Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering approximately 1.6 billion passenger journeys. With buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day. We have strong roots dating back to 1938, an ambitious growth agenda, and a continuously developing relationship with our new shareholder I Squared Capital, who acquired Arriva in May 2024. The Senior Corporate Communications & Content Manager is responsible for leading the development and delivery of high-profile corporate content that effectively communicates Arriva’s performance, strategy, and priorities to key stakeholders. This includes project- managing and writing the front-end of the Annual Report and other critical content across the corporate website and financial calendar communications. The role plays a central part in shaping external perceptions of the business among investors, analysts, media, employees, client bodies and the wider market. Reporting to the Communications Director, the postholder will apply strong corporate storytelling capabilities, financial insight, and a sound understanding of regulatory reporting and disclosure requirements, while managing multiple projects to tight deadlines. Direct responsibilities: • Project managing and drafting the front-end of our Annual Report & Accounts – a key project that directly shapes how Arriva’s performance and strategy are communicated to investors, analysts, the media and the broader market. • Managing agency support within budget • Working with the Head of Media and External Communications to develop and implement plans to promote the Annual Report to key stakeholders and media and support year-round press relations activity to build a strong drumbeat of corporate news and storytelling to put Arriva on the map of existing and future investors. • Producing engaging content for the Group website to ensure it communicates a strong equity story built up over time, mirroring the content of the Annual Report. • Producing high-quality materials including our Corporate Presentation, case studies and presentation decks to support external stakeholder engagement, e.g. meetings with potential M&A targets, Banks and Lenders. • Writing and editing presentation materials for the CEO or appropriate Arriva Executive Committee member to speak at our Shareholder’s Investor roadshow if and where required. • Being a member of the on-call roster for media enquiries and reportable safety incidents. Key to this role is the ability to network and build strong relationships with members of the Executive Committee, the senior leadership team and communicators from across the Group to encourage the sharing of key people and business news that conveys the intent of the company and helps put Arriva’s performance in context for use by the Group Communications team internally and externally. Knowledge, skills and experience: • Excellent Writing and Editing Skills: The ability to craft clear, concise, and compelling content with experience in financial communications, journalism, or copywriting, preferably in a corporate or financial setting. • Financial Acumen & Communication Skills: Understanding of financial concepts and terminology and the ability to distil complex information into simple, engaging, and easy-to-understand language. • Relationship Building: The ability to work with senior leadership, including the Executive Committee, and stakeholders at all levels to influence, gather insights and shape messaging. • Media Relations Experience: Experience working with media contacts and managing media inquiries. • Project Management Skills: Highly organised and detail-oriented, with an ability able to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Stakeholder relationships: • Audit & Remuneration Committee members • Chair and CEO • Group CFO and Finance Reporting team • Sustainability Director and ESG Office • Group Business Development Director and team (including M&A and Commercial teams) • Communicator network across the Arriva group This job description sets out the main duties and responsibilities of the job-holder. It does not constitute an exhaustive or comprehensive description of duties and the job holder will be required to carry out any additional tasks as and when requested to do so by their manager. Responsibilities and duties may also change in light of future business needs and personal development. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 23rd July 2025. Arriva Group reserve the right to close this vacancy early.