Senior PR Manager

Summary: The Senior PR Manager role at Davies involves leading the media strategy to enhance the company's profile in the insurance and regulated sectors. This position requires collaboration with various teams to create engaging narratives and manage press campaigns. The successful candidate will oversee a global communications team and maintain relationships with key media outlets. The role also includes responsibilities for media monitoring and reporting, as well as supporting the employer brand identity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee, define and deliver the Davies media strategy across multiple service offerings, working in close collaboration with the Head of Corporate Communications and the relevant marketing, internal communications & events teams
• Manage the Davies press office, leading a small global communications and content team. Set goals and objectives for the PR team that aligns with the firm's global strategy
• Work collaboratively with Head of Corporate Communications, Heads of Marketing and other colleagues across the business to find and develop agenda-setting stories
• Working with the Head of Corporate Communications to ensure a clear, co-ordinated approach to how Davies is positioned to media and external audiences, built around and aligned to the firm's global strategy
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with target global insurance media and use your understanding of the insurance sector to look for opportunities to elevate Davies experts to our target audiences
• Write press releases, fact sheets and briefing documents to ensure messaging is clear and aligned with the business' goals & objectives
• Be the first port of call for journalists and other organisations we work to influence. Work with the Head of Corporate Communications to respond quickly, confidently, and sensitively to negative or critical news stories, and to positive incoming requests.
• Manage daily media monitoring, and associated services and produce communications reports to demonstrate media impact
• Work collaboratively/strategically with global marketing and internal communications colleagues to develop an integrated approach to PR, communications, events and recruitment marketing
• Support the building of a strong, distinctive employer brand identity for Davies in all external communications and third-party platforms
• Help to create and execute communications strategies to develop Davies profile and strengthen its reputation as a fair and excellent employer
• Be the internal point of contact for approved messaging and company descriptions
• Support the coordination and management of external PR agencies
• Exhibit company values of We are Dynamic, We are Innovative, We are Connected, and We Succeed Together
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Some overseas travel may be required

Key Skills:

• Previous experience working in a busy press office or PR agency function
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• A strong track record of collaborative working with marketing teams and senior stakeholders, building strong internal relationships and 'managing upwards'
• You will have a natural ability to spot a story and an in-depth understanding of what makes content engaging and persuasive
• You will enjoy networking, travelling and meeting new people
• 4 years + experience in a B2B public relations role in-house or agency environment
• Excellent written communication skills
• Good understanding of the media landscape in the UK & US
• Previous experience working within insurance / financial / professional services sector (preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in communications / journalism / public relations or related discipline (preferred)

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Marketing