January 08, 2007

PR Manager

£35,000 - London, UK

CW3151TW

Global academic publishing company with offices in London, Los Angeles, Singapore and New Delhi. As part of the company’s rapid growth it is recognised that there is a need for a strong PR professional to manage the corporate communications. Based in London, this role will be focused on the Company’s EMEA markets whilst ensuring the corporate and global branding, and positioning is managed within the UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivery of the London PR strategy and campaigns with all key audiences. This role will also actively contribute to the on-going development of the communications strategy for the Group. The successful candidate will need a proven track record in corporate communications and PR either gained in house or within a PR agency. Experience of working in the publishing sector and/or higher education sector is desirable and exposure to academic environments would be a beneficial.

To apply for this role or other opportunities with VMA Group, please email your CV in complete confidence quoting the above reference number to mail@vmagroup.co.uk.

VMA Group is one of the UK's leading Executive Search and Selection companies specialising in internal and corporate communications.

January 02, 2007

Internal Communications Manager, National Research Body

£41,000 - £45,000 (incl. London Allowance) - London, UK

Internal Communications / Public Sector

TC3149TW

In order to develop their internal communications strategy, a role has been newly created within this nationally recognised research organisation.

Reporting into the head of corporate communication, the post holder will be expected to make a significant contribution towards the development of an internal communications plan. They will ensure that best practice and message consistency are relayed through a developed network of contacts and champions amongst a diverse range of stakeholders including regional offices and other cross-organisational bodies.

The post represents a great opportunity for a competent, experienced communications professional to create and progress communication policies, channels, tools and processes. In addition to this, the internal communications manager will be expected to set strategy for the corporate website, maintain content and promote it's use internally.

The post holder will have had previous stakeholder communications experience preferably in an academic environment, as well as proven strategy development and delivery. Interest in and knowledge of biomedical research is a must, and some HR/change communications experience would be desirable but is not essential.

To apply for this role or other opportunities with VMA Group, please email your CV in complete confidence quoting the above reference number to tcrawford@vmagroup.co.uk.

VMA Group is one of the UK's leading Executive Search and Selection companies specialising in internal and corporate communications.

December 19, 2006

Senior PR Executive

£36,000 - £42,000 - London, UK

CW3139TW

Leading International Law Firm seeks a Senior PR Executive to plan, manage and implement the public relations activity in line with the firmwide business plan. You will need the ability to win and maintain the confidence of partners and other key internal stakeholders and be viewed as a provider of high level PR advice. You will need a proven track record of working on successful PR strategies preferably within a legal, professional services or corporate environment.

To apply for this role or other opportunites with VMA Group, please email your CV (including current package details) in complete confidence quoting reference number CW3139TW to mail@vmagroup.co.uk or visit our website at www.vmagroup.co.uk

Corporate Communications Associate, Central Eastern Europe

£30-35k, Central Eastern Europe

Ref: CW3142TW

Leading Global Online Search Engine looking for a Corporate Communications Associate

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Media monitoring and managing the Company’s database of announcements
  • Weekly reports on the CEE market
  • Helping to manage the day to day relationship with the media across the region
  • Work alongside country heads and country marketing managers to ensure local needs are balanced alongside corporate goals
  • Proactive and reactive media relations – both B2B and B2C
  • Working with the EMEA Corporate Communications team to create and implement imaginative, consumer focused PR campaigns to launch and promote the Company’s products
  • Building long term relationships with key stakeholders (analysts, government and industry bodies) and the media (national, regional, trade and business press)

To apply for this role or other opportunites with VMA Group, please email your CV (including current package details) in complete confidence quoting reference number CW3142TW to mail@vmagroup.co.uk or visit our website at www.vmagroup.co.uk

December 18, 2006

Internal Communications Manager, Financial Services – VMA Group

£35000 - £40000 + Benefits, Canary Wharf, London, UK

DC3123TW

Job description:

This large financial organization is looking for an internal communications manager to support the business, delivering a series of internal communications programmes and campaigns providing relevant, timely and accurate company and departmental information to employees across the designated function.

