Join Our Team as Head of Corporate Communications.
Are you passionate about shaping brand narratives, leading strategic communications, and driving reputation-building initiatives? At Inchcape, we’re looking for an experienced and dynamic leader to help build and enhance our global reputation and brand. If you thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams, we want to hear from you!
About the Role: As the Head of Corporate Communications, you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering communication campaigns that align with Inchcape’s business objectives. This includes a focus on corporate and financial PR, crisis communications, digital communications, and content. You’ll work closely with our Communications Director and external partners to drive strategies that strengthen our relationships with key stakeholders, shape the company’s positioning, and improve global external communications.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work across a variety of exciting projects, moving seamlessly between strategy and execution, while leading a team of global communication leaders to ensure the success of external communication efforts. You’ll be the voice of Inchcape’s brand and reputation in key media outlets and beyond.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Thought Leadership and Messaging: Lead the development of Inchcape’s narrative, core messaging, and thought leadership, shaping how the world perceives our brand.
2. Media Relations, Financial PR, and Issues Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with media, manage financial PR efforts, and coordinate crisis communications strategies.
3. Crisis Communications: Take charge of crisis management by developing and executing a robust communications plan, training global teams, and managing risks.
4. Digital and Content Communications: Drive the development of a global digital communications strategy, including social media, to boost Inchcape’s presence worldwide.
5. Corporate Reporting: Lead the production of our Annual Report and contribute to our sustainability communications efforts.
6. Corporate Communications Capability Development: Foster a global community to share best practices and enhance external communications capabilities.
7. Analytics and Reporting: Measure the impact of communication campaigns and use data to optimise strategies.
What You’ll Bring:
1. Extensive Experience: A strong background in public relations or communications, particularly in a multinational setting, with proven success in driving corporate reputation initiatives.
2. Strategic Leadership: Experience in planning and executing external stakeholder engagement programs, with the ability to lead communication efforts for mergers, acquisitions, and disposals.
3. Crisis Management Expertise: A proven track record in managing communications during issues and crises.
4. Collaborative Mindset: Ability to work across functions, geographies, and cultures to influence stakeholders and drive results.
5. Communication Skills: Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships with senior leaders and colleagues at all levels.
6. Agency Management Experience: Previous experience managing external communication agencies.
7. Global Reach: Flexibility to work across time zones and travel internationally when required.
Why Join Us?
1. Exciting Opportunities: Lead high-impact campaigns that shape the future of a global brand.
2. Collaboration at Its Best: Work closely with the Executive Team, global leaders, and external partners to deliver successful outcomes.
3. Hybrid Work Flexibility: Based in Central London (minimum 2 days per week in the office), with the flexibility to work remotely.
4. Global Impact: Be part of a team that works across borders, cultures, and functions, influencing the global business landscape.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help elevate Inchcape’s reputation, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of our journey towards building an inclusive, impactful, and thriving global brand.
Inchcape is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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