Communications Officer

4 days ago

Manchester, New Hampshire, United Kingdom Express Solicitors Full time

About Us

Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 70 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have an 'Execllent' rating on Trustpilot from over 7,000 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business.

The Role

The Communications Officer will provide communications support to the Head of Marketing and Communications, with a particular focus on sourcing quality stories, writing and publishing case studies. The post holder will also be required to source other suitable editorial content for our internal newsletters and other internal/external communications such as media releases, articles and social media.

This role requires close working with various external stakeholders as well as establishing excellent working relationships with other departments and teams.

You will need to respond to enquiries promptly and efficiently and be tenacious and pro-active in your approach. Experience creating and scheduling social media content and posts and website CMS skills (Wordpress) would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

  • To create new content such as case studies, blogs, social media posts, internal newsletter copy and legal articles.
  • To support subject matter experts on topics and content for legal articles and PR.
  • To be the main point of contact for internal news and updates, with responsibility for our internal newsletters and other internal communication channels, working closely with HR and other teams.
  • To support the effective delivery of our communications and brand strategy, helping to drive and deliver growth.
  • To be the communications point of contact including for our Partners
  • To liaise with the media, responding to press enquiries and, if requested, writing media releases for distribution.
  • To compile media coverage reports and other metrics, showing the effectiveness of communications activities.
  • To drive our internal charity committee to ensure employees are informed and engaged in our fundraising activities.
  • To support our company events as and when required.
  • To source, write and create content for the website and other platforms as directed and in collaboration with our digital marketing partners.
  • To secure and create engaging, relevant and professional social media content and respond to enquiries / comments on social media in line with agreed messaging.
  • Editing content to ensure grammar, style and tone of voice
  • To work with our SEO partner when required on the company's websites and CMS, ensuring content meets agreed editorial standards.
  • To ensure content on our marketing platforms and channels is accurate.
  • Supporting the wider team as required with internal marketing requests such as ordering branded items.

Person Specification

  • Educated to degree level (or equivalent) qualification.
  • At least two years marketing, communications / PR or journalism experience.
  • Experience writing and creating content for social media would be advantageous.
  • Excellent written English, grammar and attention to detail is essential.
  • Ability to identify stories for engaging social media posts that support our strategic objectives.
  • Excellent communicator with great interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent listening skills, able to take feedback on board and respond appropriately.
  • Excellent digital technology skills
  • Ability to work to deadlines, manage time effectively and know when to escalate issues to a senior member of the team.

Salary, Hours and Benefits

  • Up to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday.
  • 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation.
  • 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days, plus public/bank holidays.
  • Extra day's holiday for your birthday after 2 years' service
  • Private medical insurance after 2 years' service.
  • Enhanced Maternity leave payment if you have over 1 year's tenure, further enhanced at over 4 years' service.
  • Death in service
  • 24/7 onsite Gym access
  • Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget.
  • Active training culture and various groups and events such as our award-winning Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Network.

Recruitment Process

To apply, send a CV and covering letter to recruitment@expresssolicitors.co.uk or visit our careers page on www.expresssolicitors.co.uk/careers by 5pm, Tuesday, April 22nd.

Interviews will be conducted either at our company head offices in Sharston, Manchester or on MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning and a written test.

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