Grow and manage the brand and profile development of a leading Olympic sport. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage the development of member and market driven strategies to deliver engagement and growth across all communication channels including digital and traditional platforms
• Create and implement a PR strategy to support the business in line with our strategic plan
• Build brand awareness and a positive reputation through creative marketing and PR campaigns
• Execution of internal and external plans
• Develop timely and exciting content for press materials, eDMs, editorial articles, social media and advertising to drive member and wider community engagement
• Assist and implement media relations across the sport
• Support with social media management and content planning
• Establish quality and productive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor media and the equestrian market place for trends, member activity and any relevant issues
• Represent EA to enhance and strengthen our profile and brand to optimise opportunities for the development and growth of equestrian sport

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Demonstrable experience in a public relations and/or brand management role
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to remain professional under pressure
• Possess strong written and verbal skills and be able to communicate with others effectively and succinctly
• Articulate with a calm and confident manner
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to plan and efficiently manage multiple tasks to completion with a high level of attention to detail
• Media relations experience with the ability to innovate and think creatively
• B2B and B2C communications and tactical marketing experience 
• Proven ability to ensure key messages are conveyed clearly and consistently within style and branding guidelines
• Proven experience in managing complex organisational structures and processes
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, industry bodies, colleagues and the member community to enhance and strengthen EA's profile and reputation
• Capacity to moderate and negotiate to achieve amicable and productive outcomes
• Self-motivated, with the skill to problem solve and use initiative
• Ensure appropriate regard to operational, legal, financial and reputational risk
• Ability to cope with high pressure, tight deadlines and multiple, competing priorities
• A reliable team player with a hands-on, can-do ethos
• Willingness to work flexible hours and/or on a weekend, as required