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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailWe think this is a special place to work. So before we get into the detail of this job opportunity heres a few words about who we are and whats important to us.
Were steeped in history but focused on the future
We have a very long history and an association with London property spanning more than 340 years but we are firmly focused on the future. From progressive environmental action to being at the forefront of community engagement we work with purpose and embrace change. So diversity of thought and fresh perspectives really matter to us. We want our people to bring everything they are to work. Their life experiences their knowledge their unique take on challenges and solutions.
Whats it like to work here
Well there is plenty to talk about. Its purposeful whether thats innovative ways to tackle the climate crisis or engaging meaningfully with local communities. Its commercial and ambitious which youll see in our transformational development projects and diverse investment pipeline. Its sociable in our buzzing caf and at our many events. Its challenging varied and supportive: contributing to inclusion and innovation is part of everyones personal goals here. We also enjoy a flexible work environment and because its a family business we like to think we are a little less corporate too.
Interested Then take a look at the job details below. Were looking for someone who wants to build a brilliant career at Grosvenor and we look forward to receiving your application.
Purpose of Role
To help build Grosvenors reputation for lasting commercial social and environmental benefit delivering clear impactful communications that reach and influence our target audiences while reflecting positively on the wider public.
Working closely with the Communications & Corporate Affairs Director this role primarily focuses on corporate communications for Grosvenors UK property business (GPUK) helping to build its reputation for outstanding property and places exceptional standards and innovation and a progressive approach that inspires community success and environmental leadership in tackling the impact of the built environment on climate change.
The role contributes to Groupwide communication initiatives and the development of a cohesive UK reputation strategy requiring alignment and coordination with other UKfocused Grosvenor activities.
The role is part of the Communications & Corporate Affairs team which supports all parts of Grosvenor achieve business and reputational objectives through communications strategies and related tactics deployed through external and internal communications public affairs brand and digital channels management design and corporate events.
Key Responsibilities
Play a leading role in the development and advancement of GPUKs reputation through its public positioning narratives and messaging translating business objectives into supporting communications objectives devising effective communications strategies and thoughtful and creative tactics to reach and influence key audiences
Providing fresh perspectives and constructive challenge to the way we build and manage the reputation of GPUK and the wider Grosvenor business as required.
Manage projects with appointed agencies ensuring the quality consistency and relevance of all external communications.
Measure the effectiveness of communications activity reporting to internal stakeholders on outcomes and applying learnings.
Line manage one Communications Executive providing guidance teaching and constructive feedback to nurture their development while adopting a similar supporting role with all junior team members.
Lead the delivery of media relations and social and digital communications for GPUK
Working with colleagues across the UK Property business provide expert advice to develop strategies and messaging executing communications tactics that successfully reach our key audiences (e.g. achieving media coverage growing social media engagement etc. through a multichannel communications approach (deployed as relevant).
Support the Communications & Corporate Affairs Director in providing advice and support to the CEO and GPUK Executive team when they talk to the media facilitating preparation/training for media interviews (and for external speeches) as appropriate.
Contribute to Grosvenors public affairs and influencer engagement activity as required. As part of this role help manage relationships with relevant membership organisations maximising value.
Supporting with the media management of any reputational issues and crises.
Working out of hours in response to media enquiries when necessary.
Help create and deliver existing and potentially new targeted campaigns that support business strategy and positioning
Focus on developing and executing GPUKs environmental communication campaigns enabling us to play a leadership role in the property sector and deliver on our green goals for 2030.
Collaborate with the Head of Community Engagement to take forward advocacy campaigns that position Grosvenor at the cutting edge of sustainably supporting community success.
Working with our inhouse Research team (where relevant) facilitate the demonstration of our expertise and insights through the articulation of opinion and the development of thought leadership placed in key media digital channels and through other opportunities (e.g. public affairs activity speaking engagements etc.
Collaborate with the Internal Communications Team to ensure every major corporate campaign is accompanied by effective employee engagement
The role also contributes to the development and delivery of projects and corporate communications activity for the wider Grosvenor organisation as required identifying and exploiting synergies opportunities and efficiencies.
Key Requirements
Demonstrable expertise in corporate communications including media relations social and digital media
Demonstrable awareness of the property sector and relevant political and environmental debates
The ability to translate business objectives into supporting communications objectives devising effective communications strategies/campaigns and thoughtful and creative tactics to reach and influence key audiences
A track record of working with and advising senior executives offering strategic advice and sound judgement.
Experienced in the handling of reputational issues and crisis communications.
Demonstrable interest in politics and the legislative process particularly at a local level
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively flexibly and to negotiate positive solutions to enable progress while building trusting relationships based on mutual respect
Excellent writing and presentation skills and the ability to adapt communications for audiences of different seniority and technical understanding
Proficient with all Microsoft applications.
We know flexibility is important and take a hybrid approach to working please contact us for further details.
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