Job Description Contract Type: 9-Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) Can you lead strategic communications and elevate Sky and Sky Creative’s profile? Team Overview The Corporate Communications team is vital to Sky’s success, responsible for safeguarding and advancing the company’s reputation. As the Head of Communications, you’ll lead key corporate announcements, oversee executive communications, and manage internal and external communications for Sky Creative, Sky’s European Brand and Creative hub, which serves the UK, German, and Italian markets. This role gives you the opportunity to manage a high-performing team, support senior leadership, and create a lasting impact through award-winning creative initiatives. What You’ll Do Lead External Communications: Develop and execute Sky Creative’s external strategy, enhancing the profiles of senior leaders. Internal Communications: Implement an internal communications plan that aligns with Sky Creative’s core strategic pillars, focusing on workplace culture and business performance. People Initiatives: Drive consistent messaging around Sky Creative’s people initiatives, enhancing engagement across the company. Awards Strategy: Lead the year-long awards strategy to promote Sky Creative’s achievements and creativity. Press Office Management: Partner with the corporate communications team on issues management and media enquiries. Executive Support: Provide strategic counsel to senior management across Sky on reputation management and external engagements. What You’ll Bring Leadership & Collaboration: Proven ability to influence and execute strategies through partnership with business owners and stakeholders. Strategic Communication Skills: Strong understanding of business strategies with a focus on prioritising and balancing stakeholder demands. Media & PR Expertise: Extensive experience in generating media coverage, managing press offices, and handling high-stakes media inquiries. Exceptional Writing: Expertise in creating press releases, social content, and executive presentations, ensuring clarity and impact. Team Development: Experience managing and mentoring a communications team, fostering collaboration and delivering results. Budget Management: Strong planning and organisational skills, with experience managing budgets and delivering projects on time. Benefits There's a reason people can't stop talking about. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband Hybrid, flexible working How You'll Work We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Inclusion At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.