Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive global external communications strategy and plan, providing metrics to demonstrate effectiveness.
Oversee global media and social media strategies to maintain the firm's corporate reputation, evolve brand perception, and support business development strategies for various sectors, practices, and regions.
Manage a global PR and social media team, as well as oversee relationships with PR agencies.
Engage with the firm's senior leadership to build their external profiles through media and other communication channels, offering issues management support and counsel.
Advise on the firm's brand and reputation broadly, with responsibility for social media oversight and the expectation that they will provide ideas for other profile raising opportunities.
Influence the firm's thought leadership strategy, collaborating with senior stakeholders and the Senior Marketing Manager to create impactful integrated campaigns.
Establish strong relationships with global stakeholders, ensuring a cohesive approach to PR and external communications, and provide coaching and media training as needed.
Act as a champion and ambassador for the communications, marketing, and business development team, setting an example for junior team members.
Support various aspects of communications, including internal communications, digital projects, partnership events, and more.
Essential Skills and Experience
Establish strong relationships with global stakeholders, ensuring a cohesive approach to PR and external communications, and provide coaching and media training as needed.
Proven PR/external communications expertise, preferably within a professional services environment.
A keen interest in global business, current affairs, media, and corporate storytelling.
A history of securing strong media coverage in business sector and national/international press.
Experience in creating, implementing, and managing integrated thought leadership, media, and social media campaigns.
Familiarity with working in a global communications setting is advantageous.
Ability to advise and influence senior decision-makers and key partners.
Proficiency in crisis and reactive communications.
Strong command of MS Office, including PowerPoint and Excel.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to write clearly and convey key messages effectively.
Excellent organisational and project management abilities, capable of handling multiple priorities within tight deadlines.
Leadership skills to manage direct reports and influence others within a matrix structure.
Understanding of the firm's core sectors and the ability to develop global profile-raising plans.
Coaching skills for media interactions and digital profile raising best practices.
A proactive, positive attitude with the drive to advance initiatives and motivate team members.
Business Services Competencies
Clyde & Co is committed to providing extensive, personal and professional development opportunities for our people enabling them to be highly effective in their current role as well as assisting them to fulfil their career aspirations.
The competencies are used to inform all aspects of Business Services career development. They vary across levels and different business areas and fall under the following areas:
Technical Excellence
People and Team
Client/Stakeholder Relationships
Service Delivery and Commercial Awareness
Personal Effectiveness
