HSBC Group

If you are a UK or CIIOM based employee, please apply using the following link which will take you to our new Recruitment System: https://performancemanager.successfactors.eu/sf/jobreqpvt?jobId=8429&company=hsbcholdin&st=D2E388104CCFB5F34F114C54BC971B83C02AA864

If you’re looking to take an exciting new direction with your HSBC career, an internal move can open the door to many opportunities, allowing you to take on a new challenge, and develop your skills. Bring your knowledge of our brand to a new role and grow yourself further.    

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

The Group Media Relations Manager will support the wider media team to strengthen reputation through delivery of external communications, effective handling of reputational media issues and proactive media engagement. The role will also be responsible for the efficient running of the Group’s media governance policy.

The role holder will work with energy and pace, and collaborate well with colleagues in Group External Communications, as well as Communications, Business & Markets and business stakeholders, providing guidance on both external communications and media governance.

A move across the business allows you to continue to access tailored professional development opportunities, and our fantastic benefits packages.

In this role you will:

•  Actively engage with functional and business peers to build and safeguard the reputation of HSBC, including in-depth understanding and risk escalation that could impact reputation and performance.
•  Keep up-to-date with the external news agenda to ensure Corporate Media Relations responds rapidly and appropriately to relevant issues. Ensuring the efficient running of HSBC’s media governance policy.
•  Support on the development and execution of communications and messaging for key financial calendar events including quarterly results and AGM.
•  Develop thorough knowledge of key media titles and industry influencers to help HSBC target media appropriately and drive understanding of the Group’s purpose and strategy.
•  Build and maintain working relationships with influential media stakeholders.

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

•  Media Relations experience is highly desirable and strongly preferred for this role.
•  Ideally have knowledge of and/or relations with key business journalists.
•  Basic knowledge of social media channels and uses.
•  Ability to work collaboratively with numerous colleagues and build strong relationships with senior management.
•  Ability to develop effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

This role is based in London, Hybrid.

If you are an HSBC Contractor and wish to apply to this role, click here.

To support you with putting your best foot forward for our internal opportunities, you are invited to take advantage of our CV and Interview workshops, hosted  by our Talent Acquisition team. To find out more and register to attend please copy and paste this link into your browser - https://performancemanager.successfactors.eu/sf/learning?destUrl=https%3a%2f%2fhsbcbank%2eplateau%2ecom%2flearning%2fuser%2fdeeplink%5fredirect%2ejsp%3flinkId%3dITEM%5fDETAILS%26componentID%3dLDXX1066V%2d000%2dENGBR%26componentTypeID%3dVILT%26revisionDate%3d1692279360000%26targetStudentSysGUID%3d%26actingAs%3d%26fromSF%3dY&company=hsbcholdin

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. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

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.

You can find out more about the recruitment journey and what to expect by viewing our Recruitment Process FAQs in HR Direct and by clicking here (only available via internal access).