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UK Communications Manager

External Communications:

Support the development and implementation of media relations strategy targeting key publications including Property Week, EG, CoStar and Green Street News, plus national and broadcastHandle wide range of press office enquiries/ incoming requests from mediaManage profile raising for key business stakeholders and where necessary work with PR agencies and external suppliersProduce press releases, set up journalist briefings, draft articles and other materials as requiredKeep on top of the news agenda, forward features and upcoming events that may require external communications supportCollaborate with JLL comms colleagues across business lines and regions to work on global campaignsDevelop an understanding of the business structure, business lines and corporate issuesWork with the public affairs team to align corporate response to policy issuesSupport the wider team in times of issues and crisis managementBe responsible for reporting coverage and metrics to internal stakeholdersPlus uploading press releases onto the UK website

Social media:

Manage content creation and posting for JLL’s corporate social media channelsEnsure that external communications activity is supported across social media channelsUse software provided to report on social metrics

Internal Communications:

Support in setting and delivering the internal comms strategyWork with team to develop messaging for senior stakeholders and advising on channel strategyThis includes drafting materials for variety of audiences and channels including email, townhall, video and Sharepoint.Ability to work autonomously and lead on internal newsletter with responsibility to source, create, edit and manage contentCollaborate with JLL comms colleagues across business lines and regions to work on global campaignsMeasure and shout about our successes, while also course correcting where necessaryDevelop relationships with key stakeholders across the businessProvide support for ongoing employee engagement initiatives and ad hoc projects, as required

Core Areas of Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Five plus years experience of a role in communicationsStrong organisational skills and ability to multitaskCan work under tight deadlines, paying close attention to detailThe aptitude to evaluate and prioritise requirements from the businessGood communication skills and the ability to work successfully as part of a team with internal teams and be a good ambassador for JLL with external stakeholdersExcellent writing, editing, research and proof reading skillsProven experience in coordinating KPIs and identifying improvements Strong Microsoft Office, social media and web-software skills

Location:

On-site –London, GBR

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! If you require any changes to the application process, please email EMEATA@jll.com or call +44 (0)20 7493 4933 to contact one of our team members to discuss how to best support you throughout the process. Please note, the contact details provided are to discuss or request for adjustments to be made to the hiring process.   Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.

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