Strategic Communications Manager

London, London £42000 - £52000 annum Rail Delivery Group

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Permanent
Closing Date for Applications

5th November 2025 

Salary Scale: £42,000 - £52,000 per annum

What is the purpose of this job?

The Strategic Communications Manager will join the team to focus on communications to support the delivery of RDG’s Board Priorities. The successful candidate will work directly into the Head of Strategic Communications, as well as working closely with the wider communications team and the Director of Communications to devise and deliver communications strategies across our workstreams. The role will also lead communications colleagues on several programmes of work, ensuring key projects are completed on time and to the highest standards, while fostering team development and collaboration.

What can I expect to do in this job? 

Whilst not an exhaustive list below provides some of the activities for the role;

1. Working within the Communications department to produce and deliver high quality influential communications activity

2. Working closely with the Head of Strategic Communications, to help shape and deliver on the RDG communications strategy.

3. Working across the Communications Team, bringing members of the comms team together to make sure work is delivered consistent and to a high standard.

4. Work closely with the Head of Strategic Communications to ensure there is a pipeline of proactive communications activity and campaigns to support delivery of the plan, while also flagging any potential opportunities for further activity

5. Plan and deliver impactful multi-channel comms campaigns that achieve KPIs set, in line with budget, timelines and resource set

6. Produce visual and video content to help bring campaign and activity to life, creating this both independently and with agency support

7. Work with RDG’s members, gaining their insight and input to help shape our comms activity and to brief them on current priorities, and ensure they are provided with all relevant comms materials in a timely fashion.

8. Build and maintain effective relationships with industry and RDG colleagues to find and shape content to support the overall communications plan and objectives.

9. Ensuring agency partners receive consistent briefing on priorities and feedback on work. Manage performance of agencies to deliver communications assets across all media channels.

10. Responsible for contributing to a high-performing communications team with a culture of diversity and inclusivity.

11. Support the Events Lead on the delivery of the events strategy, identifying opportunities and support on agendas and briefings.

Who will my key contacts be?

  • Industry communications and marketing colleagues within RDG’s membership (train operating companies, Network Rail and owning groups). Manage and develop relationships with communications professionals at senior level.
  • Suppliers and agencies – Work closely with suppliers and agencies to form strong working relationships that delivers results.
  • RDG staff and directors – ensuring good cross-organisation collaboration and productive flow of information to enable swift rebuttals and favourable proactive coverage.
  • External stakeholders – Aligning our industry plans and ensuring flow of information between RDG and key external partners such as DFTO, DFT, Great British Railways and Network Rail.

Requirements

What experience, skills and knowledge do I need?

- Leadership - Able to play a leading role in managing and delivering communications activity, either directly or through members of the communications team.

- Project management - the post holder will have good project management skills to deliver multiple projects at the same time, on budget and of the highest possible quality. Being a driving force for delivery comms outputs, keeping colleagues informed and upwardly managing senior colleagues on progress being made.

- Stakeholder engagement - The post holder will need to work with multiple stakeholders from across the industry and demonstrate the ability to listen to different views and focus and devise effective communications off the back of this.

- Strategic thinking - The role involves corporate-wide horizon scanning to help to achieve results and to solve and anticipate problems and building coalitions to help find solutions.

- 5+ years comms/marketing experience – the role requires the post holder to have broad communication discipline expertise, with a solid understanding on how to deliver across them from events, stakeholder, media, social and marketing.

- Campaign management - Evidence of success in leading the devising and implementation of campaign plans and/or campaigns to influence behaviours, and being able to measure success.

- Content creation – using Canva and basic video skills to produce in-house videos, and work with agencies that create engaging content adhering to RDG brand guidelines and template.

- Experience of dealing directly with senior colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders to provide communications.

Benefits

Why Work for RDG?

We offer a highly competitive package, including:

  • 75% off rail travel for personal and family use, plus international rail discounts.
  • 30 Days annual leave (plus buy/sell options and additional leave for key life events)
  • Season ticket loan for commuting costs.
  • Enhanced family leave – 30 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave.
  • Pension scheme – up to 11.58% employer contribution.
  • Private medical insurance (AXA PPP) including mental health and specialist care.
  • Discounted gym membership and access to wellbeing programmes.

Career Development & Progression

You’ll be part of a team driving innovation at a national scale, with the opportunity to influence long-term ticketing strategy. This role provides real ownership, the chance to work with leading-edge technologies and partners, and visibility at senior levels across the rail industry. You’ll also gain wide exposure to transport and government stakeholders, opening up exciting development and progression opportunities within RDG.

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If you are interested in joining RDG as a Lead Solution Architect and shaping the future of digital ticketing, we’d love to hear from you!

