Communications Manager

at  IPAF

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

To be successful the role holder will be:

• the holder of a professional qualification in communications or marketing
• able to demonstrate a proven ability to deliver communication campaigns nationally and globally
• organised in their approach to a busy schedule / working to targets
• able to analyse information and make sound decisions based on it
• able to work effectively on their own initiative
• numerate, literate and demonstrate great attention to detail
• able to adapt their excellent communication skills to a range of audiences
• able to interact effectively with colleagues and members in order to build strong working relationships and engender confidence and trust
• proficient in English and ideally at least one other language
• able to demonstrate good organisational skills and interdisciplinary thinking

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

To be successful the role holder will have:

• appropriate and relevant experience in communications ideally with a membership or not for profit organisation
• an understanding of the difference between national and international campaigns
• the ability and desire to achieve deadlines
• problem solving experience coupled with an ability to work at a tactical level
• the ability to build relationships with journalists in and beyond the industry

THE MAIN DUTIES OF THIS ROLE ARE TO:

• create news stories and press releases for IPAF and manage their translation and distribution.
• be the first contact for any press queries, build relationships with relevant media and maintain an up-to-date contact database.
• lead on the communications planning and delivery for IPAFs safety campaigns in coordination with the Safety and Technical team and monitor their success.
• write and distribute member and non-member communications such as the IPAF e-newsletter.
• develop the content and coordinate the production of IPAFs digital magazines, annual report, global safety report and rental market reports.
• provide communications support to IPAFs global reps as required
• manage IPAFs news monitoring service and evaluate trends and value
• represent IPAF at UK and international events, including conferences, seminars and exhibitions and publicise these before and after the event
• liaise with and provide support to other departmental colleagues in the creation and publishing of guidance documents and marketing material
• provide regular editorial copy for core trade magazines
• ensure all material is produced according to the corporate identity guidelines and brand values
• liaise with all relevant internal and external translation service providers as part of material production
• liaise with other members of the team, specifically the digital marketing team to ensure content is maximised across online and offline media
• be responsible for the quarterly internal communications newsletter and updates
• support IPAFs sustainability and EDI projects

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ATTITUDE

To be successful the role holder will have:

• excellent spoken and written communication skills
• a creative approach to internal and external communicationsgood organisational and planning skills
• drive, motivation and initiative
• the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• professionalism when representing IPAF at events
• the ability to speak confidently and knowledgeably while representing IPAF at events, seminars and exhibitions
• diplomacy, tact and sensitivity when communicating with IPAF stakeholders
• awareness of industry politics and topical issues
• a genuine desire to deliver high quality communications
• the confidence to ‘sell’ their ideas at a senior level
• fastidious attention to detail
• the ability to think clearly under pressure, be confident and decisive in decision making
• a flexible approach to working hours
• the willingness and ability to travel nationally and occasionally internationally
• the ability to be creative, resourceful, imaginative, insightful and knowledgeable
• the willingness to multi task across the business

To be successful the role holder will be:

• the holder of a professional qualification in communications or marketing
• able to demonstrate a proven ability to deliver communication campaigns nationally and globally
• organised in their approach to a busy schedule / working to targets
• able to analyse information and make sound decisions based on it
• able to work effectively on their own initiative
• numerate, literate and demonstrate great attention to detail
• able to adapt their excellent communication skills to a range of audiences
• able to interact effectively with colleagues and members in order to build strong working relationships and engender confidence and trust
• proficient in English and ideally at least one other language
• able to demonstrate good organisational skills and interdisciplinary thinkin

To be successful the role holder will have:

• appropriate and relevant experience in communications ideally with a membership or not for profit organisation
• an understanding of the difference between national and international campaigns
• the ability and desire to achieve deadlines
• problem solving experience coupled with an ability to work at a tactical level
• the ability to build relationships with journalists in and beyond the industr