Head of PR & Corporate Communications - West Midlands
The rewards
* Up to £60,000 per year
Hours
* Hybrid — 3 days onsite
The role of Head of PR & Corporate Communications:
* Define and deliver a clear external communications strategy aligned to business priorities
* Develop the organisation's narrative, tone of voice, and messaging framework
* Advise senior leadership on communications strategy, risk, and positioning
* Lead communications around key announcements including financial results, strategic initiatives, ESG, and leadership changes
* Ensure alignment between internal and external communications
* Lead reputation management, including issues and crisis communications
* Support and coach senior leaders on media engagement and public positioning
* Develop high-quality thought leadership content — speeches, articles, commentary
* Drive proactive, high-impact media relations and PR campaigns
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists and industry influencers
* Manage and optimise the performance of external PR agencies
* Define the role of PR within the broader marketing and brand strategy
* Manage budgets and establish clear KPIs and performance metrics
* Lead and develop the PR function, setting high standards of performance
* Work cross-functionally with HR, Internal Communications, and senior stakeholders
The ideal Head of PR & Corporate Communications:
* Significant experience in PR, corporate communications, or reputation management
* Proven track record of delivering high-impact media coverage and corporate campaigns
* Strong experience advising senior executives and managing high-profile or sensitive issues
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong storytelling ability
* Strategic mindset with sound commercial awareness
* Strong influencing skills with the ability to challenge and advise at senior level
* Sound judgement and high levels of discretion in sensitive situations
* Calm, confident approach with the ability to perform under pressure
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
* Experience managing agencies and cross-functional stakeholders
* Media training and confidence representing a business externally
* Experience within industrial, engineering, or regulated sectors desirable
* Professional accreditation (e.g. CIPR) desirable
This is a newly created role within a well-established, market-leading organisation in the engineering and consumer technology sector, reflecting an increased focus on reputation, corporate narrative, and strategic communications.
Reporting into the Marketing Director, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior executives — combining strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, particularly in high-profile or sensitive situations.
The role offers a unique opportunity to shape the PR function from the ground up and play a key role in supporting business growth and transformation.
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