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Director, Climate (Strategic Communications and International Climate Action)

London, London The Children's Investment Fund Foundation

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Permanent

Main purpose of the role:

The political economy of climate change is fundamentally changing as the world moves from the so-called ‘era of ambition’ to the ‘era of implementation’. Already, this shift is influencing a new phase of geopolitics defined by competition, expansionism, geoeconomic volatility and worsening inequity. This poses profound challenges to global climate action, which are exacerbated by a rapidly changing information environment shaped by the rise of generative AI and mis and disinformation.

The Director, Climate (Strategic Communications & International Climate Action) provides strategic leadership across CIFF’s approach to climate communications, culture (including film and tv), public engagement and international climate governance (including but not limited to the UNFCC).

Based in CIFF’s London office, the role holder reports to the Global Director, Climate. as part of a cluster covering Europe, multilateral climate action, global energy and industry work, as well some specific country portfolios (e.g. UK, Mexico). Alongside the global components of this role, the role holder works closely with the other Directors in Climate to design and execute strategies for delivering on Europe’s climate ambitions, including to achieve at least 55% emissions reductions by 2030 and 90% by 2040. 90% by 2040. 90% by 2040.

The role holder brings deep thematic expertise in the political economy of climate change, and significant experience in implementing strategies that seek to understand and respond to public sentiment and secure effective and popular climate policies.

As a senior leader in the cluster and wider climate team, the role holder makes a major contribution to the overall success and impact of CIFF’s climate portfolio, including delivery of the annual business plan. They oversee a global grants portfolio exceeding $100m in multi-year value, and are responsible for both strategy development, active programme management (including course correction when necessary) and representing the Foundation externally. They play a vital role in building capacity and knowledge across both the CIFF Climate team and the wider global climate ecosystem, including through grantees and matrix management of particular projects and strategies.

As a member of the Director cadre, the role holder contributes deep subject matter expertise, humility, resilience, entrepreneurship, and the ability to design and build support for diverse and innovative grant-making strategies.

They play a key role in promoting and maintaining a healthy organisational culture, including creating a dynamic learning environment that celebrates curiosity and risk taking and seizes opportunities for improvement. The role holder ensures that the skills and knowledge are in place internally and within the extended grantee network to deliver excellence in execution of the Climate strategy.

Role’s responsibilities

As a member of the Climate Director Cadre:

  • As a recognised subject-matter expert in global climate governance and aspects of strategic communications (e.g. public engagement, elite media and journalism, narrative development and testing, film and TV), provide up-to-date, professional advice to the Global Director, Climate and the CIFF Executive Team (ET) on related issues, to support the development of Foundation strategies, policies and initiatives.
  • Together with the other Directors in Climate provide inspiring, coherent and united strategy across the cluster led by the Global Director, Climate; primarily creating a clear and unified experience across joint ecosystem grantees.
  • Ensure that a focus on individual and team wellbeing is a key consideration in the effective delivery of the Climate portfolio, holding Directors and Line Managers to account and keeping CIFF’s Code of Respect top of mind
  • Adopt a coaching approach within the Climate team, with other CIFF colleagues and across the ecosystem which builds capability and confidence, instills a culture of openness and trust, embraces diverse thinking, and encourages continuous improvement and learning. Ensure that the skills and knowledge are in place to deliver the Climate strategy,
  • Take the lead on corporate, cross-cutting initiatives and projects, as required by the Executive Team – this may include work not directly in the core subject-matter. In particular, supporting the broader foundation in matters of risk management and crisis communications, in close collaboration with CIFF’s External Affairs team.
  • Provide compelling, consistent and united leadership which creates clarity for all staff in the team and builds a sense of shared accountability for its success and that of the organisation.
  • Deputise for the Global Director, Climate, as required.

Strategy & planning

  • Be jointly responsible for the design, delivery and reporting related to CIFF’s Global Europe Mission team, alongside the other Directors in Climate and with oversight from the Global Director, Climate.
  • Act as an in-house strategic advisor to the CIFF Climate team on communications and public engagement strategies, supporting the roll-out of an insights and evidence-based approach to strategic communications across CIFF Climate Missions and enabling portfolios.
  • Lead the development and implementation of the team’s International Climate Diplomacy and Multilateralism portfolio, which acts as an enabler for CIFF’s wider portfolio, to ensure the effective prioritization of resources and activities.
  • Stay connected to relevant societal and political trends and new developments that could impact the strategy and reflect these appropriately in internal meetings and strategy design/execution.
  • Bring catalytic and innovative new thinking to our existing and new portfolios to scale the work and maximize the impact, with a focus on strategic communications and advocacy.
  • Work across teams at CIFF to ensure coherence and coordination between the agendas within Climate and the wider Foundation.

