
• Organize and evaluate PR and media events in collaboration with event managers or agencies.
• Support ESET’s public affairs policy and government affairs strategy.
• Provide executive support for ESET’s leadership team in interactions with government officials.
• Deliver flawless presentations at internal and external events and webinars.
• Coordinate the work of colleagues in accordance with superiors' instructions.
• Be responsible for the performance of the tasks entrusted to it in accordance with established procedures and processes.
• Prioritize tasks of colleagues to meet established objectives.

Managerial Responsibilities

• Propose and implement improvements of processes and work procedures.
• Cooperate with immediate superior on financial planning and remain continuously updated on spending.
• Support communication within the team and with other organizational units.
• Set clear and realistic goals and expectations towards work performance.
• Delegate work to team members and be responsible for performance of assigned tasks.
• Provide regular feedback and evaluate work performance of direct subordinates.
• Ensure high-quality and timely work output of the team.
• Plan for personnel and organizational needs.
• Cooperate on new employee recruitment and prepare personal development plans.
• Look for and exploit opportunities for own development and education.
• Share experience and professional knowledge with others.

Requirements

• Education: Masters degree/ BA/BS/Marketing; Security technology experience is a plus.
• Experience: 10-15 years in PR managerial role; 1 year on-the-job training; Experience in copy and content writing; Experience of proofreading; Experience in working with external agencies.
• Knowledge: Understanding of cybersecurity; Ability to digest and interpret technical material; Well-developed interpersonal and organizational skills; MS Office: advanced.
• Language: English: C1; Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Managerial skills: N/A.
• Personal characteristics: Attention to detail.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Death in service.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Pension.
• Perkbox.
• Free sight tests and discount on glasses.
• Sick pay.
• Extra holiday.
• Wellbeing Allowance.
• Child Birth Allowance.
• Marriage Allowance.
• Enhanced Parental leave.
• Free Parking.
• Hot and cold drinks and fruit.
• Friday Breakfast.
• Christmas Party.
• Summer Party.
• Loyalty award.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Cycle to work.
• Tech Scheme.
• Christmas Hamper.

Primary location: Bournemouth

Time type: Full time

Required Experience: Manager

Key Skills: Crisis Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Media Relations, Press Releases, Conflict Management, Social Listening, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Social Media Management, Copywriting, Writing Skills.