Senior media and campaigns manager

Are you an experienced Campaigns Manager looking for a fresh opportunity that you can hit the ground running with straight away? Are you based in or around Westminster? We have a Senior Media and Campaigns Manager available within DS Smith #39;s Head Office. DS Smith is an international packaging company with a focus on the sustainability of their products. This role is a new position, bridging a gap within the Communications team and continuing with their success. Role: Senior Media and Campaigns Manager Location: Hybrid working, office base: DS Smith, 1 Paddington Square, London W2 1DL X3 days office based and X2 days remote working Salary: (inside IR35) GBP70,000-GBP75,000 (dependent upon experience) Contract length: 6 months initially with the view to offer permanent position Shift Patterns: Mon-Fri, full time, standard office hours Start: Immediately/ASAP Responsibilities: Helping to create a one DS Smith company culture Reporting to the global head of communications and communications director for paper Executing high impact communication campaigns supporting the company vision Searching out relevant stories to build the reputation of the organisation Liaising with tier 1 media in order to successfully execute the above bullet point Handling media queries and escalating where appropriate Overseeing proactive and reactive press office needs Providing senior counsel on media handling Securing media briefings for DS Smith executives Preparing briefing material, press releases and reactive statements Essential requirements: Degree level with subject equivalent to Marketing or Communications Previous experience within media and campaigns Excellent understanding of print, broadcast and interactive communications Ability to relay complex messages into digestible content Experience and comfortableness working at implementation level Up to date knowledge of current trends in communications Strong verbal and written communication skills IT literacy especially with MS Office Approachable and culturally aware Highly motivated and results driven Benefits: Advice and editing on your current CV Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role Paid holiday Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts Chance to receive GBP300* for referring a friend Opportunity for progression into permanent roles Competitive rates of pay Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements. All applicants are subject to vetting checks including, but not limited to: Right to work check, DBS check and reference check. Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy