Strategic Communications Manager
Location: Hybrid – Birmingham (West Midlands-based)
Salary: £46,000 - £55,0000 per annum, competitive benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Are you a strategic storyteller who can turn regional success into global headlines? We’re looking for a dynamic, media-savvy communications professional to lead high-impact campaigns that showcase one of the UK’s most exciting and fast-growing regions as a world-class destination for business and investment.
The Role
As Strategic Communications Manager, you’ll shape and deliver multi-channel B2B communications that transform perceptions, attract investment, and amplify economic potential. You’ll craft compelling stories, manage high-profile media relationships, and coordinate a small, talented communications team to deliver bold, consistent messaging across sectors from low carbon and tech to life sciences and advanced manufacturing.
This is your opportunity to help define a regional narrative that reaches the desks of CEOs, investors, and journalists worldwide.
What You’ll Do
* Develop and implement strategic communications plans that position the region as a prime location for growth and investment.
* Shape powerful messaging and thought leadership content across digital, media, and corporate channels.
* Build relationships with national and international journalists to deliver impactful, perception-changing coverage.
* Lead and mentor a small communications team, coordinating content planning and delivery.
* Work collaboratively with marketing, policy, and investment colleagues to ensure a cohesive voice across all channels.
What You’ll Bring
* Proven experience in strategic communications, PR, or media relations ideally with B2B or place-making campaigns.
* Exceptional writing and storytelling skills from press releases and speeches to long-form editorial.
* Confidence working with senior stakeholders, journalists, and partners in a fast-paced environment.
* A creative, proactive mindset with strong project management and analytical abilities.
* A genuine enthusiasm for the West Midlands.
Why Apply?
This is a high-profile opportunity to join a team driving real change shaping how a major UK region is seen and heard on the global stage. You’ll be part of a creative, collaborative, and ambitious environment where ideas turn into impact.
Ready to make your mark? Apply now!