Marketing and Communications Manager

About the Company

Our client is an independent regulator within the legal sector, responsible for maintaining professional standards and protecting consumers. Joining a small, collaborative team, you'll take ownership of end-to-end marketing, communications, stakeholder engagement and digital activity, with the autonomy to shape strategy and make a visible impact across the organisation.

The Role

As Marketing & Communications Manager, you'll lead the organisation's marketing and communications activity, working closely with senior leaders, external agencies and key stakeholders. This is a varied, hands-on role spanning integrated campaigns, digital channels, PR, events, webinars and stakeholder engagement, with the opportunity to influence strategy and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and continuously improve the organisation's marketing and communications strategy.
• Deliver integrated marketing campaigns across digital, website, social media, PR, publications, email and events.
• Create, edit and manage engaging content across multiple communication channels.
• Manage and develop the organisation's website and digital platforms, using performance data to drive improvements.
• Lead the delivery of webinars, events and stakeholder engagement activity to promote regulatory initiatives and professional qualifications.
• Manage external communications agencies, ensuring high-quality delivery, value for money and effective press relations.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, government contacts, legal sector stakeholders and external partners, including supporting reactive communications when required.
• Produce management information, campaign reporting and communications updates for senior leadership while identifying opportunities to improve processes and stakeholder engagement.

About You

We're looking for an experienced marketing and communications professional who enjoys working within a broad, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You'll be equally comfortable developing strategy, creating content, managing campaigns and building relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Experience

• Experience in a broad marketing and communications role with responsibility across multiple channels.
• Delivering integrated marketing campaigns including digital, website, social media, PR and events.
• Strong content creation, copywriting and editing skills for a range of audiences.
• Managing websites and using performance data to improve digital communications.
• Managing external agencies and building relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational, communication and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage a varied workload independently.

Desirable Experience

• Background within a regulator, professional body, membership organisation or the legal sector.
• Understanding of government, public affairs, policy or wider professional services environments.
• Experience using CRM systems and marketing reporting tools.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Pension
• Hybrid working
• Training and development opportunities

This Role May Suit

This role may suit candidates currently working in roles such as:

PR & Communications Manager, Communications Manager, Marketing Manager, Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Corporate Communications Manager

If your experience is aligned with the responsibilities of this role but your current job title differs, we would still encourage you to apply.

Diversity & Inclusion

At WE Talent, we believe that diverse teams create stronger organisations. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout our recruitment process.

Every application is considered fairly, based on the skills, experience and potential needed for the role. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process where everyone has the opportunity to demonstrate what they can offer.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact WE Talent for a confidential conversation.

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