Head of PR & Corporate Communications
Location: West Midlands (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Salary: Up to £60,000
About the Opportunity
We're partnering with a well-established, market-leading organisation within the engineering and consumer technology sector to appoint a Head of PR & Corporate Communications.
This is a newly created role, reflecting the organisation's increased focus on reputation, corporate narrative, and strategic communications. It offers a unique opportunity to shape the function from the ground up, influence senior leadership, and play a key role in supporting business growth and transformation.
The Role
Reporting into the Marketing Director, you will lead the organisation's external communications strategy-defining how the business presents itself to key stakeholders, media, and the wider market.
You'll act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, combining strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, particularly in high-profile or sensitive situations.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Communications & Strategy
* 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
Reputation Management & Executive Positioning
* 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)
* Maintain consistency and quality across all communication outputs
Media & PR Leadership
* 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
* Deliver measurable outcomes, with clear focus on ROI and impact
Strategic Marketing Contribution
* Define the role of PR within the broader marketing and brand strategy
* Manage budgets and establish clear KPIs and performance metrics
* Provide insight and evaluation to continually improve effectiveness
Leadership & Collaboration
* Lead and develop the PR function, setting high standards of performance
* Work cross-functionally with HR, Internal Communications, and senior stakeholders
* Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing culture
About You
We're looking for a highly credible and commercially minded communications leader who combines strategic thinking with strong delivery capability.
You will demonstrate:
* Significant experience in PR, corporate communications, or reputation management
* A 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
* A strategic mindset with sound commercial awareness
You will also bring the following personal strengths:
* Strong influencing skills with the ability to challenge and advise at senior level
* Sound judgement and high levels of discretion, particularly in sensitive situations
* Calm, confident approach and the ability to perform under pressure
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
* A proactive, solutions-focused and resilient mindset
* Experience managing agencies and cross-functional stakeholders
* Media training and confidence representing a business externally
Desirable
* Experience within industrial, engineering, or regulated sectors
* Professional accreditation (e.g. CIPR)