At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful communications and shape the firm's voice across all channels.
- Company: Join Redkite, a fast-growing law firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25+ days of leave, hybrid working, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Diversity-focused workplace that values every individual's contribution.
- Why this job: Be a key player in driving growth and enhancing the firm's reputation.
- Qualifications: Experience in communications or PR, with strong writing and media skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Hybrid working Cardiff (1 day a week) / (4 days home and/or other local offices where needed)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours, 9am – 5pm
Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum (DoE)
Help Shape the Next Chapter of Growth
Some organisations maintain the status quo. At Redkite, we're building something bigger. Over the last five years we've doubled in size, expanded our presence across Wales and the South West, strengthened our teams and continued to invest in our people, and client service. Our ambition doesn't stop there.
As we continue to grow, Marketing has an increasingly important role to play in shaping commercial decisions, supporting our leaders and helping drive sustainable success. This is an opportunity to become part of that journey. If you're looking for a role where you can influence projects, challenge thinking and help shape the future of a growing professional services business, we'd love to hear from you.
The Opportunity
As the firm's lead communications specialist, you will ensure clear, consistent and impactful communications across all internal and external channels. Working closely with the Marketing Manager, Business Development team and Partners, you will lead PR, media relations, thought leadership, social media, internal communications and brand content to raise the firm's profile and strengthen its reputation.
As a fast-growing regional law firm, we are looking for an experienced communications professional who can work confidently with senior stakeholders, identify opportunities to showcase the firm's expertise, and help shape the communications function as the business continues to grow.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Strategic Communications
- Lead the firm's internal and external communications, ensuring activity aligns with business strategy and commercial objectives.
- Act as the firm's communications expert, advising on messaging, tone and content quality.
- Manage the communications and editorial calendar, identifying opportunities to raise the firm's profile.
PR, Thought Leadership & Brand
- Drive thought leadership and PR activity, building relationships with media, PR partners and key stakeholders.
- Develop and refine content across digital, print and web, ensuring it strengthens the firm's reputation and market position.
- Identify opportunities to promote the firm's expertise through media, awards and industry commentary.
Digital & Internal Communications
- Own the firm's social media presence and oversee engaging internal communications, including the intranet.
- Ensure communications are timely, consistent and aligned with the firm's brand.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Build strong relationships with Partners and stakeholders, proactively identifying communications opportunities.
- Support strategic business projects and help shape the future of the communications function as the firm grows.
- Drive high standards, taking ownership of quality and continuously improving communications processes and content.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for a confident, proactive communications professional who thrives in a fast-paced professional services environment and enjoys building something as a business grows.
You'll bring:
- Proven experience in communications, PR or marketing within professional services (legal experience is a real advantage).
- Strong media relations, thought leadership and content creation expertise, with exceptional writing and editing skills.
- Experience managing social media, communications campaigns and brand messaging.
- Confidence working with senior stakeholders, influencing, challenging and building trusted relationships.
- Commercial awareness, excellent organisation and the ability to take ownership with minimal supervision.
Desirable
- Experience within a law firm or legal sector.
- Knowledge of intranet platforms and internal communications.
- Experience supporting reputation management or crisis communications.
What We Offer
- Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Gym membership contribution
- Career development opportunities
- Redkite Rewards scheme
- A supportive, collaborative working environment
Candidates should be aware that their first day of employment may take place at another Redkite office as part of our group onboarding programme. A willingness to travel for onboarding is therefore required.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Redkite, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to thrive. We are a diversity and culture award-winning firm, encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond. If you require any adjustments, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.
Senior Communications Executive in Cardiff employer: Redkite Law
Redkite Law offers an exceptional working environment in Swansea, where employees are valued and supported in their professional growth. With a hybrid working model, generous annual leave, and a range of rewards schemes, the firm fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for finance professionals to thrive and make a meaningful impact within the legal sector.
