Our client are seeking an experienced M&A Communications Manager

This role will provide expert communications counsel and execution support to ensure effective communication to all internal and external stakeholders, driving engagement, clarity, and positive sentiment throughout the M&A process.

Role

• With the support from the Integration Team and Head of Marketing, develop and execute an integrated communications strategy to support the M&A process across multiple stakeholders, including employees, clients, investors, media, and regulatory bodies.
• Work closely with senior leadership to align messaging and ensure consistency across all communications.
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• Create clear and transparent communication plans for employees, addressing key aspects of the acquisition, integration timelines, and any anticipated changes.
• Lead the development and execution of internal messaging including employee town halls, intranet updates, FAQs and regular newsletters.
• Establish feedback mechanisms (surveys, focus groups) to gauge employee sentiment and provide actionable insights to leadership and report findings and action plans to respond to feedback.
• Guided by the Head of Marketing, support the drafting and managing of the release of external communications, including press releases, public statements, and investor relations materials.
• Support the development of Q&A documents for external stakeholders to address potential questions and concerns.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in managing communications during M&A, corporate restructuring, or large-scale change management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and compelling messages for diverse audiences.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple locations and time zones.
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior leadership and to advise on strategic communication initiatives.
• Confident user of Microsoft 365 tools, in particular SharePoint.
• Proficient in using data visualisation tools.

For more information, please contact Jamie on 707812 or email your CV to jobs@excel-recruitment.com