You will be responsible for providing communications planning for some critical change initiatives affecting staff across the UK, as well as working on a tactical basis.

With experience of working at both a strategic and tactical level withing an internal communications team, you will be an accomplished writer, and have experience of working on specific change communications projects.

To apply for this role or other opportunities with VMA Group, please email your CV in complete confidence quoting the above reference number to dchasemore@vmagroup.co.uk.

VMA Group is one of the UK's leading Executive Search and Selection companies specialising in internal and corporate communications.

We are currently working on several internal communications assignments, both senior and junior levels - for further information as to how we can help you to find the ideal candidate or if you wish to discuss wider career opportunities please contact David Broome or Dan Chasemore on 020 7436 4243 or visit our website at www.vmagroup.co.uk

December 05, 2006

Head of Internal Communications

London, UK, £60 - 80k

Job description:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a large, independent regulatory body to head up their internal communications team.

Liaising with staff across all levels and functions, this very proactive role will see you translate complex business requirements in a changing environment into effective communications delivery plans. The successful candidate will use information channels - which they will have audited and streamlined – in order to deliver sometimes sensitive messages, with finely developed diplomatic skills. They will also be expected to act as coach and advisor to the leadership team.

The role requires experience of work at very senior levels within the organisation and a keen awareness of politically charged situations. Comprehensive project management experience within a change communications programme is essential.

To appy for this role or other opportunities with VMA Group, please email your CV (including current package details) in complete confidence quoting reference number TC3098TW to tcrawford@vmagroup.co.uk or visit our website at www.vmagroup.co.uk

Corporate Communications Assistant

London, UK - £25,000 - £30,000

Leading FTSE 250 company in the software sector seeks a Corporate Communications Assistant to provide support to the Group Communications and Investor Relations team. This role will initially be a support role including event management, stakeholder tracking, distribution of press cuttings, as well as updating the intranet. This is however very much a developmental role for someone who is looking to pursue a career within corporate communications. Previous experience within a PR agency or corporate communications team is essential.

To apply for this role or other opportunities with VMA Group, please email your CV (including current package details) in complete confidence quoting reference number CW3108TW to mail@vmagroup.co.uk or visit our website at www.vmagroup.co.uk.

November 29, 2006

Account Managers/ Directors, Consumer Healthcare

London, UK - £28,000 - £40,000

Leading PR consultancy specialising in life science, health and well being is seeking ethical health, consumer health and consumer PR candidates at Account Manager and Account Director levels. You must have a proven track record of successful PR campaigns in any of the above sectors.

To apply for this role or other opportunities with VMA Group, please email your CV (including current package details) in complete confidence quoting reference number CW3094TW to mail@vmagroup.co.uk or visit our website at www.vmagroup.co.uk

November 27, 2006

UK PR Manager

Global Management Services Company

London, UK - up to £45,000

This large, independent global management services company is looking for a PR Manager to deliver its media relations programme within the UK. The company is only a few years old, with over 3,000 employees and an impressive turnover based, in part, to its entrepreneurial approach to business.

To apply for this role or other opportunities with VMA Group, please email your CV (including current package details) in complete confidence quoting reference number CW3075TW to mail@vmagroup.co.uk or visit our website at www.vmagroup.co.uk

November 21, 2006

PR Manager, Travel

London, UK - £30,000- £35,000

Leading online travel company seeks a PR Manager to join their first class, award winning PR team. The company is extremely entrepreneurial, fast-paced and successful. It is essential you are able to demonstrate a proven track record of executing successful PR campaigns within the travel sector. Either in-house or PR agency experience in the travel sector will be suitable

To apply for this role or other opportunities with VMA Group, please email your CV including current package details) in complete confidence quoting reference number CW3065TW to mail@vmagroup.co.uk or visit our website at www.vmagroup.co.uk