Job Title: Communications Manager, Global Production & Supply
Location: Manchester
Contract: 12 months
Hours: 36 hours per week
Rates: £43.69 p/h
Job Description
SRG are looking for a communications manager to join a leading agrochemical company based in Manchester. The purpose of this role will be to lead the global communications strategy for the company's Production & Supply (P&S) division-telling the story of how innovation, precision, and scale come together to deliver for farmers worldwide. This role is about more than messages; it's about shaping a unified narrative, energizing 20,000+ P&S employees, building the division's external profile, and ensuring our purpose and strategy resonate across cultures, geographies, and stakeholders.
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.Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy