Communications Manager

Company Description We’re Hiring:
Communications Manager

Location:

Hybrid 2/3 days per week, Milton Keynes Pay: £55,000 Benefits:
Ranging from -

• 2.5x Salary Life Assurance
• 3% Employer Contribution Pension.
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays.

Learning & Development

From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes!

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As part of our dynamic Marketing & Communications team, we’re looking for a Communications Manager who can craft and deliver powerful PR strategies and internal communications that strengthen our brand and connect our people to our purpose.

As the Communications Manager, you’ll be shaping how we communicate externally to build brand trust and reputation, and internally to empower colleagues and drive business priorities. Acting as a trusted advisor, you’ll bring expertise in strategy, content creation, audience engagement, and channel management to deliver meaningful, results-driven communication.

Job Description Develop and implement communication strategies

• Create and deliver comprehensive internal and external communication plans aligned with Securitas UK’s business priorities and brand objectives.
• Ensure all communications reflect the company’s brand and tone of voice.

Lead PR and media relations

• Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers.
• Develop PR plans to secure positive media coverage and enhance brand reputation.
• Maximise editorial opportunities through thought leadership articles, press releases, and feature stories.
• Manage external industry award submissions and related promotional activities.

Manage internal communications

• Design and deliver strategic internal campaigns on key topics such as business strategy and initiatives, HR initiatives, Health & Safety, CSR, and major business projects.
• Create engaging content for internal platforms (Intranet, Viva Engage, email newsletters and other platforms).
• Support leadership communications, including town halls, manager cascade toolkits, and executive messaging.

Support marketing and brand initiatives

• Collaborate with the Marketing team on campaigns, events, expos, and customer success stories.
• Ensure consistent messaging across all internal and external channels.

Channel & Content Management

• Create high-quality written and visual content for multiple formats:
  Press releases, blogs, newsletters, social posts, and leadership updates.
• Proofread and sign off content for accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee and optimise key communication channels:
  Intranet – maintain content and ensure relevance.
• Email platforms (Send Grid, Outlook) – manage distribution and engagement.
• Viva Engage – drive employee engagement and interaction.
• Corporate website () – manage content updates and brand alignment.
• HR tools (Employee portal, HAPI benefits app) – ensure accurate and timely updates.

Measurement & Reporting

• Track and analyse communication effectiveness using KPIs and engagement metrics.
• Provide regular PR and communication activity reports to the Head of Marketing & Communications.
• Deliver insights and recommendations to improve communication strategies and audience engagement.

Collaboration & Advisory

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on communication best practices.
• Manage relationships with external PR and event agencies.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Commercial, Operations and HR) to align messaging with business priorities.

Qualifications

What you’ll need:

• Proven experience in PR and Internal Communications (minimum 2 years at Manager level).
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and experience with tools like Cision and intranet/CRM platforms.
• A proactive, confident communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable:

• Event design/management and experience managing external PR or event agencies.

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