Senior Communications Manager

Responsibilities

• Communications Strategy: Develop and execute multi-channel internal and external communication strategies that enhance brand perception and maintain stakeholder alignment.
• Media & Public Relations (PR): Lead proactive PR campaigns, cultivate media relationships, manage press release distribution, and handle incoming press inquiries.
• Internal Communications: Design engaging internal communications frameworks, town hall narratives, leadership updates, and change management strategies to align regional teams.
• Crisis Management: Formulate crisis communications protocols, serving as a primary advisor to senior leadership during reputational or operational incidents.
• Executive Thought Leadership: Draft compelling keynotes, LinkedIn commentary, executive memos, and media messaging for C-suite leaders.
• Impact & Measurement: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure engagement metrics, media sentiment, and communications effectiveness.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in corporate communications, PR, or integrated marketing within a enterprise, corporate, or agency setting.
• Strategic Vision: Proven track record of planning and executing end-to-end PR, crisis, and internal communications campaigns.
• Writing Excellence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a portfolio showcasing executive messaging, press releases, and corporate content.
• Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated ability to influence, counsel, and partner with executive board members and cross-functional department heads.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related discipline preferred.
• Location: Must be able to reliably commute to our Reading office (RG1 postcode area) for scheduled in-office collaboration days.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Flexible hybrid working model (2–3 days in office / home working)
• 25 days annual leave + public holidays + option to buy/sell leave
• Enhanced employer pension contribution scheme
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Continuous professional development allowance and industry membership funding (e.g., CIPR / CIM)
• On-site parking and cycle-to-work scheme
• Company pension
• Free parking