6 month FTC       |      £65-68k      |      London

We’re delighted to be partnering with a global company in the retail space to source them a Senior Communications Manager on an initial 6-month contract, with a view to go permanent. Working closely with the Head of Communications on an integrated communications approach, you’ll be key to driving the overall strategy of the department, leading and delivering global internal and external campaigns, building media engagement and supporting on events. You’ll also line manage and develop a small, yet fantastic team.

The Senior Communications Manager will be responsible for:

• Working with the Executive team on key leadership and performance initiatives, developing clear plans, messaging and touchpoints.
• Working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders, advising on communications approach, core messaging and CEO Office projects.
• Working on a regular drumbeat of events and key moments to share and explore company direction and strategy, with a strong storytelling perspective.
• Leading innovative campaigns and events that highlight and celebrate the business, consumers, customers and partners in the most engaging and creative way
• Developing a compelling narrative around the business’ world-class innovation and product development
• Managing and developing a high-performing communications team

Key experience required:

• Extensive experience working in communications, preferably in a global, matrixed
• A strategic thinker who is also happy to regularly ‘get stuck in and do the doing’.
• Experience working with journalists and media.
• Excellent written skills and sound sense of judgement.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with confidence, managing many different stakeholders and competing priorities to maximum effect.
• Experience working closely with Executive and senior leaders.
• Experience and understanding of managing various communications channels and systems, including analytics.

This role has a January start with interviews taking place w/c 9 and 16 December.

It has a hybrid working model with 3 days p/w in the central London office.

If you’d like to find out more or apply, email [email protected]