Head of Communications; maternity cover

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies

We are different. We strive for better. Our people never settle for the status quo and as you push the boundaries of your potential, you not only change your life, you change others’ too.

We are looking for people who share our passion, drive, and energy – what we call Genki. Join us as a Head of Communications in the People & Culture team, and commit your life’s work to impacting where it matters most: human lives.

We are a dynamic global company and our focus is to combine technical leadership in cell culture, microbial fermentation and gene therapies with world class cGMP manufacturing facilities to advance tomorrow’s medicines.

With sites in Billingham & Wilton UK, Hillerod Denmark, North Carolina and Texas USA, the size and breadth of our business will open up huge opportunities for you, whether you want to move to a different role in the UK, relocate, or progress and take on more responsibility.

Our teams are proud to partner with innovative companies reimagining what’s possible in biopharmaceuticals. Every day at Fujifilm Biotechnologies is a day for improvement, each challenge is an opportunity for growth, and every moment is a chance to evolve together.

This role is for Maternity Cover (12 months).

• Design and implement integrated communications strategies that align with business objectives and reflect both local and global priorities.
• Enhance the company’s overall reputation within the UK and globally, fostering organizational trust and motivation.
• Content Development for internal and external channels.
• Oversee creation of compelling content, including press releases, reports, blogs, and internal communications.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with key media outlets.
• Support leadership in establishing a strong voice within the industry at local level but with global impact.
• Partner with regional offices and the global corporate affairs teams to ensure cohesive messaging across all platforms.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• Evidence of continuous professional development in communications, media, or digital channels.

Experience

• Significant senior communications leadership experience (typically 8+ years) in complex, matrixed organisations.
• Proven track record of developing and delivering integrated communications strategies aligned to business goals.
• Hands‑on experience of internal communications at scale (frontline and professional populations) and external media relations.
• Demonstrable crisis/issues management experience, including incident communications and business continuity support.
• Experience advising senior leaders and acting as a strategic communications partner (coach, ghostwriter, spokesperson prep).
• Managing agencies/suppliers and controlling budgets; building and leading high‑performing teams.
• Content leadership across channels: intranet, town halls, email, social, web, print; and executive communications.
• Stakeholder engagement with regulators, industry bodies, local community groups, and public sector partners.

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of the UK media landscape and social/digital ecosystems.
• Familiarity with manufacturing/biotech/pharma or similarly regulated, technical environments.
• Knowledge of reputation risk management, narrative and message architecture, and measurement frameworks.
• Understanding of DEI, employee engagement, and change communications best practice.
• Awareness of information security, data protection (UK GDPR), and compliance considerations in comms.

Skills

• Strategic planning: audience insight, channel mix, content calendar, KPIs, and evaluation.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills; ability to translate complex technical topics into plain English.
• Executive presence and credibility; confident adviser to SLT with sound judgement under pressure.
• Media handling: briefing, Q&A, statements, reactive/proactive outreach; able to act as or prepare spokespeople.
• Digital and analytics literacy: CMS, email platforms, social publishing, monitoring/listening, and dashboarding.
• Project and vendor…