Corporate Communications Manager
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Job Summary
Salary: 49680.00 - 62100.00 per annum
Closing date: 17th July
Interview: Week commencing 20th July
Contract type: Permanent
TheWellcomeTrust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science leadingpolicyand advocacy campaigns and building partnerships.
We plan to spend 16bn over the next ten years funding new discoveries in life health and wellbeing and taking on three global health challenges: mental health infectious disease and climate and health.
These challenges need the bold science we support but theywontbe solved by science alone.
We are looking foraCorporateCommunicationsManagerto joinWellcomeTrustsBrand and Corporate Communications team.
Where inWellcomewill I be working
You will work within the Communications function part ofWellcomesCorporate Affairs directorate reporting to theBrand and Corporate Communications Lead. You will work closely with colleaguesacross News and Contentand more broadlyinterfacing withsenior leaders includingWellcomesexecutive committee and chair.
What will I be doing
This role willbe responsible fordeveloping planningandelivering strategic corporate communications that effectively communicateWellcomeswork building a healthier future for everyone globally while supporting the Brand and Corporate Communications Lead toanticipaterisks shape organisational responsesregardingissues of operational and reputational significance.
This is avariedroleincluding developing high-quality news and content ideas and products that help external audiences understandWellcomesrole and impact communicatingmajor organisational priorities developingthought leadership plans and products in support ofWellcomesExecutiveCommitteeandChair and working closelywithWellcomesInvestments team to articulate how their work contributes to our mission.
As acorporate communications manager you will:
Shape the development and delivery of integrated corporate communications strategies that support organisational priorities.
Provide strategic communications planning and execution of high-quality news and content products in support of Executive Committee members surrounding key announcements and events.
Manage corporate issues andemergingrisks ensuringtimelyaccurateand strategic responses that protect and enhance the organisations reputation.
Work closely with policy and partnerships teams to develop leadership briefings reactive statements Q&As lines to take speeches and presentations.
Strengthen the organisations corporate narrative and ensure consistent messaging across all channels working closely with colleagues across communications policyPeoplestrategyand operations.
Work in partnership with Policy and Partnerships Eventsteamsand Executives offices to support global political eventsconferencesand speeches.
Monitor corporate communications channels and external commentaryidentifyingissues of strategic or reputational importance and advising onappropriate responses.
Is this job for me
This role is ideal for anexperienced corporate communications professional with strong influencing and negotiating skills able to build trust and credibility with senior leaders and colleagues. You will success in this role if you are:
Confident advising on complex strategic and reputational issues with sound judgement and a calmsolutionsfocusedapproach.
Able to manage competing priorities and deliverhighqualitywork under pressure and to tight deadlines.
A creative and strategic thinker able to developnew approachesto organisational communication challenges.
Good at understanding organisational dynamicsgovernanceand the role of executive leadership.
Flexible and adaptable able to work outside normal business hours whenand travel with notice.
To apply for this role pleasesubmitan update CV and answer 2 application questions todemonstratethat you meet theminimumrequirements for the role.
MinimumCriteria:
Severalyearsexperienceworkingin corporate communicationsmediarelationsorpublicaffairs.
Experience developing and delivering corporate communications strategies including leadership communicationsand reputation management.
Demonstrated abilityinfluencing andadvisingsenior leaders on sensitivehighprofileor strategicallyimportant issues.Able todemonstrateexperience preparing senior leaders for external engagements including speeches presentations media moments or stakeholder meetings.
Comfortable working at pace to deliverwith the ability towork autonomouslyto produce high-quality communications materials.
Strong writing editing and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
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Our HybridWay ofWorking
We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment in which people can perform at their best.AtWellcomewe have a hybrid way of working which is 3 days in our Euston Road offices (TuesdayWednesdayand Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office.
Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do
Diversity and Inclusion is a priority atWellcome.We are committed to cultivating a fair andinclusiveenvironment where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includesmaking adjustmentsfor people who have a disability or long-term condition.Please visitourwebsitefor more information on adjustments andaccessibility orcontact us at
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About Company
Wellcome supports discovery research into life, health and wellbeing, and we’re taking on three worldwide health challenges: mental health, climate and health and infectious diseases.
