Overview
Job Title: Communications Manager, Global Production & Supply
Location: Manchester
Contract: 12 months
Hours: 36 hours per week
Rates: £43.69 p/h
Duties and Responsibilities
* Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute global communications strategies for P&S that align with business priorities, support transformation, and strengthen our global reputation.
* Partner with senior leaders to define key messages, positioning them as visible, trusted voices inside and outside the company.
* Anticipate and respond to emerging issues, ensuring consistent, clear communication in a fast-changing environment.
* Storytelling & Content: Lead the creation of compelling narratives, campaigns, and content that bring P&S innovation, impact, and people to life across internal, external, and social channels.
* Work closely with the Manchester content hub and global social media teams to ensure stories land in the right way, in the right places.
* Translate complex technical and operational achievements into accessible, inspiring communications.
* Employee Engagement: Build engagement programs that align, inform, and motivate employees around P&S strategy, priorities, and culture.
* Design communications to support major change and transformation initiatives, ensuring employees feel informed, involved, and inspired.
* Measurement & Impact: Define and track KPIs to measure the effectiveness of communications and engagement efforts. Continuously improve strategies and tactics based on feedback, analytics, and business needs.
* Geographic Scope: Global—Strategic communications leadership across all P&S regions and markets; UK/Manchester—close collaboration with the Global Operations Centre and local leadership; periodic international travel to engage with teams, leaders, and stakeholders.
Experience and Qualifications
* 5 - 10 years knowledge in communications, reputation building and stakeholder engagement.
* Proven track record delivering integrated communication strategies in a global organization.
* Experience advising and partnering with senior leadership.
* Background in change management and employee engagement communications.
* Experience in science-driven or innovation-led industries.
* Ability to distill complex, technical content into clear, engaging messages.
* Demonstrated success in leading cross-cultural, cross-functional initiatives.
Education and critical knowledge required
* Bachelor's or Master’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or related field.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English; other languages an asset.
* Strong influencing, networking, and intercultural skills.
* Expertise in communication best practices across channels, formats, and audiences.
* Skilled at presenting ideas and proposals in a compelling manner.
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