Join JLR as a Communications Manager for our Industrial Operations team, where you will play a crucial role in shaping our internal and supplier communication strategies, enhancing stakeholder engagement. This position sits within our global Corporate Affairs and Motorsport chapter, dedicated to delivering high-quality, impactful communications that resonate with both internal teams and external partners. Your expertise will be instrumental in promoting and protecting our brand and ensuring alignment across all communication channels and stakeholders.
In this dynamic role, you will lead a talented team of internal and supplier communications officers, driving the delivery of targeted messaging, events, and campaigns that support our Industrial Operations objectives. You will collaborate closely with the Executive Director of Industrial Operations, serving as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team. Your ability to manage multiple projects and foster strong relationships will be key to effectively communicating our priorities and initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, develop, and grow the IO communications team to enhance performance and effectiveness.
* Deliver the overarching strategic communications plan for supplier and internal IO communications across various channels.
* Ensure timely delivery of targeted messaging, events, and campaigns to internal and supplier audiences, maintaining the highest quality standards.
* Support the delivery of global events for our suppliers and colleagues.
* Collaborate closely with the Executive Director of Industrial Operations, acting as a true business partner to align communications strategies with business goals.
* Develop high-level strategic relationships with the IO chapter senior leadership team and prepare reports, presentations, and management information for leadership and stakeholders, utilizing data and metrics to provide feedback and improvement recommendations on engagement best practices.
Minimum Requirements:
* Proven experience in corporate communications, with a focus on engaging complex and diverse internal and external audiences.
* Strong spoken and written communication abilities, demonstrated through a successful track record in various professional contexts.
* Experience in the production and management of content and events, showcasing organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Strong planning and general organisational experience, with the ability to manage and present information to senior leaders using data and metrics.
* In-depth understanding of key communications and engagement practices, both tactical and strategic, to effectively drive initiatives.
* Experience in leading teams and engaging with senior stakeholders to secure their support and buy-in for projects.
Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when, and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.
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