Senior Public Affairs & Communications Lead

Wimbledon; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious tennis organization in Wimbledon is looking for a Senior Corporate Affairs Manager to drive its communications strategy and enhance stakeholder engagement. This role requires expertise in media relations, crisis management, and political engagement. Responsibilities include managing government communications, producing media content, and providing communications advice to senior leadership. Ideal candidates will have experience in communications, preferably in the sports sector, and exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experienced communications professional ideally from agency, government or rights-holder.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong understanding of proactive/reactive communications.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of communications strategy and engagement plan.
• Manage relationships with government and political audiences.
• Produce compelling copy for media releases and statements.
• Act as a spokesperson for the organisation as needed.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis management

Political engagement

Advanced communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

A prestigious tennis organization in Wimbledon is looking for a Senior Corporate Affairs Manager to drive its communications strategy and enhance stakeholder engagement. This role requires expertise in media relations, crisis management, and political engagement. Responsibilities include managing government communications, producing media content, and providing communications advice to senior leadership. Ideal candidates will have experience in communications, preferably in the sports sector, and exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills.