Morgan McKinley are working with a boutique asset manager based in the City who are hiring for a Marketing Communications Manager to lead client, external, and internal communications strategies to enhance brand visibility, support commercial goals, and foster employee engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Client/Channel Communications: Design and deliver tailored communication plans for Charities, Private Clients, Retail, and Institutional channels, supporting retention and growth.
- Media Relations: Develop and execute PR strategies, manage agencies, and monitor media coverage to amplify brand awareness.
- Internal Communications: Create strategies to align employees with business goals, foster engagement, and reinforce brand purpose.
- Corporate & Crisis Communications: Manage comms for financial reporting, corporate events, and crises, ensuring timely and effective messaging.
- Marketing Campaign Support: Collaborate on integrated campaigns, develop multi-format content, and ensure consistent brand representation.
Collaboration:
Work closely with Client Affairs, Asset Management, and Marketing teams to align communications with commercial and brand objectives, ensuring seamless integration across all activities.
Desired Outcomes:
- Targeted, impactful client and channel communications.
- Strengthened media presence and brand perception.
- A connected and informed internal team.
- Robust crisis communications framework.
- High-quality, on-brand marketing and campaign content.
Experience required of Marketing Communications Manager:
- Experience within communications from a financial services business and ideally asset management
- Proven Communications Expertise: Significant experience in leading client, media, and internal communications strategies within financial services, asset management, or a related industry.
- Media Relations Knowledge: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute PR strategies, manage media interactions, and build relationships with key industry journalists and influencers.
- Content Development Skills: Strong writing and editing skills for creating high-quality, multi-format content tailored to various audiences (e.g., clients, employees, media).
- Crisis Management: Experience in creating and implementing crisis communication plans, including stakeholder engagement during business-critical situations.
- Internal Engagement Leadership: A track record of successfully driving employee engagement and internal communication initiatives aligned with business objectives.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Experience working cross-functionally with senior business leaders, marketing teams, and external partners to align communications with broader business goals.
- Regulatory Awareness: Familiarity with financial promotions and compliance regulations, ensuring communications meet industry standards.
Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.
Morgan McKinley encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities in the UK. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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