Corporate Communications Manager London, England
Job description
Corporate Communications Manager
Location: London/Home (Blended Working)
Benefits: Excellent basic salary plus bonus
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri
Blended
Vodafone UK’s blended working approach means you’ll come to your contracted hub location office as and when needed to get things done for your role and for tasks that require it, otherwise you will be able to work from home. Our ‘Office in a Box’ home-working kit will be available for all who need it during your onboarding journey.
Vodafone UK Corporate functions work within the heart of our business, providing professional expertise, support and guidance across all operations, revolutionising our digital growth by always moving, always adapting, to be ready for the future.
What will you be doing?
The Corporate Communications Manager is a key role in the Corporate Communications team and responsible for running a world-class press office function for Vodafone UK, protecting the brand and enhancing our reputation through a combination of reactive and proactive media outreach.
Acting as one of the first points of contact for our busy press office – you’ll be adept at media relations - ensuring timely and accurate responses to incoming enquiries; preparing the business and assisting with spokesperson briefings for upcoming announcements; and providing expert counsel to ensure the external perspective is well considered.
With experience in PR or journalism, you’ll have – or will be able to build – excellent relationships with media and internal and external stakeholders; and will be comfortable contributing to and delivering against the proactive corporate communications strategy, including bringing in key media opportunities.
Working closely with a wide range of teams across the business including Brand, Editorial and Public Affairs, this varied role – as a member of a talented, friendly, high-delivery team – gives unparalleled access to inspiring senior leaders and innovative projects.
Key Accountabilities:
Overseeing management of incoming press enquiries- Preparation of the business for external reaction to all initiatives
- Providing expert counsel to the business – advising senior leaders, including GMT, on appropriate response for media
- Establishing outstanding media relations
- Crisis and issues response drafting
Who are we looking for?
Strong writer, with attention to detail- Confident, articulate communicator
- Good media relationships
- Detailed sector knowledge
- Crisis and issues experience
What’s in it for you?
An excellent remuneration and bonus package with 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We’re also proud to provide a Reconnect programme with flexibility to support individuals returning to work after a career break and our market-leading parental leave policies. We’re committed to supporting you throughout every step of your career at Vodafone.
Together we can
Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (careers.vodafone.co.uk) under Career Support, for guidance.
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