Programme development, delivery & performance

  • Oversee both the development of successful investment proposals and the implementation of high impact programmes by a team of Managers and Analysts, ensuring the quality, timeliness and strategic alignment of their work to Foundation priorities and objectives.
  • Allocate and monitor achievement of individual targets for pipeline, new investments and grant draw-down for all relevant team members, to ensure the team meets its objectives for programme development and delivery.
  • Lead the integration of public sentiment data and insights into CIFF’s Mission OKR frameworks and data systems (dashboards) to support evidence-based decision making, and reporting to the Climate Investment Committee (PICC) and Board of Trustees.
  • Provide programme advice, specialist guidance and mentoring support to colleagues (within and beyond the team) to deepen the skills, capability and professionalism of the organisation.
  • Lead the collection and analysis of team performance data and management information, in accordance with CIFF corporate frameworks and requirements, to enable timely and effective decision-making and planning.
  • Conduct regular reviews of investment proposals under development and programmes in delivery, to monitor compliance with agreed due diligence and risk management protocols, ensuring the interests and reputation of the Foundation are appropriately and proportionately protected. Intervene to take corrective action where necessary.
  • Personally oversee an end-to-end caseload of live programmes with a value exceeding $100m, in accordance with the thematic priorities and plan.

Sector knowledge and ecosystem building

  • Act as an ambassador for CIFF externally, including working with the CIFF Organisation & Ecosystem Development Team (CEDO) to design and execute an ecosystem building strategy that builds capacity, coherence and coordination across the global strategic communications ecosystem.
  • Work collaboratively with other members of the Climate Executive Team and the CEDO Office to conduct ecosystem evaluations of national, regional, sectoral and global partner ecosystems, and then invest accordingly in actively strengthening those ecosystems, including through convening, training and upskilling, coaching and mentoring senior leaders, and strengthening partner relationships.
  • Provide leadership to the wider philanthropic and bilateral donor community on relevant subject areas.
  • Provide input to the development of the Business Plan to the Climate Global Leadership Team, as appropriate.

Stakeholder and partner management

  • In accordance with agreed account management principles and plans, identify, cultivate and manage relationships with nominated key partners/stakeholders, to support the achievement of Foundation and Sector Team objectives in a coordinated manner.
  • Develop and maintain excellent external relationships within the sector and on a cross-cutting climate basis, acting at all times as a corporate ambassador for CIFF, to help build the organisation’s reputation and profile as a professional, visionary and collaborative philanthropy.
  • Represent CIFF in senior capacity more broadly, in addition to providing sectoral leadership (e.g. in Trustee engagement, in co-funding, in public engagements, in Board representation).
  • Support ecosystems of grantees and other partners to collaborate effectively and efficiently, including through convening and other mechanisms.

Leadership of the team

  • Offer inspiring and motivational leadership that role models CIFF’s values and leadership behaviours, and empowers and enables staff to deliver excellence.
  • Adopt a coaching approach with colleagues which instills a culture of openness and trust, embraces diverse thinking, and encourages continuous improvement and learning.
  • Provide ongoing support to all direct reports (in manager and/or analyst roles), ensuring high performance is enabled through objective setting, clear accountabilities and regular review.

Requirements

Skills & Experience

  • Demonstrable experience in public affairs, public communications strategies, and the political economy of climate change, preferably across multiple countries or regions, or the multilateral institutions, including experience of designing systemic strategies for shaping and responding to public discourse in a particular policy area.
  • Strong understanding of the roles and functions of EU institutions, including demonstrable experience of shaping or influencing European climate or energy policy at either EU or Member State level
  • A good understanding of the breadth of insights methodologies (quant, qual, cultural / semiotics, econometrics, analytics, modelling), application of insights and message testing to shape public engagement, behaviour change programmes and/or influencing strategies with a track record of success
  • Experience commissioning, coordinating and/or directing a range of actors towards an overarching influencing/political goal, preferably with experience in multiple cultures.
  • Experience of embedding new approaches into existing team cultures, ideally with experience of delivering informal change programmes
  • Entrepreneurial approach and ability to project manage in a fast paced and unpredictable environment
  • Deep commitment to supporting and enabling the climate transition
  • Experience working across different national contexts and cultures, including fluency in another language(s) (desirable) and a sensitivity/appreciation for different styles of communication.
  • Highly strategic thinker, able to consider the broad and complex geopolitical dimensions of the information environment and define a clear path to action that delivers impact and system-wide change.
  • Experienced leader who is equally comfortable working on micro and macro issues challenges.
  • Proven ability to both think strategically and deliver ‘on the ground’.
  • A strong understanding of good governance principles across a range of different organisation types (e.g. charities, limited companies) and an ability to be able to apply these principles to support organisational development and strengthening.
  • Excellent leadership skills and proven ability to motivate, develop and hold to account a small- to medium-sized teams of professionals
  • Strong analytical and data management capabilities.
  • Proven track record in developing effective relationships with public and private sector stakeholders and senior colleagues, building partnerships, and leveraging resources.
  • Strong programme management skills with a background of leading, inspiring, developing and empowering others.
  • Strong understanding of cost and financial management principles and practices.
  • Innovative and creative thinker with a pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset, able to think critically and analytically to draw sound conclusions on the basis of complex quantitative and qualitative data.
  • Passionate for change and an outstanding communicator.
  • Ability to represent the Foundation in high-level meetings, fostering mutually beneficial deals and partnerships that drive social impact.
  • Ability to present the Foundation’s programmes in a compelling way to engage the audience: credible and professional.
  • Capacity to work in a range of cultural and socio-economic contexts, adapting style and approach appropriately and in a culturally sensitive manner to maximise effectiveness.
  • Track record of coaching, mentoring and developing others.
  • An authentic leader and team player with high levels of emotional intelligence.

