External Communications Manager

About the job you’re considering

The UK marketing and communications team works closely with the business to support the ambition for growth. With expertise in sector focused, integrated marketing campaigns, event management, account-based marketing programmes, pursuit support and external communications, the team supports the business strategy by building brand awareness, enhancing our offers and driving market and mind share.

You will be part of the local external communications function reporting into the Senior External Communications Lead along with specialists in digital and sustainability communications, working closely with the wider UK Marketing & Communications team, as well as liaising regularly with Capgemini Group communications colleagues.

The successful candidate will lead and drive the delivery of multiple and varied external communications activities aligned to the priorities of Capgemini in the UK. The role centres on strengthening Capgemini’s reputation, deepening understanding of our capabilities, elevating key spokespeople and ensuring a clear and consistent corporate voice in national, business and trade media.

Hybrid working:
The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including: identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)

Your role

In this varied external communications role – with a focus on media relations, executive visibility, thought leadership and agency management – you will be involved in promoting Capgemini’s thought leadership, portfolio offers and capabilities to reach UK decision makers in key sectors (including consumer products and retail, energy and utilities, public sector, manufacturing, transport and telecoms). Working with marketing managers and our PR agency, you will you will amplify important company moments, build a steady flow of relevant news, and drive integrated campaigns that reflect the themes shaping the UK business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing external communications campaigns
• Leading and motivating our PR agency to deliver high‑quality, proactive media activity that supports a consistent news pipeline
• Building and maintaining strong media relationships and managing in‑bound enquiries effectively
• Working with a diverse range of stakeholders across the business to identify stories, commentary opportunities and insights that reinforce Capgemini’s expertise and market position
• Increasing visibility with national and business media through systematic amplification of priority campaigns, announcements and flagship events
• Raising the profile of senior spokespeople through structured profiling strategies, targeted opportunities and high‑quality thought leadership
• Preparing spokespeople for interviews and briefings, ensuring clarity, alignment and readiness
• Developing polished written materials, including press releases, media statements, communications strategies, ,messaging, social media and blog content
• Managing approvals for UK activity and ensuring materials are aligned with broader Capgemini Group messaging and strategic direction
• Reporting on impact of external communications activity for key stakeholders
• Providing communications counsel to senior leaders and collaborating effectively with teams across the UK business with guidance on best practice
• Sharing insights into media and digital trends to inform planning and identify opportunities for innovation and collaboration with marketing and communications colleagues
• Contributing to key marketing campaigns and event activations with digital and media relations support, applying strong corporate communications judgement

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