External Relations Manager

Job title: External Relations Manager

Company: AICPA & CIMA


Job description: About the Role:You’ll help grow our profile in the UK and Ireland, developing the image and reputation of the organisation. Includes media relations, corporate communications, reputation management, and crisis communication activities. You will report to the the Senior Manager External Relations. This role is hybrid, we meet in the office at least once a week.You Will:Deliver public relations activities to enhance organisational reputation and to support value propositions, including developing external relations platforms to deliver important messages.Develop relationships with media, journalists and influencers , manage inquiries. press attendance and coverage of high-profile Association events.Deliver assigned corporate, executive and leadership communications activities, including working with spokespeople, experts and volunteer leaders to represent organisational positioning, important messages and advocate on main issues, provide counsel and prepare for speaking engagements.Monitor business, finance and accounting issues with reputational impact on the profession and Association.Develop and deliver corporate communications collateral and assets.Write and deliver content for media, social media, communications channels and partners, including press releases, by-line articles, blogs, social posts, our Press Centre, and website pages.Manage and utilise communications and media resources, including guidelines, media databases and reporting tools.You Have:

• Experience in public relations and communications, or journalism in a corporate or agency environment
• Experience working with media through a variety of channels, and a background in crisis communication and reputation management
• Experience working on communications programmes
• You’ll have business partnered, and created relationships with colleagues and important partners.

How We Support You:We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. You’ll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from.We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace, including healthcare, pension plan, annual leave, parental leave, an employee assistance program. We care about our employees’ welfare and focus our benefits package on the benefits which support your wellbeing. We also recognise that everyone has different priorities, so in addition to our core benefits to support your health we offer flexible options for you to choose benefits that are right for you, your family and your lifestyle.We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued developmentAbout Us:At The Association, a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We are future-focused, empowering the world’s most accomplished accountants to stay relevant, meet today’s demands, and prepare for tomorrow’s challenges through quality education, resources, and training.Learn more about The Association on and our .#LI-Remote #GreatPlacetoWorkWe are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.#LI-HybridAdditional InformationEqual Employment OpportunityThe Association of International Certified Professional Accountants is dedicated to fostering a diverse environment and is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.AssistanceIf you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please send an email to

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Location: London

Job date: Fri, 07 Mar 2025 06:47:48 GMT

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