Key working relationships

  • Climate Programme Directors
  • CIFF Board and PIC members
  • CIFF CEO, CEDO, Executive Directors and CEO Office
  • Other CIFF teams – particularly External Affairs, OED, Legal, HR, Finance
  • Relevant staff within other philanthropic foundations
  • Past, present and prospective grantees – particularly at Director level and above

Management dimensions

  • Leading role in the effective performance and delivery of the overall Climate portfolio, in collaboration with Climate Programme Directors.
  • Direct oversight of a team, including Managers and Analysts.
  • Contributes to the effective performance of the sector’s whole portfolio.

Benefits

CIFF operates a hybrid work policy across all locations, which means employees work in the office and some of the time from home. We are happy to provide more information on this as part of the recruitment process.

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package here at CIFF that includes, but is not limited to the following.

  • Annual leave - 25 days per annum. Increasing by 1 day after each year of service to a maximum of 30 days.
  • Bonus - CIFF currently operates a discretionary bonus scheme.
  • Training allowance
  • Wellbeing allowance
  • Life insurance
  • Medical insurance

Please submit your application on or before Wednesday 8th October. CIFF reserves the right to close the job advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

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Strategic Communications Consultant (Sr Account Manager) - Arc Bio Communications (IQVIA) - UK

London, London IQVIA

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_The role can be hybrid or remote._
_P_ _lease note that we're not sponsoring visas for this position._
**About us**
Arc Bio Communications is passionate about delivering global communications strategies for biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies that add value and bring innovations to life. Our unique approach blends the strategic rigour of management consultancy, the scientific expertise of medical education, and the creativity and reach of communications.
In 2024, we joined forces with IQVIA, to expand our global capabilities and influence even further.
Are you passionate about bringing game-changing healthcare innovation to life through strategic thinking?
Find out more about us here: you**
A highly experienced healthcare communications consultant with a minimum of 8 years' experience in public relations, medical communications and/or scientific communications. You have relevant experience in:
+ Developing effective scientific or communications strategies and solutions aligned to the client's business objectives.
+ Challenging and interrogating client briefs through structured questioning and an understanding of the client and external landscape .
+ Producing strategically aligned high-quality communications / scientific content (e.g. narratives, scientific platforms, messaging, senior leader presentations, articles, social content).
+ Effectively leading, motivating and inspiring account teams to deliver communications programmes and projects of high strategic value.
+ Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
+ Effectively engaging with senior level pharmaceutical executives.
+ Growing business both organically through existing client relationships or supporting with new business opportunities and proposals.
+ Accurate financial planning, management, forecasting and team resourcing.
+ Permanent right to Work in the UK is required.
**About the role**
**Client service:**
+ Leads, builds and maintains excellent relationships with clients and provides them ongoing consultation and counsel on a peer-to-peer basis.
+ Develops strong and effective scientific and/ or corporate communications strategies and solutions in service of client objectives. Always regards the client's challenges as unique, never generic, and a shared journey between them and Arc Bio. Unafraid of ambiguity and able to ask probing questions to get to the heart of a client brief.
+ Produces client-ready work of the highest standard, always delivered with exceptional quality standards, in an efficient and timely manner.
+ Develops high quality business proposals for both new and existing clients.
+ Works consistently to grow existing accounts organically through high quality work and ongoing discussions with clients.
+ Networks outside of Arc Bio to support new business development identifying business leads and representing Arc Bio at industry events.
**Project Management:**
+ Sets up relevant systems and process to facilitate accurate programme/project planning and management. Able to effectively and quickly course correct if challenges arise.
+ Produces accurate cost estimates and controls budgets efficiently and carefully whilst keeping clients and team fully informed of eventual or possible overspend, providing relevant solutions where necessary.
**Leadership:**
+ Effectively leads client account teams setting the strategy (in partnership with Arc Bio Partners and clients), proactively reviews and evaluates progress, course correcting where necessary.
+ Effectively delegates and prioritises within client account teams, providing direction to ensure delivery whilst providing ownership.
+ Demonstrates ability to develop others and provide direction and feedback tailored to the skill level of team members.
+ Drives communication between teams and the client and takes ownership of strategic client discussions vs day-to-day delivery.
**Communication and impact:**
+ Always presents with confidence and conviction.
+ Demonstrates the ability to influence, negotiate and overcome objections from senior stakeholders.
+ Effectively adapts communication style to suit different audiences and to gain buy in.
+ Thinks clearly and quickly, always has a professional point of view and provides ad hoc client counsel.
+ Demonstrates ability to develop others and provide direction and feedback tailored to skill level of team members.
**About technical ability and skills**
**Industry:**
+ Keeps up to date with factors influencing the pharma and biotech sectors.
+ Understands the mechanics underpinning industry sector activities and has a competent knowledge of the basics of business e.g. factors influencing company valuations, fundamental financial definitions and mechanisms.
+ Engages in industry "scanning" and maintains a strong current knowledge of industry opportunities and developments and our clients' operating environment.
**Scientific:**
+ Has a strong working knowledge of the science covering our clients' areas of focus.
+ Has an ongoing commitment to deepening and expanding knowledge in modalities, modes of action, epidemiology, clinical trial design and anything else that may be relevant to strategic planning and advice, both from the point of view of the client and their competitor environment.
+ In chosen areas of specialism (scientific or strategic), is capable of constructively challenging client thinking on a peer-to-peer level, producing novel points of view to help clients view potential solutions from new angles where appropriate and useful.
**Strategy:**
+ Can confidently discuss strategy in reference to client goals and objectives.
+ Understands theoretical approaches and models used in strategy and communications consulting and applies these to client challenges.
+ Is a keen student of the evolving strategic communications environment (including new tools and models, and their strengths and limitations). Takes an active role in strategic development and strategic workshop facilitation.
**Marketing and communications:**
+ Understands the fundamental principles of healthcare marketing and communications, with a strong capabilities in public relations, medical education and/or scientific communications.
+ Understands means of evaluation and KPIs across communications channels.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
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Senior Strategic Healthcare Communications Professional - Arc Bio Communications (an IQVIA business)

