Head of External Communications

Looking to grow your career in communications?

Want to work at a company recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work?

We're looking for a Head of External Communications to join AEG International's Communications team.

Working across AEG International's portfolio, with a particular focus on The O2, you'll develop and deliver external communications strategies that strengthen our reputation, raise the profile of our venues, businesses and leaders, and support our wider commercial goals.

Reporting to the VP of Communications, you'll play a key role in shaping AEG International's communications agenda, delivering strategic campaigns, managing reputation and issues, and bringing compelling stories to life across Europe and Asia Pacific.

• Develop and deliver external communications programmes that support AEG International's business priorities, reputation and commercial objectives.
• Drive strategic storytelling across our venues, partnerships, development projects and wider business initiatives.

• Shape executive profiling and thought leadership programmes that enhance the visibility of our leadership team.
• Develop communications plans for major announcements, investments, developments and business milestones.

• Provide strategic communications advice to senior leaders and support the management of reputational issues and media enquiries.
• Oversee proactive and reactive media relations, building strong relationships with journalists and securing impactful coverage.

• Deliver communications activity for Global Partnerships, maximising the profile of partnership announcements and commercial successes.
• Oversee communications relating to sustainability, social impact and corporate responsibility initiatives.

• Provide leadership, coaching and development for the Communications & PR Manager.
• Manage agency relationships, budgets and external partners to ensure successful delivery against objectives.

• Significant experience in corporate communications, public relations or reputation management.
• A proven track record of developing and delivering strategic communications programmes.
• Strong media relations experience with an established network of business, corporate and trade media contacts.
• Experience supporting senior executives and leadership teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing reputational issues and navigating complex communications challenges.
• The ability to balance multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing agencies, external suppliers and budgets.

Are you an experienced communications professional who enjoys shaping narratives, building relationships and delivering high-profile campaigns? Then we'd love to hear from you.

You'll be based at The O2 in North Greenwich but will also need to work at least 1 day a week at our head office in Blackfriars, a short walk from Southwark tube station and Blackfriars rail station. We offer flexible start and end times and currently work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely. We welcome flexible working conversations.

Why not find out why our employees love working here:

AEG is an inclusive organisation where we value everybody's contribution. We empower and trust our people to do the right thing. We go the extra mile, for our customers and each other, every time. We are always open to new ideas and respect all opinions. We support and bring out the best in each other. We really value our people and inspire them to be the best in class, always!

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and our approach to recruitment and selection is fair, open and based purely on merit. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require reasonable adjustments in any recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

We know that diverse teams make the strongest teams. That's why we actively encourage people from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.

If this role excites you but you're wondering whether you meet every single requirement – don't hold back. If you've got most of what we're looking for and you're passionate about what we do, we'd love to hear from you. You might be exactly who we need, in this role or another.

Because at AEG Europe, we believe that the best ideas come from the most inclusive teams - and we're building a workplace where everyone can thrive.