Communications and PR Manager

The opportunity

GSS’ commercial team is growing, and we have an exciting challenge for a well-rounded Communications & PR Manager to jump right in. As a core team member, you will work with the marketing team to grow GSS as a global brand. The role will require you to own and execute the internal and external communications strategy for key client and colleague audiences.

What you’ll do

Key responsibilities in this role will include (but not be limited to):

External Communications:

• Develop and cultivate relationships with key editors, journalists and influencers at business and trade outlets, and pitch stories and advertorial content aligning with company goals.
• Manage a communications plan and ensure the alignment of media, public affairs and marketing activities
• Monitor, analyse and report on external communications on a weekly basis, and produce a monthly PR report for senior management and shareholders
• Identify and execute opportunities to deliver content through digital channels and earned media
• Support with profiling of management team externally
• Where required, support with reactive media enquiries and issues management
• Work closely with the PR agency and manage that relationship
• Keep a daily eye on editorial content/news for stories with PR potential and translate them into media releases or opportunities

Internal communications:

• Develop, manage and implement the internal communications strategy with a focus on employee engagement, fostering an inclusive workplace and promoting employee wellbeing
• Assist with events management, including attending and supporting communications for internal events
• Work closely with People and Operations teams to ensure consistent communications around employee engagement

Content & Editorial:

• Create and execute a content marketing strategy with support of the marketing executive to generate compelling content to increase brand awareness, drive demand, and engage our key audience groups.
• Act as an editor overseeing the editorial calendar and developing stylistic standards, including voice and tone guidelines.
• Experiment with the channels and content types we produce to meet our audience where they are, taking creative risks to find new ways to connect with and engage them.
• Support marketing on campaigns with a communications and PR lens.

What you’ll need

• BA/Masters preferred, with evidence of strong B2B press experience, having worked with agencies or within the financial services sector, or similar
• Demonstrable experience building strong relationships with media
• Strong track record delivering and supporting campaigns across earned, owned and paid media
• Genuine interest and knowledge of both internal and external communications

About GSS

GSS is a newly created regulatory technology business which brings global financial institutions together to optimise standards in compliance, by providing a trusted platform to exchange and enhance information.

Initially delivering sanctions transactions screening, GSS changes the way financial crime is tackled by partnering with leading financial institutions and trusted industry partners to deliver effective and efficient screening. As well as promoting excellence in compliance, GSS’ solution significantly removes friction in the customer experience. The solution will perform state of the art, real time watchlist screening using the most advanced technology solutions for list management, alert generation and disposition.

Backed by an industry consortium of financial service market leaders and equipped with decades of industry experience and advanced technologies, GSS will redefine how compliance can be delivered.

Are you ready to be part of the revolutionary organisation that will solve one of the most critical challenges facing the financial services industry?

Working at GSS

• We are purposeful and impact orientated. Be a part of a visionary company solving one of the most critical challenges facing the financial services industry
• Teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of what we do and how we work
• We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive environment, where everyone is welcome and able to flourish
• We offer a fantastic opportunity to develop and grow your career within a fast-paced start-up business
• Flat non-hierarchical team structures, offering exposure and plenty of opportunities to learn from your peers
• Flexible hybrid working

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

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