Head of Communications

Head of Communications

Full-Time 50000 - 70000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead Lawhive's communications strategy and build media relations to boost brand awareness.
  • Company: Join a pioneering company at the forefront of AI and legal innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Fast-paced environment with exciting challenges and career advancement potential.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of professional services while amplifying your voice in the industry.
  • Qualifications: 7+ years in communications with a knack for storytelling and media relations.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 Β£ per year.

Overview Develop and own Lawhive's overall communications and PR strategy.

Build and execute proactive media relations programmes that increase awareness of Lawhive and our mission.

Establish Lawhive's founders and leadership team as leading voices in AI, legal innovation and the future of professional services.

Generate high-impact coverage across national, business, technology and legal media.

Lead communications around major company milestones, funding announcements, product launches and strategic initiatives.

Create compelling narratives and messaging that resonate with customers, lawyers, investors and industry stakeholders.

Manage relationships with journalists, editors, producers and industry influencers.

Develop executive communications, including speeches, opinion pieces, interviews and keynote opportunities.

Partner closely with the Brand, Content and Growth teams to amplify campaigns and maximise earned media opportunities.

Monitor industry trends, competitor activity and emerging issues to identify communications opportunities and risks.

Build reporting frameworks to measure communications impact and influence on brand awareness and business outcomes.

Help establish communications processes, tools and potentially build out the function as the company scales.

Requirements 7+ years of experience in communications, PR, corporate affairs or related roles Strong track record of securing high-quality media coverage across business, technology and national press Experience developing communications strategies for high-growth startups, scale-ups or technology companies Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills Experience working directly with senior executives and founders on external communications Strong understanding of the UK media landscape and how to build effective journalist relationships Ability to develop compelling thought leadership programmes and executive profiles Experience managing complex communications projects across multiple stakeholders Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities Data-driven approach to measuring communications performance and impact ATS Optimization Keywords Below are skills and terms extracted directly from this job posting to improve Applicant Tracking System (ATS) visibility.

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