Communications Executive

We are looking for an intuitive communicator to join our communications team working across the internal and external communications functions. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communicator who is passionate about the work they do and the service they provide.

Based in Manchester, reporting to the head of marketing and communications, working closely with the internal communications manager. This is a hybrid role that supports the delivery of Slater + Gordon’s internal and external communications.

The role covers the creation of a broad range of communications and acts as a link to both external media and colleagues, delivering our messages to the desired target audiences via traditional PR and media relations, blog writing plus event coordination and delivery.

This is a great opportunity to someone who wants to work in a busy, high performing team, and build a set of skills and best practice for a great career in communications. We need someone who is comfortable working across different projects, happy to roll up your sleeves to get things done, playing a key role in our small team that is already making a big impact.

Accountabilities

Newsjacking the business agenda on a daily basis for commenting on the latest business news for clients ranging from recruitment, IT and finance.
Building great relationships and consultancy skills with clients
Media relations and regular sell-ins with key media
PR content creation
Providing briefs for other departments / external service providers
Helping account managers and directors ensure work is on time and top quality.
Reporting & evaluation
Seek compelling news stories from across the business and producing accurate and engaging content, written and visual across our communication platforms including intranet, email, video.
Assist with the smooth running of executive and leadership events on a regular basis, working with Executive Assistants to ensure all logistics are covered and with comms to ensure the best outcome for the event.
Run local engagement events with smaller teams aligned with our group events program, helping to drive engagement and amplify the employee voice.
Work with the internal comms manager to update and build intranet content ensuring this key channel is fresh and engaging.
Manage the editorial plan for the weekly e-newsletter and assist with the effective delivering of this key channel to different audiences.
Support key business areas to develop and deliver comms plan for engagement including diversity and inclusion, marketing colleagues, key change initiatives.
Monitor and co-ordinate business as usual requests and updates to the Group-wide intranet and Internal Communications mailbox.

Skills And Competencies

Demonstrate sound communication skills, written and verbal, and be a natural storyteller.
Be calm and logical under pressure, and comfortable communicating with all levels and able to instil confidence.
Ability to build relationships quickly and influence stakeholders to achieve your objectives.
Self-motivated, able to work autonomously: a do-er, reliable, curious and have a good eye for detail.
Experience and interest in both digital communications and events is desirable.
Degree level education in relevant subject area: 2:1 or above.

Who are we?

Slater and Gordon are a leading consumer law firm, and our mission is to give people easier access to world class legal services. We are a legal services business powered by technology and led by people that support customers in every step of their case.

Client service is at the heart of Slater and Gordon and we take pride in the impressive headlines we generate, demonstrating our range of work and the relentless pursuit of justice by our Solicitors.

At Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK) we are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives innovation. So, we’re building a culture where difference is valued. Our culture motivates our employees to give their full selves to the job and invest in the company’s future. Our people see value in their work and are eager to do well in their roles. Our values ensure that all our employees are working towards the same goals.

Our Core And Voluntary Benefits

Hybrid working - 2 days per week working in the office (must live a reasonable distance to commute to the office)
35 hours per week - Monday to Friday - Flexible and agile working environment
25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays
Buy and sell annual leave up to 5 days
Employee Referral scheme with payments up to £2000 per referral
Group Incentive Plan (Annual Bonus Scheme)
Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App providing you with services including annual health checks, access to Digital GP’s, mental health consultations, 2nd medical opinions and much more
Employee Assistance Programme where you can access free webinars for stress awareness and counselling sessions
Group Income Protection which will support you with an income if you are unable to work long term, as a result of an illness or injury
Health and Wellbeing Programmes and apps including gym discounts, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, meditation sessions and much more
Life Assurance cover
Workplace pension
Benefits Hub providing discounts to over 700 services including cinema tickets, food and drink, travel, and high street stores
Dental Insurance
Free legal help and discounted lawyer led legal services