Accountabilities

• Manage the development, approval and distribution of content for external communications channels, including press releases and statements.
• Develop and deliver investor relations materials such as monthly & quarterly updates, and annual reports.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate, clear, and compelling financial messaging
• Coordinate responses to media requests about the company, preparing written statements on the company’s behalf and having a regular exchange of information with the media
• Identify positive PR story opportunities to promote the company, driving publicity.
• Arranging and escorting media familiarisation trips, producing press packs and coordinating the media for events such as route launches.
• Preparing speeches and scripts for the executive leadership team for media-related events and workshops.
• Preparing speeches and scripts for the executive leadership team for media-related events and workshops.
• Take responsibility for keeping press material up to date, feeding information on a proactive basis to the media and company stakeholders.
• Effectively manage stakeholders, from executive level to departmental content owners, providing external communications advice.
• Support corporate emergency procedures during disruption and major incidents as required.

Education & Experience

• Higher Diploma or equivalent Degree or journalistic qualification in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of proven experience in external communications, with a strong focus on investor relations and financial communications.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to convey complex financial and corporate concepts clearly.
• Experience within a listed company, financial institution or financial communications agency, as well as non-financial general corporate communications and consumer PR experience preferred
• Strong media relations skills and established relationships with key media outlets, including financial press and general media.
• Financial PR experience preferred
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines, demonstrating flexibility and strategic thinking.
• Familiarity with financial reporting and regulatory requirements for public companies.
• Experience in crisis communications and handling sensitive financial issues is preferred.
• Flexibility: the nature of the department’s work can result in the need to work extra unsociable hours with little or no notice.