Executive - Corporate Communications

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Portland Communications Full time

Portland is a strategic communications consultancy trusted by some of the highest profile organizations, brands, governments, and individuals in the UK and around the world. We have global offices in London, Paris, Brussels, Washington DC, Singapore, Doha and Nairobi and Berlin.

We are pioneers in integrated communications campaigns, helping clients manage their reputation, improve their visibility and media coverage - and deliver global communications campaigns across multiple platforms.

Our teams of experienced consultants invest time to understand clients from the inside out, work with them to set clear strategic direction, and then bring the whole of Portland’s abilities to bear to deliver on their objectives.

At Portland we never rest on our laurels; we constantly strive to improve our work and be at the forefront of our industry.

**The Role**:
We are looking for an Executive to work for prestigious clients across corporate communications.
- We are looking for someone who can work both independently and as part of a team to implement media relations plans.
- The individual will have an excellent understanding of the media (print, online, digital) and blend earned and owned techniques to deliver impact for clients.
- With no two days the same, your activities will focus on helping our clients to communicate with everyone from political and business audiences to their consumers.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Monitoring major news announcements and industry trends
- Drafting a range of materials from press releases and opinion articles to stakeholder letters
- Supporting and pitching media sell-ins on behalf of clients
- Responding quickly and accurately to client requests
- Helping to organise and coordinate events, press conferences, photo calls, and media contact programmes
- Undertaking research and utilising media and digital tools to build reports (including for new business briefs)
- Helping to draft materials for key client meetings

**You must**:

- Have a strong interest in current affairs and the daily news agenda
- Demonstrate some experience of handling press or digital channels for an organisation
- Be a strong writer
- Be a self-starter, organised and able to manage your own workload
- Have the ability to conduct comprehensive analysis of information to tight deadlines, ensuring accuracy and relevance
- Enthusiasm and a ‘can-do’, proactive attitude
- Able to communicate confidently with Portland staff, clients and other stakeholders
- You must be proactive, creative and detail-driven
- Digitally native

**Desirable**:

- Ideally, you will have experience in PR or corporate communications, gained either in-house or within an agency
- More than one language would be beneficial but not essential

Other information

**What we offer in return**:

- We are committed to employee development and have an open doors culture where you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced people in the business. We regularly reward and promote success, and actively encourage staff to take on new challenges and responsibilities to aid progression
- Our remuneration package also includes our competitive pension contributions, private healthcare life assurance cover, company contribution to gym membership, wellbeing workshops and activities, company parties, lunch contribution each week and much, much more
- At Portland we take a flexible approach to work and encourage our colleagues to do the same. All our roles are open to flexible working requests and we will consider all options during our recruitment process. This includes but is not limited to: flexible hours, home working, compressed hours and job sharing.
- In addition, every permanent member of staff that works at Portland is eligible for our annual profit share. When Portland thrives, all of our people share in that success

**Other information**:

  • Junior Designer

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Corporate Communications Recruitment Full time

    Corporate Communications agency are looking to hire a junior designerwith experience in working on Annual Reports and other Corporate related projects. Candidates should have some experience of working within a corporate communications design agency. Understanding current legislationand working within strict guidelines whilst pushing the boundaries of...

  • Stakeholder Communications consultant

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Corporate Communications Recruitment Full time

    Stakeholder Communications consultantOur client is looking to hire a consultant with strong financial and corporate communications skills. This should be a combination of advisory experience in the ESG and sustainability field. You will be expected to provide the highest quality of advice and support, helping clients navigate the regulatory landscape from...

  • Investor and ESG Communications consultant

    4 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Corporate Communications Recruitment Full time

    Investor and ESG Communications consultantOur client is looking to hire a consultant with strong financial and corporate communications skills. This should be a combination of advisory experience in the ESG and sustainability field. You will be expected to provide the highest quality of advice and support, helping clients navigate the regulatory landscape...

  • Junior Designer

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Corporate Communications Recruitment Full time

    Corporate Communications agency are looking to hire a junior designer with experience in working on Annual Reports and other Corporate related projects. Candidates should have some experience of working within a corporate communications design agency. Understanding current legislation and working within strict guidelines whilst pushing the boundaries of...

  • Junior Designer

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Corporate Communications Recruitment Full time

    Corporate Communications agency are looking to hire a junior designer with experience in working on Annual Reports and other Corporate related projects. Preferably 1-3 yearsCandidates should have some experience of working within a corporate communications design agency. Understanding current legislation and working within strict guidelines whilst pushing...

  • Business Development Director

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Corporate Communications Recruitment Full time

    Our client is a global communications agency with a broad offer. They are looking to hire a Business Development Director to specifically focus on their Corporate Communications and Reporting clients.The role is to develop and manage their approach to growth across both organic growth and new client development.The ideal candidate will be someone with strong...

  • Business Development Manager

    3 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Corporate Communications Recruitment Full time

    Our client is a global communications agency with a broad offer. They are looking to hire a Business Development Manager to specifically focus on their Corporate Communications and Reporting clients.The role is to develop and manage their approach to growth across both organic growth and new client development.The ideal candidate will be someone with strong...

  • Director, Change Management

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Corporate Full time

    POSITION SUMMARYThe Director, Change Management & Communications will be responsible for working within the HR and wider EMEA team to support the “people side” of major initiatives such as CSRD impacting our key stakeholders including associates, owners and franchisees as a result of changes deriving from regulatory and other requirements. Primary...

  • Senior Account Executive

    1 day ago

    London, United Kingdom X4 Communications Full time

    Join a brilliant international Healthcare Communications agency as they actively recruit a new Senior Account Executive to become a permanent member of their Client Services team. The Company & Role: This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic medical communications agency renowned for its creativity. As the Senior Account Executive, the successful...

  • Senior Account Executive

    3 weeks ago

    London Area, United Kingdom X4 Communications Full time

    Join a brilliant international Healthcare Communications agency as they actively recruit a new Senior Account Executive to become a permanent member of their Client Services team.

  • Corporate Communications Manager

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom VMA Group Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen to join this well-known British organisation as Corporate Communications Campaigns Manager to support and enhance the company’s reputation through national, regional and trade media engagement. Key responsibilities: - To support and enhance the company’s reputation with external stakeholders and, in particular, the UK...

  • Executive Office, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, London, Analyst

    4 days ago

    London, United Kingdom in Newbury Full time

    EXECUTIVE OFFICE The Executive Office plays an integral role in setting and advancing Goldman Sachs’ corporate strategy, and in preserving the firm’s distinctive culture. We are responsible for safeguarding the firm’s relationship with alumni, clients, shareholders, policy makers, and the broader public, while ensuring that our own people remain...

  • Corporate Communications Strategist

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom NCS Ltd Full time

    Step right up, we've got a dazzling opportunity you won't want to miss! Are you a Senior PR Executive extraordinaire with oodles of experience in the UK corporate comms scene? If you're ready to skyrocket your career and make a real difference in the world, The Opportunity Hub UK is recruiting for a marvellous Corporate Communications Strategist position in...

  • Consultant - Digital Communications

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom Portland Communications Full time

    Portland is a global communications consultancy trusted by some of the highest profile organisations, governments, and individuals in the world with offices in London, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, Washington D.C., New York City, Singapore, Doha and Nairobi. The work that we do is exciting, challenging and genuinely interesting. We design and deliver...

  • Corporate Communications Strategist

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom The Opportunity Hub UK - PR Full time

    Step right up, we've got a dazzling opportunity you won't want to miss! Are you a Senior PR Executive extraordinaire with oodles of experience in the UK corporate comms scene? If you're ready to skyrocket your career and make a real difference in the world, The Opportunity Hub UK is recruiting for a marvellous Corporate Communications Strategist position in...

  • Business Development Manager

    14 hours ago

    London, United Kingdom Corporate Communications Recruitment Full time

    Business Development Manager (Corp. Reporting) Our client is a global communications agency with a broad offer. They are looking to hire a Business Development Manager to specifically focus on their Corporate Communications and Reporting clients. The role is to develop and manage their approach to growth across both organic growth and new client...

  • Corporate Solicitor 3Yrs+PQE

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom Absolute Executive Search Full time

    Absolute Executive Search are delighted to be partnered with this Legal 500 Firm who are looking to appoint a Corporate Solicitor into their Team. The Firm focus on building long-term relationships with their clients and have a strong regional reputation as well as many of their Partners often sharing their knowledge in national conferences and seminars. ...

  • Corporate Communications Associate

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Comms Search & Selection Ltd Full time

    A leading private markets decarbonisation investor in London is looking for a talented and creative communicator with 2 to 4 years' experience to join them in a newly created role as Corporate Communications Associate. In collaboration with the CMO and wider marketing team, you will lead the editorial and communications content and campaigns for this dynamic...

  • Communications Executive

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom Advanced Resource Managers UK Full time

    COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE - LONDON - 12 MONTH CONTRACT - £255.13 - £336.29 PER DAY ARM are working with a well-known public transport company and we are currently recruiting for Communications Executives to join the team in London on a contract basis. About You: - You will be an experienced Communications Specialist with experience in either internal or...

  • Executive Office, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, London, Analyst

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Goldman Sachs Full time

    EXECUTIVE OFFICE The Executive Office plays an integral role in setting and advancing Goldman Sachs’ corporate strategy, and in preserving the firm’s distinctive culture. We are responsible for safeguarding the firm’s relationship with alumni, clients, shareholders, policy makers, and the broader public, while ensuring that our own people remain...