London, London IQVIA

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**About the team**
**Arc Bio Communications is passionate about delivering global communications strategies for biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies that add value and bring innovations to life. Our unique approach blends the strategic rigour of management consultancy, the scientific expertise of medical education, and the creativity and reach of** **communications.**
**In 2024, we joined forces with IQVIA, to expand our global capabilities and influence even further.**
**Are you passionate about bringing game-changing healthcare innovation to life through strategic thinking?**
**Find out more about us here:** ** experience:**
A highly experienced healthcare communications leader with a minimum of 10-12 years' experience in strategic healthcare communications, medical communications and/or scientific communications. Ideally with strong consultancy/agency experience.
**Role description:**
**Client service:**
+ With intermittent Partner/Managing Partner input works to build a portfolio of business and take ownership of this within its entirety.
+ Leads, builds and sets the direction and strategy of the portfolio on a day-to-day basis.
+ Develops industry leading scientific, creative and/or commercial communication strategies and programmes.
+ Leads, builds and maintains excellent relationships with clients and provides them ongoing consultation and counsel on a peer-to-peer basis.
+ Confident at conversing directly with and providing strategic guidance to c-suite and/or senior leadership teams within pharma and biotechs.
**Business growth:**
+ Works consistently to grow existing portfolio of business organically through high quality work and identifying new work of high strategic value.
+ Has a strong professional network that can be leveraged for business development.
+ Brings in new opportunities and works to convert them to new client workstreams
+ Networks consistently outside of Arc Bio, attends and contributes to industry and client events and meetings representing Arc Bio as a brand within the industry.
**Project Management:**
+ Accountable for high-level project planning and management, effective budgetary control and resourcing/team planning to effectively delivery projects within their portfolio.
+ Effectively delegates and prioritizes for project teams, providing direction to ensure delivery whilst allowing individual ownership.
+ Provides project management guidance and training to direct teams.
+ Sets the highest standards with respect to quality, original, strong strategic thinking and detail accuracy at all times.
+ Supports and guides teams through project or client challenges.
**Leadership:**
+ Demonstrates strong leadership capability with executive presence.
+ Demonstrates ability to develop others and provide direction and feedback tailored to the skill level of team members.
+ Embraces and actions team and peer feedback as a driver for change.
+ Generates buy-in, listens openly to colleagues, recognizes contributions and ensures consistency of decisions
+ Takes accountability for their team and outcomes, encouraging their team to do the same, inspires and fosters team commitment.
+ Drives communication between teams and the client.
+ Supports, encourages and challenges colleagues in a constructive and supportive way.
+ Contributes to the development and future direction of Arc Bio alongside the Partners/Managing Partners.
+ Demonstrates and champions the Arc Bio culture.
**Communication and impact:**
+ Proven ability of presenting at a senior stakeholder and industry level.
+ Demonstrates thought leadership at a client portfolio or practice domain level.
+ Demonstrates the ability to influence, negotiate and overcome objections from senior stakeholders.
+ Effectively adapts communication style to suit different audiences and to gain buy in.
**Technical ability and skills** (ABC team members should be ready to communicate on these with both knowledge and authority-strong command; of at least three of these is required at Associate Partner level and above):
Industry:
+ Keeps up to date with factors influencing the pharma and biotech sectors (including M&A activity, pharma corporate innovation strategy and the various industry head- and tail-winds).
+ Maintains a strong current knowledge of industry opportunities and developments and our clients' operating environment. Uses these findings to draw conclusions, formulate actions and exploit opportunities relevant to the Arc Bio business.
Scientific:
+ Has a strong working knowledge of the science covering our clients' areas of focus.
+ In chosen areas of scientific specialism, is capable of constructively challenging client thinking on a peer-to-peer level, producing novel scientific strategic points of view to help clients view potential solutions from new angles where appropriate and useful.
+ Keeps aware of latest announcements coming out of key congresses, key experts in the field, and any overall, rapidly-evolving trends and how these might impact communication strategy recommendations to the client.
Strategy:
+ Can confidently discuss strategy in reference to client goals and objectives.
+ Understands and applies theoretical approaches and models used in strategy consulting. Able to integrate the relevant theories into a given client challenge.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
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Public Relations Manager

