Corporate Communications Manager

Job Location	Wherstead
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£28,000 - £31,000 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time

Job Description

Are you experienced in corporate communications Are you looking for an opportunity to help to protect and build the corporate and brand reputation of the region’s largest independent retailerWe operate a diverse range of businesses, from Food to Funeral, Events to Travel and Masonry. We’re owned by our 280,000 members and employ over 4,000 amazing colleagues. As Corporate Communications Manager, you’ll support a communications strategy which is just as diverse; but which also ensures that the vision, mission and objectives which makes us a different kind of business’ remain clear.Role ResponsibilityAs Corporate Communications Manager, there’ll be lots to get stuck in to from the get-go’, so you’ll need to be able to effectively absorb requirements to deliver and manage multi-channel communications plans across a range of business functions.

Produce effective communications for the media, members and customers which strengthen our brand and grow membership

Develop and maintain annual communications plans which reflect significant projects, events and activities

Build meaningful relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including local and trade media

Manage incoming media enquiries

Produce briefing materials to support effective media appearances

Monitor internal and external social media platforms, responding to brand and customer service comments as required

Ensure our corporate web presence remains current

Support internal live and digital events

The Ideal Candidate

Corporate communications experience, including effective content planning, production and media relations

Experience of successfully managing a brand’s social media

Strong written communication skills across a range of channels

Effective interpersonal skills, confident to engage with stakeholders at all levels

Communicates ideas clearly and effectively, building consensus

Resilient and positive with a solutions-focused mindset

Some travel to branches across our trading estate will be required. Therefore, the ideal candidate will be based in East Anglia with a full UK driving license.Basic video and web-editing skills, as well as media / copywriting skills training, would be desirable.Package DescriptionAlongside a competitive salary, we also offer enhanced employer pension contribution and holiday entitlement, as well as our colleague discount scheme. Further details can be viewed on our Careers website and would be discussed in detail during the recruitment process. Working Arrangements We understand the importance of balancing work commitments with other activities and responsibilities, which is why we are happy to offer flexible working. We are always looking to find the right solutions to suit our colleagues and the business. Required skills

Copywriting

Corporate Communications

Written Communication

Keyskills :
Copywriting Cpate Communications PR Written Communication

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