Communications Manager - 6 month contract at Bowmans (Law Firm)

Job description

Responsible for managing the development and delivery of an integrated communications framework across all internal, external and digital communications activities in support of the strategic objectives of the firm.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree in Journalism and/or Communications or related field essential
• 8-10 years’ experience in a similar role, within a, professional services or legal firm
• Ability to communicate at executive level

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Understand the strengths, gaps and opportunities in the firm’s approach to communications and devising action plans to effect necessary improvements.
• Develop a comprehensive communication strategy which informs the greater Marketing and Communications strategy.
• Take overall responsibility for the management and implementation of external communications initiatives in line with the Communications policy. This includes:

• Client publications:
• Public relations:
• Awards and directory profiles
• Steer the firm’s internal communication initiatives to ensure a systematic approach
• Provide input on the annual communications budget.
• Drive the conceptualisation, development and delivery of special communications-related projects in support of the firm’s strategic priorities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external vendors to ensure service delivery of a high quality.
• Manage project team’s performance to ensure delivery.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Interactive Communication
• Partnering
• Relationship Building
• Self-Confidence
• Strategic Thinking
• Writing Skills

*If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful .

Bowman Gilfillan is committed to achieving the objectives set in its transformation charter, and the targets in its employment equity plan. All recruitment decisions will be taken with due consideration being given to these objectives.