SW1A 0AA London, London £50000 Annually WhatJobs

Posted 9 days ago

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full-time
Our client is seeking a highly strategic and results-driven Public Relations Manager to join their bustling team in the heart of London, England, UK . This is an office-based role, offering a dynamic and collaborative working environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive PR strategies to enhance the company's reputation, manage public perception, and drive positive media coverage. You will be the voice of the company, building strong relationships with media outlets and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement strategic PR campaigns aligned with company objectives.
  • Craft compelling press releases, media advisories, speeches, and other PR materials.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, bloggers, influencers, and other media contacts.
  • Proactively seek and secure positive media coverage across various channels.
  • Monitor media coverage and industry trends, providing insights and recommendations.
  • Manage crisis communications, developing proactive strategies and responding effectively to sensitive issues.
  • Organize and manage press conferences, media events, and interviews.
  • Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to ensure consistent messaging.
  • Measure and report on the effectiveness of PR initiatives.
  • Manage the PR budget and vendor relationships.
  • Develop and maintain key messaging and talking points for company spokespeople.
Qualifications:
  • Proven experience (5+ years) in public relations, media relations, or corporate communications.
  • Demonstrated success in developing and executing effective PR strategies and campaigns.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive and engaging content.
  • Strong network of media contacts across relevant industries.
  • Experience in crisis communications and reputation management.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in media monitoring and analysis tools.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, agency, or corporate environment is advantageous.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the public perception of a prominent organization within London . If you are a PR powerhouse with a passion for storytelling and a knack for building relationships, we want to hear from you. The **job location** is the office in central London.
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Public Relations Account Executive

London, London dSb Recruitment Consultancy Ltd.

Posted 7 days ago

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About the Company: You will work closely with Senior Account Executives and Account Managers supporting them in both day-to-day tasks and long-term strategic activity. This is a busy and varied role that offers great development in understanding the inner workings of a luxury PR agency.



About the Role: This role involves supporting senior team members and managing various tasks related to account management and public relations.



Responsibilities:



  • Sample and showroom management
  • Shoot logistics management - this will include liaising directly with clients
  • Internal reporting
  • Monitor, compile and scan press clippings for all clients
  • Forge relationships with press identified by the senior team as being in your remit
  • Managing client folders
  • Event planning - supporting senior team members on the planning and execution of events
  • Press release writing and media alert creation
  • Securing credits, digital and print, as outlined by your team
  • Confirming celebrity credits
  • Any other ad-hoc duties within the PR sphere


Qualifications:



You need to be passionate about the industry with an understanding and appreciation of the luxury world. Working closely with shoes, bags, fine jewellery and watches means you will need to be meticulous in your working and incredibly detail orientated.



Required Skills:



  • Able to build relationships with fashion assistants, stylists and influencers
  • Meticulous organisation skills and ability to multi-task
  • Solid digital and social media understanding
  • Proactive, personable and willing to understand all elements of the business and integrate with all departments
  • Genuine industry interest
  • Strong written communication skills


This position is based full time in the Central London office, no remote working is offered within this role.

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Public Relations Account Executive

London, London Tin Man

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Ready to fast-track your PR career? We're looking for sharp, UK media-savvy Account Executives to join our award-winning team. If you have 2+ years in PR and are passionate about storytelling, culture, and brands that make headlines, keep reading!


