Responsibilities

• The Manager, Global Brand Communications plays a pivotal role in developing and executing Belmond's worldwide communication strategy across the brand and its portfolio of hotels, trains, safaris and cruises.
• The position brings Belmond's core purpose to life - 'perpetuating the legendary art of travel' - by enhancing brand awareness, maintaining brand reputation, and ensuring consistent, compelling messaging across all global properties and campaigns, further consolidating the brand narrative of Slow Luxury.
• Working closely with divisional and property-level communication teams and global Brand & Marketing channels, the Manager strengthens property positioning through evocative storytelling and aligns all communication efforts with global business objectives.
• Own the insights and reporting function and translate global media performance into strategic direction for the team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Global Brand Communications, this role owns the interpretive layer of our communications measurement.
• Stay informed about cultural trends and competitor activities within the luxury travel sector to help inform communication strategies.
• Act as an ambassador for the Belmond brand, ensuring consistent brand voice, messaging, and visual identity across all global and regional implementations.
• Support the enhancement and transformation of the Media Hub in line with the new Belmond.com
• Press Tools: Provide support for the development of PR messaging and all related copywriting. Support the creation and dissemination of engaging press materials and content across various platforms, ensuring it resonates with our target audience and elevates Belmond's position in the luxury travel market.
• Agencies and Media: Support the Senior Manager in the management of global PR agencies. This includes arranging weekly/biweekly calls, ensuring activities align with internal KPIs, creating and sharing briefings on upcoming campaigns, and maintaining reporting standards. Support the work of agencies and ensure the successful execution of the global strategy and plan, in collaboration with the Senior Manager. Contribute to the agency performance annual review, in collaboration with your Brand Communications colleagues. Support with the onboarding of new agencies, providing key information on resourcing and processes
• Build and maintain good relationships with key travel/lifestyle media across the full ecosystem (print, online, social media, newsletters). Respond in a timely fashion to media enquiries and requests.

Requirements

• Proven experience (4+ years) in a similar communications role within luxury travel, hospitality, fashion, lifestyle, or a creative agency.
• Strong knowledge of the luxury travel and lifestyle sector, with a keen eye for relevant trends, stories and personalities, and a strong interest in the evolving media landscape.
• A proven media-relations track record across print, digital, broadcast, newsletters and social media, with experience running press campaigns and editorial storytelling.
• Experience contributing to and executing global communication calendars.
• Fluency in PR reporting and measurement, with the analytical ability to translate media data into strategic insight.
• A natural storyteller and communicator, able to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively and foster collaboration across diverse teams.
• Highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient across standard office and presentation software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and media databases, with sound budget-management and reporting skills.
• A deep appreciation for luxury, travel, and the Belmond brand ethos.
• Ability to travel internationally as required.

Benefits

• What We Offer
• At Belmond, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests.
• We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With a commitment to your ongoing development, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry. Join us and be part of creating unforgettable moments for our guests, communities and each other.
• This is your moment. Apply today!