Head of Corporate Communications

Do you have Corporate communications experience?

Are you looking to progress and develop your communications experience?

Are you looking for a strategic and hands on communications role where you can implement new processes?

Reed Marketing & Creative are partnered with a successfully growing B2C business, who are looking for an Head of Corporate Communications to join their team.

Key Responsibilities:

Stakeholder Communication

Engage with customers, partners, investors, government bodies, and the public.
Address inquiries, provide updates, and maintain transparency.

Reputation Management

Monitor media coverage and social channels for misinformation or sentiment shifts.
Implement proactive and reactive strategies to protect brand integrity.
Collaborate with Investor Relations and Legal teams for compliance and alignment.

Crisis Preparedness & Planning

Develop and maintain a robust crisis communication plan.
Create pre-approved messaging templates for potential scenarios.
Conduct risk assessments and train leadership on media protocols.
Act as the central communication point during crises, delivering timely and accurate statements.
Manage media inquiries and ensure internal alignment.
Conduct post-crisis reviews and implement improvements

What the Successful Candidate Will Have:

Strategic Communication Expertise - Proven ability to develop and execute communication strategies for diverse stakeholders, including customers, partners, investors, and government bodies.
Crisis Management Skills - Experience creating and implementing crisis communication plans, managing media inquiries, and delivering timely, accurate messaging under pressure.
Media & Reputation Management - Skilled in monitoring media coverage, detecting misinformation, and deploying damage control strategies.
Cross-Functional Collaboration - Ability to work closely with Investor Relations, Legal, HR, and leadership teams to ensure compliance and alignment.
Industry Knowledge - Strong background in the automotive sector or OME.
Digital & Social Media Savvy - Deep understanding of social media dynamics, influencer engagement, and online reputation management.
Technical Proficiency - Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).In return you will receive a very competitive salary + depending on experience + excellent benefits. Please note this position is fully office based

If you are keen to know more about this fantastic opportunity as an Head of Corporate Communications position, please click on the link to apply! Alternatively, you can get in touch with Bianca Halliburton at Reed Marketing & Creative in Reading