Senior Communications Executive

Senior Communications Executive

Location: Hybrid working

Cardiff (1 day a week) /

(4 days home and/ or other local offices where needed)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time 35 hours 9am 5pm

Salary: Circa 40000 per annum (DoE)

Help Shape the Next Chapter of Growth

Some organisations maintain the status quo. At Redkite were building something bigger.

Over the last five years weve doubled in size expanded our presence across Wales and the South West strengthened our teams and continued to invest in our people and client service. Our ambition doesnt stop there.

As we continue to grow Marketing has an increasingly important role to play in shaping commercial decisions supporting our leaders and helping drive sustainable success.

This is an opportunity to become part of that journey.

If youre looking for a role where you can influence projects challenge thinking and help shape the future of a growing professional services business wed love to hear from you

The Opportunity

As the firms lead communications specialist you will ensure clear consistent and impactful communications across all internal and external channels. Working closely with the Marketing Manager Business Development team and Partners you will lead PR media relations thought leadership social media internal communications and brand content to raise the firms profile and strengthen its reputation.

As a fast-growing regional law firm we are looking for an experienced communications professional who can work confidently with senior stakeholders identify opportunities to showcase the firms expertise and help shape the communications function as the business continues to grow.

What Youll Be Doing:

Strategic Communications

• Lead the firms internal and external communications ensuring activity aligns with business strategy and commercial objectives.
  
• Act as the firms communications expert advising on messaging tone and content quality.
  
• Manage the communications and editorial calendar identifying opportunities to raise the firms profile.
  

PR Thought Leadership & Brand

• Drive thought leadership and PR activity building relationships with media PR partners and key stakeholders.
  
• Develop and refine content across digital print and web ensuring it strengthens the firms reputation and market position.
  
• Identify opportunities to promote the firms expertise through media awards and industry commentary.
  

Digital & Internal Communications

• Own the firms social media presence and oversee engaging internal communications including the intranet.
  
• Ensure communications are timely consistent and aligned with the firms brand.
  

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Build strong relationships with Partners and stakeholders proactively identifying communications opportunities.
  
• Support strategic business projects and help shape the future of the communications function as the firm grows.
  
• Drive high standards taking ownership of quality and continuously improving communications processes and content.
  

Who Were Looking For

Were looking for a confident proactive communications professional who thrives in a fast-paced professional services environment and enjoys building something as a business grows.

Youll bring:

• Proven experience in communications PR or marketing within professional services (legal experience is a real advantage).
  
• Strong media relations thought leadership and content creation expertise with exceptional writing and editing skills.
  
• Experience managing social media communications campaigns and brand messaging.
  
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders influencing challenging and building trusted relationships.
  
• Commercial awareness excellent organisation and the ability to take ownership with minimal supervision.
  

Desirable

• Experience within a law firm or legal sector.
  
• Knowledge of intranet platforms and internal communications.
  
• Experience supporting reputation management or crisis communications.
  

What We Offer

• Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
  
• Hybrid and flexible working
  
• Gym membership contribution
  
• Career development opportunities
  
• Redkite Rewards scheme
  
• A supportive collaborative working environment
  

Candidates should be aware that their first day of employment may take place at another Redkite office as part of our group onboarding programme. A willingness to travel for onboarding is therefore required.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Redkite were committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome valued and able to thrive.

We are diversity and culture award winning firm encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond. If you require any adjustments please let us know and well be happy to support you.