We’re looking for a Senior Manager, PR & Media Relations, to join the Brand Communications team, reporting to General Manager, Brand Communications.
Whistle stop – Overview
You will play a lead role in the development and delivery of PR strategies and campaigns that both enhance and protect the reputation of the Toyota, Lexus and Kinto brands.
You will act as a trusted advisor and media relations expert to senior management from all parts of the business, as well as working closely with the senior brand communications team to build PR narrative and campaigns that support the overall vision and company strategy.
This is a really crucial role in the Marketing Communications function, so you’ll not only work closely with your line manager, but the department Director and the Marketing Communications Team as a whole to deliver your exciting objectives.
About TGB – In a nutshell
You may already follow Toyota and Lexus (or TGB as we affectionately call ourselves) on social media or in the news and have heard about the great things that Toyota, Lexus & Kinto continue to achieve globally, well, what we do here at TGB helps achieve those great things! Here at out ECO HQ in Surrey, we support our Centre Network as the Sales and Marketing functions for both Toyota and Lexus in the UK. We are a diverse team with a common goal: To do business the way that customers love.
There’s loads of really great stuff in our mag.
What you’ll get at TGB - Great people deserve great things
Enabling you to be the best you can be is top on the list at TGB, so it’s more than just an externally benchmarked salary and bonus that puts smiles on the faces of people that work here:
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Deferred Credit Scheme (Car Scheme)
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Wellness Benefits portal to help you make flexible choices that are right for you and your family
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Access to attractive car schemes for you (& your family) for Toyota & Lexus cars
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Eco HQ, free parking & restaurant offering a fantastic working environment
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Generous annual leave which increases with service and holiday trading option.
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Flexible working initiatives*
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2 volunteering days per year and various Corporate & Social Responsibility initiatives.
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Dental insurance and healthcare cash back to compliment Private Medical Healthcare, Employee Assistance Program & eye tests
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Preferential rates for insurance policies including critical illness
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Exclusive discounts & discount website
- Onsite gym, Sports and Social Club, cycle to work scheme & flu jabs to keep you healthy
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Regular 121s with your manager, a personal development plan reviewed quarterly with a range of training & support (as per the TGB Management Deal)
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Annual events and random acts of kindness throughout the year (e.g, summer party, Green month BBQ)
- We don’t take a cookie cutter approach to working flexibly because this means different things to different people. It’s best to talk to us about the flexibility you’d like at the interview and although we can’t promise that we’ll be able to give you exactly what you want, we will definitely promise not to judge you for asking. We love it that lots of our people work flexibly!
You want in? (see attached job profile for more information)
To be considered for this role, the skills you’ll need to have include:
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Extensive experience of media relations and corporate communications
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A highly commercial and influential external communications specialist
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Experience in issue and crisis management
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Experience of government affairs and lobbying
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A deep understanding of PR and media relations strategies
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Awareness and understanding of social media and social influencer strategies
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Experience of public affairs and stakeholder management
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Proven ability to build strong and effective relationships with journalists and other key external influencers
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Experience of working in large, complex organisations with a wide range of stakeholders
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Experience of PR measurement and brand reputation tracking
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Impeccable verbal and written communications skills
- Strong collaborative approach
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Team player and strong team management sills
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Ability to coach, manage and develop other members of the PR team
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Ability to deal with change and large-scale transformation
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Passion for the brand and ability to share the vision
- Curiosity and drive to meet objectives
- Passion for communications, strategic thinking, innovation & creativity
- Self-motivated, with a mindset towards continuous learning
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Leading and managing cross department teams to deliver change
- Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively at all levels across the organisation
We know we won’t have been able to cover everything in this advert. Have a look at the job description for some extra detail and if you get through to the face to face interview stage of our process, then we’ll put aside some time to explain the role in more detail and you can ask any questions that you have.
Toyota loves diversity –
To innovate, we need diversity of thought so a diverse and inclusive workplace is hugely important to us. We won’t discriminate against any protected characteristics, will judge applications on merit and won’t make any assumptions. We’re signed up & committed to the disability confident scheme.
If you ended up reading this far and what we’ve said has sparked your interest, that’s great! You’ll find more info in the Job Profile below. If you’d like to be considered for the role – You can apply directly through our careers site.
We use LaunchPad one-way video interviewing as part of our recruitment process. We’ll provide you with some more information around this as you progress through the stages.