After a long period of sustained growth, we are looking to invest significantly in our Marketing and Sales team which has led to the creation of a new role of Head of Corporate Communications to be based in either London or Bristol.

This will be a key and transformative role, supporting the firm's strategic objectives by line managing the communications team to develop and execute a cohesive communications plan.

Osborne Clarke

Osborne Clarke is a future-focused international legal practice with a global turnover of over €442m and more than 1,600 talented lawyers in 26 offices around the world. We have an incredible client base ranging from FTSE 100 companies to disruptive start-ups, spanning some of the most cutting edge sectors of business.

We achieve our continued success through a deeper understanding of our people and clients, a collective vision, and a focus on maximising the opportunities of change.

What you'll do

• Manage the implementation of the firm's corporate communications strategy, policy and process for both internal and external communications through a range of existing (and new) channels, delivering innovative projects on time and within budget.
• Work directly with the UK Managing Partner advising on internal communications to enhance engagement with firm strategy and future vision.
• Primarily a UK role, there will also be responsibility to oversee the wider international communications group including advising the International CEO.
• Contribute to brand and corporate identity strategy to ensure it remains distinctive in the market and translates well across digital media.
• Provide strategic communications advice to senior management across business services (HR, IT, Finance etc)
• Line manage the Internal Comms team and lead on improving the use of existing internal comms channels and developing new ones to maximise employee engagement and information flow throughout the business.
• Lead and line manage the PR team and ensure the firm has strong relationships with key press contacts and opinion formers within financial/business and legal press. Ensure all media engagement is appropriate and contributing to the firm's communication and business objectives.
• Liaise with Sector BD Managers, the Head of Client Knowledge and the Campaigns Managers to ensure the communications team is working appropriately to support the firm's "go-to-market" strategy and key, priority projects.
• Contribute to the Crisis Management team on any incident or issue and manage the implementation of subsequent communications internally and externally ensuring all communications are well-managed and protect the firm's reputation.
• Ensure key spokespeople are briefed and prepared for any media engagement and act as a point of escalation for media engagement as needed beyond current PR contacts in the firm.
• Oversee the firm's content across all channels (including website and social) to ensure the firm reputation is enhanced and protected.

What we're looking for

• Proven track record of implementing a cohesive communications plan in a senior communications role.
• Significant people management experience - able to lead/direct and motivate a variety of professionals in the delivery of various corporate communication projects.
• Significant project management and effective change management experience.
• Proven ability to advise and influence senior management.
• Significant strategic media relations and internal comms experience preferably in a legal/professional services or Partnership environment.
• Ability to analyse complex business challenges and formulate communications solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to motivate and interact with people at all levels.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Salary and benefits

We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits

For more information or to apply

We would very much welcome your application using the link provided. Should you have any questions about the role, or would like to find out more about the firm, please contact Dan Jones at dan.jones@osborneclarke.com.

At Osborne Clarke we value difference and encourage applicants from all social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, and sexual or romantic orientations. We want everyone to feel that OC is a place where you can be yourself and where you belong, and our range of interest groups and diversity networks - not to mention our great teams - are a part of making that a reality.

Being an inclusive employer is important to us and we are committed to ensuring every applicant's recruitment experience is free from unnecessary barriers. We have made a number of external commitments such as the Race Fairness Commitment and Women in Law Pledge, and are working with organisations like Stonewall to become a more inclusive employer. We want you to be able to show us your best during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to be made during the application, interview process or when working with us, please let us know.

If you have a dis/ability+, to include physical disability, hidden disability, long-term health condition or neurodivergence and meet the requirements listed in this job advert, we would be delighted to offer you a guaranteed interview. We want you to be able to show us your best during the recruitment process.

We support working families via a range of family and caring friendly policies and will accommodate flexible working where we can. We value the health and wellbeing of our people: for example, we're signatories to the Mindful Business Charter, have an active network of mental health champions and offer free initiatives and flexible benefits to all our people.

Although we include closing dates for our roles as a guide, we review and progress applications on a rolling basis.

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