Manager Communications Europe North

Manager Communications Europe North

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

We’re dedicated to producing, innovating, and servicing the best tires in the world. For over 125 years, Goodyear has led the way in developing smart solutions that shape the future of mobility. Today, we’re one global team united by bold thinking, relentless drive, and a passion to exceed expectations. If you’re ready to embrace change and make an impact in your career, let’s go.

This role plays a vital part in shaping how our company connects, communicates, and builds trust across Europe North. By bringing clarity to our strategy, amplifying our brand, and protecting our reputation, this position helps ensure our associates feel informed and engaged, our external stakeholders feel confident in our direction, and our business priorities are clearly understood.

As a strategic communications partner, this role strengthens alignment across internal, corporate, brand, and crisis communications, supporting sustainable growth, organizational transformation, and long‑term reputation.

• Develop and deliver the Europe North internal communications strategy aligned with EMEA priorities and local business goals.
• Ensure associates are informed and engaged through clear updates on company performance, strategy, and transformation initiatives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Product Business Unit and functional leaders, providing guidance on messaging, planning, and execution.
• Continuously improve internal channels and measure communication effectiveness.

• Lead an integrated corporate communications program to strengthen reputation and positioning across Europe North.
• Serve as company spokesperson, managing media relations proactively and responding effectively to inquiries.
• Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders, including media, influencers, community representatives, and local authorities.
• Lead crisis preparedness and communications, including issues related to manufacturing operations, labor negotiations, and community engagement, in alignment with the EMEA framework.

• Deliver integrated brand communications aligned with EMEA Consumer and Commercial strategies.
• Partner with Marketing and Sales to support product launches, campaigns, and key customer initiatives, ensuring consistent messaging across earned and digital channels and measuring impact.

• Ensure alignment with EMEA messaging, governance, and planning processes.
• Manage the communications budget, agency partnerships, and resource prioritization across internal, corporate, brand, and crisis activities.

• Significant experience (minimum 7 years) in corporate, internal, and brand communications within a complex, matrixed environment.
• Strong media relations expertise and experience serving as a spokesperson, including crisis communications management.
• Proven ability to design and deliver integrated communications campaigns from strategy through execution.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build trusted partnerships across functions and seniority levels.
• Strategic thinking combined with hands‑on delivery capability and strong project management skills.
• Financial and operational discipline, including budget and agency management experience.
• High integrity, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to navigate change with confidence and empathy.

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply.

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar‑Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state‑of‑the‑art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.