Senior Communications Manager - #2072645

We’re Hiring: Senior Communications Manager (initial 6-month contract)

Responsible for: Leading on the development and delivery of communications campaigns and projects for LUX’s portfolio of clients, including FMCG and public sector. 

Job description: 

LUX is looking for a Senior Communications Manager with a strong track record of working across PR and influencer engagement. 

This role involves leading on integrated creative communications campaigns and we are specifically keen to speak to candidates with strong project management skills, a confident client servicer and the ability to secure high-profile exposure for clients. 

This role is pivotal in ensuring the day-to-day running of communications activity for client accounts; playing a part in delivering client projects on time, on budget and to LUX’s award-winning standards. 

The Senior Communications Manager will play a leading role on PR accounts at LUX including strategy development, campaign management and evaluation.

Knowledge and experience required: 

● At least 4 years relevant industry experience with detailed knowledge of the discipline and best practice 

● Experience of ‘nose to tail’ management of deadline-driven, integrated marketing campaigns within a fast-paced agency environment 

● Strong copy writing skills to curate media materials with an exceptional attention to detail 

● Efficient time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks where required 

● Excellent client management skills 

● Strong little black book of press and influencer contacts across both the Scottish and UK media landscape and ability to build and maintain fruitful partnerships 

● Strong understanding of PR, including being familiar with platforms such as Roxhill and other tools, including AI 

● Development of creative PR and communications strategies in line with LUX's bespoke communications planning and evaluation framework 

● Managing and being accountable for the deployment and delivery of all communications outputs and activity for clients in relation to PR (including but not limited to media alerts, press releases, media lists and event guest lists, co-ordinating press photography and briefing suppliers) 

● Securing high-profile press coverage for clients through campaign sell-ins, monitoring the media landscape for opportunities and ad hoc pitching 

● Managing influencer relations on behalf of clients to secure positive exposure, including scoping, contracting and ongoing liaison 

● Taking ownership of campaign outcomes including monitoring coverage and performance against KPI trackers and reporting strategies as well as development of evaluation reports 

● Feeding into account management processes including weekly reporting, preparation of agendas, presentation materials, project trackers and contact reports 

● Collaboration with colleagues across other disciplines including brand development and design 

● Contributing to and attending pitches and proposals 

● Supporting on cross department knowledge sharing and success stories from within the team ● Contributing to the upkeep of the LUX website and social media presence, through the creation of case studies and other content 

● Scoping and submitting award entries 

Our ideal candidate would: 

● Be able to hit the ground running to work across a portfolio of clients 

● Have exceptional PR and communications skills 

● Show enthusiasm, dedication, initiative and self-motivation 

● Show strong organisation and planning skills 

● Be capable of lateral thinking to maximise on all opportunities for clients 

● Be a team player 

The Package: 

● A competitive salary (DOE) & pension 

● 4-day working week 

● Flexible, hybrid working – a blend of home-based and studio-based working to suit your needs; the latter in Edinburgh 

● Opportunity to work as a close-knit, passionate team 

Sound good? If you are interested in being considered for this role, please send us a copy of your CV and a note on salary expectations.