Financial Services PR and Media Relations Senior Manager, UK&I - 18 Month FTC- London

As a Senior Manager in the Communications team, you will lead the development of proactive external communications campaigns that enhance and protect the reputation of EY in the media and with key external stakeholders. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and will be a Pillar Lead in the UK Financial Services business, working collaboratively with colleagues from across Brand, Marketing and Communications (BMC) to build campaigns that support the firm's commercial objectives. This role offers an accomplished communications professional the opportunity to build and strengthen the profile of our senior leaders, shape our external narratives and produce work with impact. The role will report to the Head of UK Corporate Communications and the UK & Ireland Financial Services BMC Leader and will contribute to a high performing team culture. Your key responsibilities:

• Lead the external communications strategy for our UK Financial Services business, building the profile of our senior leaders around content and narratives that support the firm's commercial objectives.
• Advise the firm's senior leaders on communications strategy and reputation management, offering clear recommendations and constructive challenge when needed.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Brand, Marketing and Communications to develop and build compelling campaigns that reach a targeted audience, ensuring messages remain aligned across all channels.
• Build and maintain effective journalist relationships, and ensure senior leaders are appropriately prepared for press engagements.
• Contribute to an inclusive and high performing communications function, supporting the development of colleagues across the team and sharing best practice.
  
  Hands-on experience of advising senior executives and leadership.
• Ability to work collaboratively and influence across a complex, matrixed organisation, pulling on skills from across the firm as required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, proactive and ambitious for the team, our leaders, and the firm
• Experience delivering high-quality work at pace.
To qualify for the role you must have:
• Proven experience of creating and executing external communications strategies that support business objectives.
• A deep understanding of PR and media relations tactics, including social media and issues management.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability of forming effective working relationships with journalists and other external influencers.
• People management skills - a strong team player and lateral thinker, comfortable working collaboratively, virtually and independently.
Ideally, you'll also have:
• Experience of managing media relations and corporate communications for large and complex organisations.
• Understanding and knowledge of the Financial Services sector, including banking and capital markets, insurance, and wealth and asset management.
What we look for:
• A highly commercial communications professional with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in B2B communications.
  
  EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with MyReward you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:
• Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.