About us

Tin Man is an earned first, creative comms agency offering everything from brand consultancy to creative activations, media relations to social media management, content to experiential. All of our work is designed to create powerful, emotional connections between brands and audiences.


Tin Man’s ‘communications with heart’ approach has helped change behaviour, challenge perceptions, increase brand equity and enhance bottom lines for household brands including Virgin Atlantic, Cadbury, OREO, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, Hilton, Vodafone, Dunelm, Tesco and Cafédirect.


The Role

Account Execs at Tin Man are vital in bringing our award-winning creative campaigns to life: uber organised at logistics and influence outreach, tenacious in selling stories to journalists, culturally connected and super aware of what’s going on in all things media – both traditional and social. Ideal for someone with at least a year’s solid PR experience, you’ll work as part of a bigger team and be coached by our excellent account managers.


You’ll need excellent writing skills, good attention to detail and have the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload.


If you want to learn and grow in a creative, fun, supportive and well-respected comms agency, then this is the role for you.


Ultimately, we’re looking for you to be enthusiastic and proactive in:

  • Speaking to the media, selling in stories we’re working on, placing products on their pages/website for reviews – and above all, have a real hunger for getting coverage
  • Reading papers and websites every day, flagging relevant stories and writing short synopsis on articles
  • Drafting assets including press releases, influencer briefs, website copy and more, and to ensure its as client ready as possible for senior team to review
  • Keeping up to date on what’s happening across your client accounts, their products, industry, trends and relevant media/influencers – really getting to understand their business
  • Managing and motivating yourself to produce high quality work and meet deadlines, and be proactive in suggesting ways to continually improve ways of working


The ideal candidate will have:

  • 2+ years of experience working in a PR environment
  • Excellent writing skills, with the ability to adapt writing to suit different audiences
  • Great attention to detail, must be able to spot spelling mistakes or grammatical errors
  • A tenacious approach to media sell-ins. You can’t be afraid of picking up the phone! And a good understanding of the UK media landscape from TV news and magazine programmes to national newspapers to consumer lifestyle magazines to blogs
  • A good understanding of the influencer landscape and influencer marketing channels such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok etc.
  • Good communications and interpersonal skills at every level, and a high regard for confidentiality when needed
  • Great organisational skills, being able to juggle lots of different actions day-to-day across varying accounts
  • Strong IT skills across Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Googledocs – we use MacBook laptops at Tin Man
  • The ability to work well under pressure


Essentially, we’re looking for someone smart, organised and driven - with a proactive attitude who is not afraid to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in.


At Tin Man, we’re all about creativity, collaboration, and bringing out the best in people no matter who you are or where you’re from. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we’re building a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can grow.


If there’s anything (like neurodiversity, a disability, or a health condition) that might affect how you apply or take part in the hiring process, just let us know. We’ll work with you to make sure things feel fair, comfortable, and tailored to you. Sharing this won’t affect your application, we just want to set you up for success.


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Public Relations Account Executive

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Relevance International is a global PR firm that positively impacts our client’s bottom line through increased brand awareness. We specialize in real estate, architecture & design, and luxury hospitality. We drive client initiatives through communication strategies including media relations, digital PR, partnerships and events. All team members are expected to represent Relevance International as professional brand Ambassadors. The role of the Account Executive is essential to internal and external, client facing PR functions.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

●   A point person for account work - conducts proactive and strategic media relations for clients

with direction from Supervisor

●   Drafts agendas and notes that need almost no editing with no items missed

●   Coordinate and schedule meetings proactively

●   Update media lists and proactively look for new reporters and publications to add

●   Ability to send e-blasts quickly and efficiently

●   Conduct research, as needed

●   Monitor media for clients

●   Proactively work buddy list

●   Draft releases, pitches, and other written materials with supervision that need no more than one

round of edits

●   Effectively and frequently pitches by phone as well as email, secures a significant quality and quantity

of placements

●   Helps fellow junior staff with questions and edits

●   Be a major contributor to account interaction

●   Contribute to meetings in a supportive way, ensure meeting materials are prepared, available and

organized

●   Regularly clip, file and send digital and print press placements

●   Has knowledge of and commitment to increase knowledge of real estate, hospitality, luxury, and

travel industries, dependent on client focus

●   Proactively come up with ideas and suggest next steps for clients

●   Come up with PR ideas for Relevance International (treating us like a client)

●   Strong understanding of social media channels

●   Reads industry and consumer publications we pitch

●   Organized and on top of to-do list. Meets deadlines

●   Keeps drive and all digital assets organized and neat

●   Manage publication organization (library)


PERKS OF WORKING AT RELEVANCE INTERNATIONAL

  • Dynamic hybrid work environment (3 days in-office, 2 days’ work-from-home) with a “Work from Anywhere” programme for two weeks a year.
  • Generous PTO policy, plus a full company closure during the last week of the year.
  • Team-building events including Wine Wednesday Hour, quarterly Happy Hours, monthly pizza lunches, Bagel Birthdays, and holiday celebrations.
  • Excellent career development opportunities, including training programmes.
  • Biannual reviews with regular coaching and mentoring sessions.
  • Annual worldwide visioning and strategy sessions at New York HQ.


