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Demonstrates expertise in corporate communications and media relations, with a strong ability to manage reputational risks and develop high-quality content for diverse audiences. Proficient in advising senior stakeholders and executing integrated communications strategies within complex environments.
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Corporate Communications ExperienceMedia RelationsCrisis Communications PlanningContent Writing and EditingStakeholder Engagement
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage and respond to daily media enquiries, including complex, high-profile or sensitive issues
- Identify emerging reputational risks and agree handling and escalation plans with communications, public affairs, internal communications, legal, senior leadership and external PR agency stakeholders
- Develop reactive statements, lines to take, Q&As, briefing materials and other communications for rapid, accurate responses
- Advise senior leaders and prepare spokespeople for interviews and difficult questions
- Support crisis communications planning and urgent issues outside normal working hours when required
- Help shape and deliver Capita’s external communications strategy and plan
- Develop stories and campaigns demonstrating Capita’s transformation, expertise and contribution to essential public services
- Identify evidence, insight, case studies and spokespeople to strengthen the external narrative
- Build relationships with reporters at national and trade media outlets
- Monitor media, business and UK political landscapes to anticipate risks and identify opportunities
- Monitor coverage and evaluate communications activity to improve plans and report on reputation, reach and impact
- Report to the Head of External Communications and Marketing
- Work with internal communications, contract communications, marketing, investor relations, public affairs and external communications agencies
Requirements
What you’ll need- Proven experience in corporate communications within a PR agency, including media relations and issues management involving UK national and trade media
- Journalism experience, with a strong understanding of how the media operates and what makes a good story
- Experience of communications within the public sector, regulated industries or another complex and highly scrutinised environment is preferable
- Excellent news judgement
- Demonstrable experience of writing and editing clear, accurate and high-quality content for different audiences and channels
- Experience of advising and influencing senior stakeholders, preparing spokespeople and providing clear communications recommendations
- Ability to interpret complex operational, political and reputational issues and communicate them clearly and concisely
- Sound understanding of current affairs, the UK political landscape, business issues and relevant technology trends
- Demonstrable knowledge of digital and social media platforms, with experience of integrated, multi-channel communications
- Calm and considered under pressure, with sound judgement and the ability to prioritise effectively
- Proactive, creative and collaborative
- Strong organisation and personal accountability
- Ability to manage your own workload effectively
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
- Confident communication and ability to build credibility and positive working relationships with senior stakeholders
- Able to travel to the Head Office in London and other operational sites around the UK when required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Remote working – work from wherever you’re happiest in the UK
- 23 days’ holiday, rising to 27 (pro rata), plus the option to buy more after qualifying period
- Paid volunteering day with a charity of your choice
- Generous family leave policies, including 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Pension
- Life assurance
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities to learn, progress, and shape better outcomes
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Hard Skills
Issues ManagementJournalism ExperienceDigital and Social Media KnowledgeIntegrated Multi-Channel CommunicationsNews Judgement
Soft Skills
ProactiveCreativeCollaborativeCalm Under PressureStrong Organisation
Industry Keywords
Public Sector CommunicationsUK Political LandscapeReputational Risk ManagementMedia MonitoringStakeholder Communication