Senior Communications Manager

Lead and deliver the London Branch communications agenda in close coordination with the Communications Team in Paris, acting as a trusted adviser to local senior management and business lines. The role supports business growth, employee engagement and the Natixis brand by delivering clear, consistent and compliant internal and external communications, events and stakeholder engagement, while protecting the firm’s reputation.

Manage selected external and internal events for the platform including corporate events, client events, conferences, roadshows, town hall meetings, etc.

Handle all operational aspects of relevant events, working with other communications representatives as needed.

Originate event proposals to meet specific business or corporate objectives.

Manage statutory processes for events (Nat1 reporting) and conduct post-event reporting.

Agree objectives, audiences, key messages, delivery plans and success measures for each event, ensuring alignment with business priorities, brand standards, accessibility requirements and applicable approval processes.

Drive the organic growth of the CSR culture at London Branch and support the Charity and Sports & Social Committee.

Support the London network resources – All Equals, WiNN-UK, Early Careers and multi-cultural networks

Organize staff activities and handle operational aspects as appropriate.

Develop communications that strengthen employee engagement and an inclusive workplace culture, working with relevant employee networks and governance forums.

Systematically produce real-time content on events including write-ups, quotations, photographs, videos, etc.

Arrange video recording of events as needed.

Contribute to the creation and delivery of content through internal channels, including the intranet, the internal social network, digital totems, posters, emails, etc.

Own the London editorial calendar and provide drafting and quality assurance for executive communications, leadership messages, speeches, presentations, announcements and business updates.

Coordinate external communications and media activity with CIB Communications and approved agencies, including press materials, speaking opportunities, awards and reputation-sensitive enquiries.

Support crisis, incident and change communications, preparing timely stakeholder messaging and coordinating approvals with senior management, Compliance, Legal, HR and other relevant functions.

Maintain communications plans, stakeholder maps and performance dashboards; monitor engagement, reach and feedback, and use insights to improve future activity.

Help manage the Communications budget for selected business lines, including the Charity & Sports Committee, All Equals Network, Multicultural Network, early careers network and WiNN-UK.

Manage purchase orders, invoices, supplier relationships and expenditure tracking for assigned activities, ensuring value for money and compliance with procurement and third-party risk requirements.

Maintain a database of conferences and other events that Natixis may consider sponsoring, as well as awards that Natixis may consider submitting for, in coordination with head office and external media agencies.

Maintain a shared database of all venues, vendors and other external parties that the team works with.

Maintain accurate communications records, distribution lists, consent and image-release documentation, and shared assets in accordance with data-protection, information-security and records-management requirements.

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