The role of Senior Corporate Communications Lead will be a fixed term Contract for 9 months, based on 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.,

Formulating strategic communications activity in support of promoting and protecting the Society's brand, reputation and corporate plan objectives.

Successful operational planning and management of the Corporate Communications press office through the delivery of high-quality, data and insight led media and social media activities.

Coordinating and influencing Society-wide stakeholders, delivery objectives, and project management to ensure strategic communication plans have clear accountabilities, deliverables and expectations.

Creation and delivery of high-quality strategic planning and outputs, spokespeople media briefings, proactive and reactive corporate announcements, social media content and opinion pieces; always ensuring messaging is clear, concise and consistent.

Resource management of all third-party agencies and stakeholders to shape and build cost effective communications and successfully deliver against clear, measurable outputs, ensuring key Society messaging is delivered and return on investment for each campaign is evaluated.

We're searching for an experienced communicator to join our multi award-winning Corporate Communications team. We need someone with experience of formulating creative tactical communications programmes; someone who's used to dealing with the national media; and someone who can stay calm and respond well under pressure.

Knowledge of and interest in the UK financial services and/or the UK housing industry.

Corporate communications or journalism professional experience at leadership level.

Proven skills in creative thinking, writing and strategic communications planning.

Strong experience of working with journalists, editors and producers from across the national media.

Good understanding of digital content, influencers, social media and the ability to create and integrate content across multiple channels.

CIPR diploma or degree in public relations, journalism or another relevant communications field.

25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days.

Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave days.

Colleague mortgage and savings accounts, as well as a host of colleague discount schemes

Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups.

We care about your health and wellbeing - we provide a range of benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership.