Who you are
* If you love driving ambitious PR strategies, have experience doing this in markets outside of the UK and are passionate about what Monzo is doing, this could be the role for you
* You will have strong experience managing successful PR activities and campaigns in markets beyond the UK and will be working closely with Monzo's leadership team as well as across the business with teams including marketing and engineering to product, to devise and execute on PR strategies that support business goals and showcase the best of Monzo in other markets
* You'll need to be an exceptional communicator and a strong collaborator with the ability to multitask
* This role is for a strategic planner and doer, you see the big picture but are not afraid to get your hands dirty and approach projects in a collaborative manner
* Proven experience leading both tailored and scalable PR strategies for multiple international markets
* A track record of building and managing high-performing teams
* Strong experience working with and managing external agencies across multiple markets
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
* The ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments
* Demonstrated creativity and impact in delivering standout PR campaigns
* Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
* (Nice to have) Familiarity with financial regulation and navigating comms in a regulated space
* A genuine passion for Monzo's mission and an excitement to help bring it to more customers around the world
What the job involves
* We're looking for an experienced PR professional to join our team as a Senior PR and Communications Manager for Expansion Markets to help us bring Monzo to more people in more places
* You'll report to the VP of Communications and join a growing team which includes a Director of Corporate Communications, two Senior PR and Communications Managers, a Senior Corporate Communications Manager and two PR Managers
* Leading and executing our go-to-market PR strategy for Monzo in markets outside the UK
* Driving high-impact PR campaigns for new consumer product launches and brand and reputation-building campaigns in expansion markets
* Acting as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on external communications, media engagement, and storytelling
* Collaborating cross-functionally with product, commercial, and operations teams to uncover and amplify compelling PR opportunities
* Setting the strategy and structure for growing an international PR team aligned with local market dynamics
* Building strong relationships with key media and journalists, while managing incoming press enquiries
* Using data and insights to inform and adapt strategy for our international expansion efforts
* Overseeing and managing relationships with external PR agencies and where appropriate, direct reports
* Staying ahead of industry and relevant policy trends and developments to inform strategy and maintain thought leadership
The application process
* Applications will close Wednesday 3 September
* The application journey has 4 key steps
* Recruiter call
* Interview with the Hiring Manager
* Role Specific & Behavioural Interview
* Leadership Final
* This process should take around 2-3 weeks - your schedule is really important to us, so we promise to be as flexible as possible
Benefits
* Yearly Salary Review + Proactive pay increases to reflect growing responsibilities + Share options
* Flexible working hours
* Work From Home Opportunities + we'll pay for any equipment you need to do your job
* 24 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays
* Paid sick leave for both physical & mental health + Health insurance via AXA or Vitality + Additional health insurance through Medicash
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Learning budget of £1,000 a year
* Aviva Pension Scheme + 4% Employer Contribution
* Paid maternity, paternity, adoption or shared parental leave (after 13 weeks of employment)
* 52 weeks of primary caregiver leave (6 months at 100% pay, 13 weeks at Statutory Maternity Pay, 13 weeks unpaid)
* 3 months of secondary caregiver leave at 100% pay
* Unum Life Insurance
* Access to fertility and family-forming health benefits via Fertifa
* Abellio Season Travel Tickets + Cycle-to-Work Scheme