Senior PR and Communications Manager (12 month fixed-term contract)

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing all PR activity in already established European markets, Ireland and Spain.
• Leading and implementing our go-to-market PR strategy for Monzo in all new markets across EU. This includes establishing resources, building a launch plan and running the day-to-day.
• Finding creative ways to get Monzo regularly into consumer press through big campaigns and smaller reactive, locally relevant news jumps.
• Balance global campaigns with localised stories to ensure consistency and locally relevant content.
• Managing spokespeople and acting as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on external communications, media training, engagement, and storytelling.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with product, commercial, and operations teams to uncover and amplify compelling PR opportunities.
• Managing current international agencies and team members whilst also resourcing and setting us up for success in new EU markets.
• Building strong relationships with key media and journalists, while managing incoming press enquiries.
• Using data and insights to inform and adapt strategy for our international expansion efforts.
• Establishing new processes and ways of working in new markets.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading both tailored and scalable PR strategies for multiple international markets.
• Experience launching brands with little brand awareness in new markets across Europe.
• A track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
• Strong experience working with and managing external agencies across multiple markets.
• Ability to understand local media, audience nuances and adapt strategy based on this.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Ability to demonstrate creativity and impact in delivering standout PR campaigns.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• A genuine passion for Monzo’s mission and an excitement to help bring it to more customers around the world!

Benefits

• This role can be based in our London or Cardiff office, or distributed working within the UK (with meetings in London and potential international travel).
• We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, and at times that suit you and your team.
• Substantial learning budget each year for executive development, conferences, and industry engagements.
• We will set you up to work from home; all employees are given Macbooks and for fully remote workers we will provide comprehensive support for your work-from-home setup.
• Plus lots more! Read our full list of benefits.