We design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries for the mobility and energy sectors.
The UK business headquarters is in the Midlands and we are currently building a battery manufacturing facility in Somerset and looking to compliment, scale and grow our R&D facilities in Abingdon and Coventry with the brightest minds from within the battery and EV sector.
Our battery technology roadmap is based on a foundation of world-class solutions for multiple applications. Collaborating with our technical partners, we are industrialising best-in-class high energy density and long-lasting battery cells. We are also committed to developing the next generation of battery technologies.
Can you help pioneer innovative battery solutions of the future?
We're looking for a Corporate Communications Manager to join our team on a 12-month maternity cover.
The role of Agratas’ Corporate Communications team is to establish, promote and protect our corporate brand to a range of internal and external stakeholders. We do this by proactively creating and delivering engaging positive communications from around the business to promote success and awareness, as well as anticipating, managing, reacting to and mitigating against issues that may negatively impact the reputation of the business.
You will be responsible for partnering with the business to deliver holistic communication activities via earned, owned and shared media to bring Agratas’ strategy, growth and impact to life, and to address challenges through engagement with external and internal audiences.
This will involve leading the delivery and development of compelling communication strategies and content for external and internal audiences. The individual will support Senior Leadership with their external communications activity, uncovering storytelling opportunities and providing trusted expertise and counsel. A strong understanding of digital channels, alongside a creative and innovative approach with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders are skills vital to success in this role.
This is a hybrid working role that will be based in our Coventry office on the University of Warwick campus. Supporting communications strategy development and key external communications projects for Corporate Communications by aligning all messages into one authentic voice for the corporate brand through multiple channels.
Lead delivery of an internal communications strategy that supports Agratas company-wide strategy, purpose, mission and company culture.
Develop opportunities to enhance and improve existing communications channels and tactics, using data and metrics to report and provide feedback / improvement recommendations on engagement good practice.
As a storyteller you will manage the creation and delivery of exceptional communications campaigns for key priorities, crafting compelling messaging and engaging content to bring our business to life for external and internal audiences.
Effectively manage the businesses reputation, identify and mitigate risk and ensure consistent, precise and accurate messaging in line with our purpose, mission and company culture across our content and channels.
Support with identification and delivery of proactive external content and speaker opportunities for the executive leadership team, successfully amplifying the work cross functional teams to external and internal audiences and building positive relationships.
Corporate Press Office management, as part of team rota system, monitoring and dealing with media enquiries out of hours as well as drafting and securing approval for content / statements, as required.
Lead and develop supporting Corporate Communications team, as well as partner agencies to optimise results.
Relevant studies/degree/qualification ideally with a specialization in communication or in a related field
Experience in internal and external communications
Excellent communications experience in effective global campaigns
Demonstrable ability to make the complex simple: producing communications which are relevant and comprehendible for all levels of the company to meet key objectives
Able to negotiate and influence (including at senior executive level) across the organisation
Exceptional creative storytelling abilities – with the ability to bring change to life creatively through a variety of media including digital and experiential
Experience of the production and management of content and/or events, including press release/pack production, photo/film shoots / briefs / storyboards, as required
Digital content production skills – including filming, editing and photography
Working in stand-alone communications role with large organisation and/or a diverse customer group
Automotive, energy, industrial or engineering sector experience
We continue to review the market to deliver a competitive benefits package, which currently includes private healthcare, car allowance, company bonus, enhanced parental leave policy and a cash allowance to boost your benefits. We are a flexible business that is committed to promoting work-life balance, partnering with Yulife to provide our team members with total wellbeing support.
You’ll work in a rapidly scaling-up environment as a subsidiary of the multinational corporation, Tata Sons, to help build the UK’s biggest battery manufacturing facility and make your mark in a new organisation.
Should you have a preference in how your suitability is assessed for this role or require any reasonable adjustments please let the Talent Acquisition team know.