Duration - 12 months
Key responsibilities:
Manage and respond to inbound press enquiries on a range of policy comms issues, including managing relationships with press and external stakeholders
Land proactive moments and mitigate comms risk from reactive enquiries
Produce high quality written policy comms content - statements, newsroom posts, social media posts, messaging, Q&As, internal escalations
Distil complex policy concepts into plain language for press, policymakers, and the general public through a wide range of channels and materials, including written, video and social posts
Work with other cross-functional teams in EMEA, especially policy and legal, to ensure that comms' views are reflected in strategy and go-to-market planning for external moments
Manage data-driven, measurable and social-first communications strategies on relevant policy comms topics
Counsel internal stakeholders on a broad set of communications matters ranging from media engagement strategy to crisis management
Minimum qualifications
Around 8 years experience in corporate/policy communications for consumer facing brands, or in relevant Government communications departments.
Experience in managing high profile and fast-moving global issues, and developing and implementing reactive and proactive communication campaigns;
A proven ability to translate complex legal and policy issues into succinct written and verbal communications, including for senior leaders;
Experience in managing cross-functional stakeholder relations, including working collaboratively with cross-functional groups including legal, public policy, product and marketing;
Proven ability to produce short, succinct and compelling content;
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, pressurised, dynamic environment, with excellent judgement and negotiation skills;
Proven ability to balance multiple competing priorities, with flexibility to pivot/reprioritize quickly as needs arise.
Thrives in a fast changing environment and can adapt plans accordingly
Proven organisational skills and attention to detail