Strategic Communications Lead

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom The Candidate Recruitment Agency Full time
Job Title: Strategic Communications LeadJob Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Communications Lead to join our team at The Candidate Recruitment Agency. As a senior member of the account management team, you will be responsible for leading and executing client campaigns.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement effective PR strategies that meet client objectives.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional communication and consulting skills.
  • Lead client meetings and presentations, ensuring clear and persuasive communication.
  • Manage campaign delivery, ensuring KPIs are met and addressing any challenges that arise.
  • Collaborate with the team to develop creative media strategies and pitch effectively to clients.
  • Oversee content creation, ensuring high-quality content that aligns with client goals.
  • Proactively generate innovative ideas and strategic insights for client programs.
  • Monitor and manage reputational issues, applying critical thinking to draft reactive content as needed.
  • Contribute to new business proposals and identify growth opportunities within existing client accounts.
Requirements:
  • Significant experience in PR account management, preferably in a senior role.
  • Excellent relationship-building skills with a client-focused approach.
  • Strong communication skills, confident in leading meetings and presenting to clients.
  • Creative thinker with experience in media relations and content strategy.
  • Proactive and solution-oriented with an eye for new growth opportunities.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary of £40,000 per annum.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, dental, and optical cover.
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
  • Wellbeing Budget.
  • Lifestyle Loans.
  • Sabbaticals.


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