Communications Manager

Ready for your next step in Communications leadership? We're currently looking for an enterprising and innovative Communications Manager on behalf of a well-established and internationally recognised health and lifestyle brand.

Applicants must have significant prior experience of working in a supervisory capacity within a communications environment, with responsibility for leading and managing others. A flair for creating highly effective and engaging multi-media communications strategies is also essential.

This is an exciting business to be part of; as well as offering an industry-leading range of products and services, the company have recently won a prestigious award for their dedication to empowering employees. They are also proudly ecologically minded and, through a number of environmental initiatives, have now achieved zero-landfill status.

Don't miss the opportunity to join this forward-thinking organisation and play a key part in creatively delivering positive, supportive and often life-changing content and communications!

Duties and responsibilities:

• Devising effective internal and external communications plans and strategies, identifying opportunities for improving communications methods and implementing new ideas and initiatives.
• Setting and working to the brand guidelines and tone of voice for all external communications.
• Collaborating with the sales and training teams to understand their needs and produce appropriate content.
• Overseeing the management of the Facebook community group.
• Understanding the direct selling model and how the principles can be applied to a communications strategy.
• Supporting the team in their delivery of the stakeholder magazine, digital notice boards and internal communications.
• Taking the lead in writing and submitting entries to a range of business awards throughout the year.
• Understanding marketing, ASA and industry legislation to ensure that communications do not compromise corporate reputation.
• Leading the team in the delivery of targeted social media campaigns.
• Managing, tracking and reporting on the marketing and communications budget, ensuring the team do not overspend.
• Running research and surveys to monitor engagement and the effectiveness of campaigns.
• Providing the team with direction, support and motivation to meet their own objectives.

Skills and experience required:

We're looking for a standout candidate who:

• is equipped with at least three years in a supervisory communications role.
• ideally holds a degree or similar qualification in a subject directly relevant to communications.
• has experience of copywriting, editing and proof reading.
• confidently leads and coaches their team, setting appropriate performance objectives.
• creatively sources stories and information from internal teams, stakeholders and external agencies.
• produces clear, concise, well-written and grammatically accurate written work.
• possesses strong interpersonal skills, with an approachable and helpful manner.
• thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment, with the ability to move comfortably and quickly between multiple projects in order to meet tight deadlines.
• demonstrates excellent attention to detail and an understanding that every word matters.
• enjoys working collaboratively in a team, but is also self-motivated when working independently.
• manages their time and workload effectively.

Hours of work:

• Monday to Friday 09:00am to 5:00pm

Salary and benefits:

• Up to £40,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Excellent company-funded training and development opportunities
• Discretionary profit share scheme
• Company pension