Head of Public Relations - United Kingdom - Grant Thornton Ireland

Description

We are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too.

G rant Thornton Ireland (GT) has nearly 3,0 00 people in 9 offices across Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 1 45 countries around the world, and a global network of over 6 8 ,000 peopl e.

At GT, we work as trusted advisors , bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter.

At GT Ireland we don't just predict your future, we build it.

A Career at GT

Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently.

What does this mean for you?

A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be.

Grow with us

At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.

The Role

We are recruiting a Head of PR with media relations experience to join our expanding Marketing & Communications Team.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing & Communications, you will work closely with Grant Thornton's senior leaders and advise on and implement the firm's external communications strategy for our Advisory, Tax and Audit Service Lines and priority sectors.

The ideal candidate will have a strong media relations background gained from journalism, a PR agency, or an in-house role. They will also have experience creating and implementing multifaceted communications strategies, with a strong understanding of the news agenda and a nose for a good story. An extensive network and relationships with relevant journalists are also essential for the role.

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and spokespeople to develop innovative and impactful communication campaigns that build firm reputation.

Design and execute communication campaigns centred on thought leadership, market developments, and market-led initiatives.

Provide strategic advice on content and positioning, set campaign strategies, and develop fully integrated offline and online channel plans.

Manage public relations agency relationships and oversee all related activities.

Provide direction on message tone, format, timing, delivery channels, and target audience to optimise campaign effectiveness.

Develop media contact programs for key spokespeople and cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and media outlets.

Identify potential research topics relevant to the firm's strategic priorities and support their development.

Lead internal and external communication initiatives, ensuring seamless integration across various channels, including social media platforms.

Define measurable campaign objectives, assess their impact, and report regularly to stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, PR or a related field.

At least eight years of solid media relations/communications experience, preferably at a senior level within a services/business-to-business environment, either in-house or at an agency.

An extensive network of relevant journalists and industry contacts.

Deep understanding of the professional services sector.

Strong understanding of business and current affairs, with an interest in a wide range of industries.

Proven track record of managing and delivering high-impact PR campaigns and handling challenging and complex technical matters and sensitive issues.

Experience in analysing and interpreting complex data, reports, and surveys.

Strong writing and analytical skills, with a proven ability to plan, manage, and deliver projects.

Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Tenacious, hard-working, and resilient.

Life at GT

Reward and benefits:

Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.

Inclusion and diversity:

Included and valued for your difference is how everyone should feel at work. Not just because it is right, but because we are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves. So, when you join Grant Thornton, we will work hard to ensure that is how you feel. We want you for who you are. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them.

Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer.

Recognition:

We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.

About Us

Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) has nearly 3,000 people in 9 offices across Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda. With a presence in over 145 countries around the world, and a global network of over 68,000 people , we bring you the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help you and your business succeed – wherever you're located. We deliver solutions to all business challenges. Clients choose us because the breadth of financial and business services they need is available, delivered innovatively and always to the highest standards. At Grant Thornton we are committed to long term relationships.

Grant Thornton Ireland operate from offices in Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Galway, Kildare, Limerick, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda.