Associate Director - Corporate Communications

Associate Director

Central London - Hybrid working 3 days onsite

Communications/PR Agency

My client, a renound Communications/PR agency are looking for an Associate Director to join them on a permanent basis to devise, drive and implement communication programmes using strategical research and insights. This role provides avenues to engage with various specialties and diverse sectors, allowing for the expansion and enrichment of skills by collaborating with exceptional professionals. Their unique services stem from their in-house proficiency, encompassing guidance in Corporate reputation and leadership, Political advisory, Growth Companies and Capital Markets, Digital Strategy, Purpose and ESG, Employee Communication and Engagement, and International Business.

Salary - £75,000 (DOE)

Job Overview: Associate Director, Strategic Communications

Company overview:

• We champion strategic thinkers who excel in developing and executing impactful, multidisciplinary communications programs.
• Our culture is entrepreneurial, fostering a collaborative environment where creativity thrives.

Your Role:

• Lead a dynamic team to deliver high-quality, innovative communications programs for clients.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior clients, providing insightful counsel.
• Drive the entrepreneurial culture, contributing to strategic direction and talent development.

Our People:

• We value curiosity, creativity, and ambition.
• Committed to building a diverse and equitable company where everyone feels they belong.

Attributes We Seek:

• Rigorous thinker with creative flair.
• Proactive self-starter building networks.
• Focus on delivering positive change.
• Team player supporting colleagues.
• Energetic, hardworking, and excited by challenges.
• Intellectually curious with a big picture perspective.
• Passionate about colleagues' growth and potential.
• Interest in traditional and digital platforms for effective messaging.

Key Responsibilities:

• Devise and oversee impactful communications programs based on strategic insight.
• Build strong client relationships, exceeding expectations.
• Ambassador for the entrepreneurial and innovative values.
• Ensure high standards of work delivery by teams, meeting client needs.
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent.
• Build and maintain a network to grow the business.
• Empower team members for professional development and growth.
• Oversee day-to-day account management and support business development.

Candidate Specification:

• Experience in Corporate Communications.
• Experience working for a communications or PR agency is a must!
• Experience working in a communications role at management level, using impactful leadership and team maangement skills
• Leadership skills and collaborative approach to account management.
• Strategic advisor with industry and market understanding.
• Crisis management experience, adept at handling sensitive media relations.
• Trusted advisor to senior clients, willing to take well-considered risks.
• Develops high-performing teams with exceptional communication skills.

Examples of Day-to-Day Work:

• Develop strategy in partnership with Senior Directors.
• Manage client teams and review draft content.
• Develop thought leadership content for marketing.
• Actively grow media network to support the reach.

Benefits:

• Competitive salaries reflecting skills and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits supporting mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing.
• Flexible working options and patterns.
• Generous annual leave, parental, sabbatical, and volunteering leave.
• Continuous learning culture for personal and professional growth.
• Proactive wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Office perks and a vibrant social calendar.

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