SKILLS/CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED/PREFERRED

●   Strong notetaker and researcher

●   Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

●   Strong writing skills

●   Effective interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal

●   Team player

●   Positive, can-do attitude

●   Solution oriented

●   Strong working knowledge of AP Style

●   Strong research skills

●   Excellent Customer Service skills

●   Self-directed, proactive, and independently capable of managing workload so deadlines are met

●   Flexible, able to work under pressure and changing priorities

●   Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Programs and Outlook (electronic

scheduling)

●   Able to work 40 hours a week


EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE   REQUIRED/PREFERRED

●   Bachelor Degree – Public Relations, Communications or Related Degree

●   1- 3 years relevant experience


Salary: £28k-£32k based on experience


DISCLAIMER : Duties, responsibilities and activities of the position may change or new ones added at any time with or without notice

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Senior Public Relations Manager

SW1A 0AA London, London £60000 Annually WhatJobs

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Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Public Relations Manager to join their dynamic team based in the heart of **London, England, UK**. This role offers a hybrid working model, blending the benefits of in-office collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. As a Senior PR Manager, you will be instrumental in shaping and executing comprehensive public relations strategies that enhance brand reputation, manage media relations, and drive public perception. You will be responsible for developing compelling press releases, crafting persuasive media pitches, and cultivating strong relationships with journalists, influencers, and key stakeholders across various media platforms. This includes identifying and securing earned media opportunities, managing crisis communications, and monitoring media coverage to assess campaign effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in PR, demonstrating expertise in media outreach, content creation, and strategic communications planning. You should be adept at identifying emerging trends and opportunities within the media landscape and translating them into actionable PR initiatives. This position requires a deep understanding of the UK media market and the ability to navigate complex communication challenges with finesse and professionalism. You will also play a key role in mentoring junior PR team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. The ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously is essential. Strong analytical skills are needed to measure the ROI of PR campaigns and provide insightful reports to senior management. If you are a strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills and a passion for public relations, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement strategic PR plans to support company objectives.
  • Manage day-to-day media relations, responding to inquiries and building strong relationships with journalists.
  • Craft and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
  • Oversee social media engagement and content strategy for PR purposes.
  • Monitor media coverage and provide regular reports on campaign performance.
  • Develop and manage crisis communication plans.
  • Organize press conferences, media events, and other promotional activities.
  • Advise senior leadership on PR matters.
  • Mentor and guide junior PR staff.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in public relations, agency or in-house.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to secure media coverage in top-tier publications.
  • Strong understanding of the UK media landscape.
  • Experience with crisis communications.
  • Proficiency in PR software and social media management tools.
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Senior Public Relations Specialist

SW1A 0AA London, London £60000 Annually WhatJobs

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Our client, a dynamic and influential media and PR agency based in London, England, UK , is seeking a strategic and creative Senior Public Relations Specialist to join their expanding team. This role offers the flexibility of remote work while demanding a high level of strategic thinking and execution in managing client reputation and visibility. You will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive PR strategies, managing media relations, crafting compelling press materials, and advising clients on communication best practices. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in media relations, crisis communications, and integrated campaign management.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute strategic public relations plans for a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts, journalists, bloggers, and influencers.
  • Craft compelling press releases, media advisories, pitches, and other PR materials.
  • Secure positive media coverage across a range of outlets (print, online, broadcast).
  • Monitor media landscape and industry trends, identifying opportunities and potential risks.
  • Manage crisis communications situations, developing proactive and reactive strategies.
  • Advise clients on messaging, public perception, and communication strategies.
  • Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, digital) to ensure integrated campaign execution.
  • Manage client reporting, providing insights and analysis on PR campaign performance.
  • Organize and manage press conferences, media events, and influencer engagement activities (virtually or in-person as required).
  • Stay current with evolving media platforms and digital communication tools.
  • Contribute to new business development efforts, including proposal writing and pitch presentations.
  • Mentor junior members of the PR team.
Qualifications and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in public relations, either agency-side or in-house.
  • Demonstrated success in securing media coverage and managing media relations.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
  • Strong understanding of media relations, corporate communications, and crisis management.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement effective PR strategies.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly.
  • Proficiency in media monitoring tools and PR software.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure in a remote environment.
  • Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with social media strategy and digital PR is highly desirable.
  • Flexibility to travel occasionally if required.
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned PR professional to lead impactful communication strategies for prominent clients from a remote location, contributing to their brand's success in the competitive London market.
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