PR & Communications Manager - Fixed Term

Join us as, PR & Communications Manager - Fixed Term, Maternity Cover (6-12 Months)

Able to commit to, 26.25 hrs Per week?

Working in the marketing team, we are looking for someone who can create, plan and deliver meaningful, engaging and impactful communication strategies and campaigns to communicate Securitas’ brand and commercial strategies to improve brand perception. If you are a PR specialist with the ability to craft internal communication strategies that empower colleagues and gain their commitment to achieving our commercial objectives and business priorities, boast our brand, and champion our business, then we want to hear from you!

You will be a key source of advice on all matters relating to internal and external communications. We are looking for people with experience working in Public Relations and Communications, who can create winning strategies, great content, and understand, build and engage audiences and develop all communication channels.

With your help we will define and deliver engaging, measurable, two-way communications aligned to Securitas UK business priorities and vision outcomes, through a variety of channels, to target our Securitas UK external and internal audiences, key stakeholders and press contacts:

• Develop and deliver Securitas UK external and internal communication plans to support key business priorities.
• Develop and manage internal and external campaigns which build awareness and trust and improve brand reputation, working closely with clients and other relevant business stakeholders.
• Support key marketing campaigns i.e., expos, successful bids, customer experience and ensure consistent communication across all internal and external channels.
• Develop, maintain, and grow media relations and develop PR plans to gain media coverage.
• Manage the Staff Engagement Survey from inception to results to action planning.
• Manage Community & Make a Difference Awards communications.
• Manage all Corporate Social Responsibility communications i.e., national / local charities and sustainability.
• Manage the distribution of press releases, and images to relevant media.
• Maximise editorial coverage through special stories (feature pieces).
• Help create regular management information to demonstrate the effectiveness of internal and external communication channels, media and engagement activities.

Help manage Securitas UK key communication channels for our target audiences:

• Employee portal internal comms portal (Workplace)
• Securitas.co.uk
• Leadership events / meetings / townhalls
• Managers toolkits
• Protection Times

Health & Wellbeing

• Company pension and advice and planning
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Wellness advice and support, including financial, emotional and physical
Dental and Physical Health Plans

Lifestyle Benefits

• Cycle to work scheme
• Car lease and new car purchasing schemes
• Discounts on high street brands, online shopping, holidays, days out and Arriva Bus Travel
• Mortgage Advise
• Payroll ISA's
Eligibility for Costco Membership

Learning & Development

• Support with further education
• 100's of eLearning courses
• Accredited courses by C&G, ILM, IOSH and SIA
Leadership Development programs both local and global

Giving Back

• Payroll Giving
• Working with charities such as Calderwood House, KPMB and Wooden Spoon
• Supporting local community initiatives
• Supporting people back to work with organisations such as TalkBack and Downs-Syndrome Org

• PR background.
• UK or valid work permit.
• Excellent communication skills: verbal and written – plain English essential, including experience of writing short and long form content.
• Excellent influencing skills - able to build strong relationships
• Good attention to detail, as you will be responsible for proofing and signing off content internally on behalf of Senior Stakeholders.
• To be able to prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office 365 tools i.e., word, excel, PowerPoint
• Able to work using own initiative or within a team environment.

Securitas is an all-inclusive employer, and we encourage individuality within our company. We believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords, but integral parts of our business strategy. Our goal is to create an environment where every employee feels that they belong regardless of their background or identity. Our belonging strategy has three pillars,

• how you join us and develop your career,
• the way we lead our teams
fair pay and benefits.

To achieve this, we have a number of initiatives: employee networks which are a safe space to build communities and influence practices, Race at Work Charter, Armed Forces Covenant, Disability Confident, Reasonable Adjustment Passport, Domestic Abuse Charter, Healthy Workplace Awards and we are leading the way in the Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification. We celebrate our differences throughout the year by recognising significant dates such as BSL Week, International Women's Day, PRIDE, Black History Month and many more.

If you want to learn more visit our website.