Media Relations Manager, CMB

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential - whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Media Relations Manager, CMB.

The role of HSBC’s Communications Businesses and Markets team is to protect and strengthen the bank’s reputation through communications strategies that help advance our customers’ goals and our own.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

In this role you will:

•              Be responsible for driving business growth through brand attraction that gains the attention of customers and colleagues.

•              Manage external communications and the handling reputational media issues.

•              Work collaboratively to provide guidance to communications teams on the local execution of the UK media relations strategy.

•              Develop and deploy effective positioning for proactive media campaigns and strategic announcements.

•              Provide insight, analysis and counsel to senior managers and the Head of Media Relations, HSBC UK & Head of Communications UK CMB.

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

•              Excellent Stakeholder management skills with an ability represent HSBC with key national and regional media at senior levels.

•              Strong leadership skills and experience of managing complex communications teams.

•              Ability to communicate and present information whilst understanding board level requirements.

•              Broad knowledge of communication trends and best practice.

•              Ability to problem solve under pressure.

This role is based in Birmingham, Hybrid.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best.

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk:

Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com

Telephone: +44 207 832 8500