Director of Marketing Communications & Brand

After a long period of sustained growth, we are looking to significantly invest in our Marketing and Sales function which has led to the creation of a new role for a Director of Marketing Communications and Brand.

This will be a key and transformative role, supporting the firm's strategic objectives by developing a cohesive communications strategy using a range of existing and new channels.

Osborne Clarke

Osborne Clarke is a future-focused international legal practice with a global turnover of over €442m and more than 1,600 talented lawyers in 26 offices around the world*. We have an incredible client base ranging from FTSE 100 companies to disruptive start-ups, spanning some of the most cutting edge sectors of business.

We achieve our continued success through a deeper understanding of our people and clients, a collective vision, and a focus on maximising the opportunities of change.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute a cohesive, market leading, and differentiating brand and communications strategy that supports the firm's reputation and strategic objectives
• Oversee the execution of this strategy for both internal and external communications through range of existing (and new) channels, harnessing talent to deliver innovative projects on time and within budget
• Ensure a holistic and integrated approach to communications that maximises the impact of efforts across all areas of the firm including employer brand/recruitment/internal engagement
• Ensure the firm has an impactful, market leading brand experience and corporate identity to ensure it remains distinctive in the market and translates well across digital media and other platforms
• Be responsible for the firm's social media policy and ensure that content is innovative, differentiating, analytical and makes full and appropriate use of all channels; contributing to the overarching firm-wide communication objectives. Develop a governance structure to ensure content is appropriate and protects or promotes the firm brand and reputation
• Oversee website development so it effectively represents OC's firm strategy, brand values, and maximises user experience/engagement
• Own and deliver on priority projects ensuring the impact and success of the communications aspects are measured and reflected on for value of the investment of time/budget/resource
• Lead on embedding complete alignment with the Director of Business Development to lead a combined Sales and Marketing team that delivers on one overarching strategy
• Be a key advisor to senior management on internal communication to enhance engagement with firm strategy and future vision
• Maintain strong relationships with relevant key opinion formers within legal sector
• Act within the firm crisis communications team and advise strategically on internal and external responses to ensure all communications are well-managed and protect the firm's brand and reputation
• Motivate and inspire the brand and communications team to deliver the strategy and services in way that generates a reputation for it being a respected and high performing team sought out for advice

What we're looking for

• Proven track record of implementing a cohesive communications strategy in a senior communications role ideally in a legal/professional services environment
• Significant people management experience - ability to lead/direct and motivate a variety of professionals in the delivery of various corporate communication projects
• Significant project management experience with a proven track record of delivering effective change
• Experience of advising and influencing at board level
• Significant strategic media relations and internal comms experience
• Experience and knowledge of events and campaigns
• Ability to analyse complex business challenges and formulate communications solutions
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to motivate and interact with people at all levels
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Salary and benefits

We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits. We value the health and wellbeing of our people and our wide range of initiatives and benefits support this.

Our recruitment process

We welcome direct applications for our opportunities - if you would like any further information about this role or the firm, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact, in complete confidence, Dan Jones (Recruitment Advisor) on dan.jones@osborneclarke.com.

Please note that although we include closing dates for our roles as a guide, we review and progress applications on a rolling basis. At Osborne Clarke we do not make any recruitment decisions using automated decision-making.

We are committed to providing an environment where you can perform to the best of your abilities at every stage of your recruitment experience and beyond. If you require any adjustments to be made during the application stage, interview process, or when working with us, please let us know in confidence.

About Us

Osborne Clarke is an international legal practice with over 330 Partners and more than 1,260 talented lawyers in 26 locations*. Our sector-based approach enables us to help our clients tackle the issues they are facing today, and prepare for the ones that they will face tomorrow. Advising them both comprehensively and commercially. We love working closely with our clients on new deals, products and solutions which will transform their businesses, markets and even sectors. And our unique approachable culture is not an added extra, it's fundamental to our success.

At Osborne Clarke we value difference and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want everyone to feel that OC is a place where you can be yourself and belong, and our range of interest groups and diversity networks - not to mention our great teams - are a part of making that a reality.

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