Job Type: Contract. Job Sector: Marketing, PR. Region: North West. Location: Hybrid – Salford. Salary: £62,000 per annum + car allowance + bonus. Posted: 26/11/2025. Recruiter: Sodexo.
Overview
We are looking for a Head of Communications to join the regional Brand & Communications team. This role leads internal and external communications planning and delivery to support Sodexo Live! UK&I growth ambitions and to be seen as an employer of choice.
Main Responsibilities
* Develop and execute a strategic communications plan aligned with company objectives.
* Collaborate with the CEO and executive leadership to articulate key messages.
* Lead media relations strategy across the UK & Ireland, building relationships with tier‑one trade and national journalists.
* Deliver external communications plan with speaking opportunities, content creation (speeches case studies).
* Elevate brand presence through strategic storytelling and content creation on website and social media.
* Develop and oversee crisis communication protocols.
* Monitor and assess communication effectiveness using metrics and analytics, reporting to the CEO and leadership team.
Ideal Candidate
* Graduate calibre with strong experience in a large matrix organisation.
* Professional communications generalist delivering a 360 external/internal programme.
* Excellent verbal and written communication, operating at all business levels.
* Proven track record securing high‑impact coverage in top‑tier national and trade media.
* Self‑starter, managing projects independently and meeting tight deadlines.
* Strong project management, balancing hard and soft skills, engaging stakeholders.
* Organisational skills, attention to detail, proactive in anticipating setbacks.
* Creativity, continuous improvement mindset, digital communication tools proficiency.
* Experience setting KPIs for communications and demonstrating impact.
Package
£62,000 + bonus + car allowance. Interviews to be held in January.
Benefits
20+ Sodexo benefits including retirement plan, discounts to 1,900+ brands, gym discount, confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme.
EEO Statement
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.
About Sodexo Live!
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