Senior Communications Manager, LONGLEAT ENTERPRISES LIMITED

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Update day: 01-06-2024

Location: Warminster South West

Category: Marketing / PR

Industry: Staffing Recruiting

Position: Associate

Job type: Full-time

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LONGLEAT ENTERPRISES LIMITED

For over 50 years we have been one of the UK’s most loved attractions. With over 1 million guests in 2019, we are passionate about providing immersive experiences that bring family and friends together to create memories that will last a lifetime.

We’re an organisation driven by our core cultural values, which are to engage and inspire, put people first, take accountability, continuously improve and to act with integrity. We believe everyone who works at Longleat can subscribe to these values, and that they truly set us apart as a place to work.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Communications Manager to join our marketing team. They will lead and deliver a proactive and dynamic communications strategy that supports and improves how Longleat delivers its brand vision, and objectives.

Our Marketing Team passionately communicate all elements of the Longleat brand, including our innovative events such as our show stopping Sky Safari and our spectacular Festival of Light; as well as other key content such as co-ordinating with BBC’s Animal Park producers.

What will this role entail?

Reporting to the Marketing Director, you’ll be responsible for building and protecting Longleat’s image, brand and reputation, leading on crisis management communications and media management. Additionally, they will support the business in the development of communications and engagement with partners and external stakeholders.

Key duties will include:

  • Develop effective communication strategies, systems and processes which ensure Longleat stays relevant and modern in its approach to communications.
  • Direct the creation of all content including social media, web content, press releases, press kits, newsletters and related marketing materials.
  • Lead, direct and advocate for the communications team ensuring the organisation is clear on our priorities and how each one impacts our overall organisation objectives.
  • Lead on crisis communication planning and developing crisis communication response strategies.
  • Act as primary day-to-day liaison for media enquiries and making decisions on key opportunities and flagging any critical issues to the Marketing Director, Executive Chairman and wider senior Executive team.
  • Build and nurture a strong network of relevant external contacts (eg media contacts) to support our communications objectives.

What will I need to be considered for this vacancy?

  • Significant experience with professional responsibility for PR or digital communications.
  • Significant experience of senior responsibility for delivering successful audience-led, innovative and engaging campaigns.
  • Significant experience of leading strategy development and implementing related activities.
  • Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in PR & Communications.
  • Experience of managing high profile crisis management and/or media relations.
  • Demonstrable social media knowledge including platforms, analytics and reporting.
  • Full UK driving licence.

What will I receive in return?

As a Senior Communications manager you will receive a competitive salary, in addition to a range of attractive benefits that include;

  • 29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
  • Complimentary tickets to Longleat and Cheddar Gorge and Caves, 18 per annum pro rata.
  • 50% off Annual passes for your Friends and Family, free entry for yourself.
  • Discounts on food and beverages and retail merchandise
  • 20% off VIP Experiences, 10% off Accommodation.
  • Company Pension
  • Life assurance cover.
  • Perks at work and much more!

You’ll be employed on a permanent 37.5-hour contract, working 5 days out of 7, including weekends, evening and bank holidays as required. Start and finish times varying in accordance with opening times.

Location: Longleat (Warminster, Wiltshire)

All applications to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if enough suitable applicants are received.
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Deadline: 16-07-2024

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