282 Communication Management jobs in the United Kingdom
Senior Manager, Global External Corporate Communications

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To help us build, promote and protect our reputation on the global stage, we're looking for a Senior Manager, Global External Corporate Communications, to join our Global Corporate Affairs team.
This is a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, including our Executive Committee, shaping how IHG is represented externally and ensuring our communications reflect our strategy, purpose, and ambition.
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we believe in delivering True Hospitality for Good, making a difference for our guests, colleagues, and communities worldwide.
**What you'll do:**
+ Support and deputise for the Director, Global External Corporate Communications on high-profile matters, including CEO, Executive Committee, and PLC communications.
+ Lead 360° global communications plans for corporate initiatives and projects.
+ Manage external engagement programmes for key global spokespeople, overseeing logistics, briefing materials, and delivery.
+ Build strong relationships and provide strategic counsel to stakeholders across the Executive Committee, Company Secretariat, Investor Relations, and Corporate Affairs.
+ Lead IHG's corporate press office, driving proactive media engagement and managing reactive issues.
+ Shape our digital communications strategy, including the corporate website and CEO/corporate social channels, working with agencies to deliver against ambitious objectives.
+ Lead communications for Journey to Tomorrow, IHG's 10-year responsible business plan.
+ Oversee communications for IHG's Journey to Tomorrow responsible business plan.
+ Measure and report on the impact of communications activity, including board-level reporting.
+ Management of two direct reports, coaching for development through constructive feedback.
**What you'll bring:**
+ Significant experience in corporate communications, external affairs, or media relations, ideally in a global, listed company environment.
+ A proven track record of delivering high-profile communications and providing trusted counsel to senior leaders.
+ Strong media handling skills, with experience running a press office and managing complex, sensitive issues.
+ Excellent project leadership skills, with the ability to align multiple stakeholders across global, regional, and functional teams.
+ Digital know-how, from social media to corporate websites, and an eye for measuring impact.
+ Excellent writing, planning and creativity skills.
+ Experience in managing external agencies and budgets.
+ The ability to thrive under pressure, with sound judgement and resilience.
+ Ideally evidence of developing others, setting clear direction, driving collective team performance and providing coaching/feedback.
**This is your opportunity to help tell IHG's story to the world and play a vital role in shaping how we're seen on the global stage. Ready to take the next step?**
Closing date for applications 28th September 2025
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At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You'll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there's Room for You at IHG.
Over recent years, we've transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.
We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That's why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance - working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that's why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.
We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Corporate Communications Lead

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+ Location: Reading, UK
**About the job**
The Corporate Communications Lead is responsible for developing, managing and leading Sanofi's corporate communications strategy in the UK and Ireland. The role ensures effective and measurable communication initiatives that protect and enhance Sanofi's reputation, positively shape the external environment, and position Sanofi as a leader among key stakeholders. This includes external engagement with media, government, patient organisations and other partners, as well as internal employee engagement to support culture transformation and talent retention.
We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. We're also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?
**Main responsibilities:**
+ Lead the development and execution of the overall corporate communications strategy for Sanofi in the UK & Ireland.
+ Provide strategic communications counsel to senior leaders and implement an executive communications strategy that enhances visibility and reputation.
+ Develop integrated communications programmes across media, digital, owned and shared channels to support business priorities and strengthen reputation.
+ Drive employee engagement strategies to support culture transformation and internal/external engagement.
+ Manage corporate messaging and storytelling to position Sanofi as an industry leader.
+ Lead and develop a high-performing team, ensuring alignment with Sanofi priorities.
+ Oversee responsible budget management and resourcing of communications activities.
**About you**
+ Experience in healthcare organisations and/or communications agencies, with strong knowledge of the UK media landscape.
+ Skilled in designing and executing integrated communication strategies across external and internal audiences.
+ Strong strategic, oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.
+ Knowledge of the UK & Ireland external environment and key policy issues relevant to Sanofi.
+ Experience managing teams and delivering projects across complex, matrixed organisations.
+ Strong digital and social media expertise in building reputation and engagement.
+ Proven ability to provide strategic communications advice to executives and manage multiple priorities in fast-paced settings.
**Why choose us?**
+ A global healthcare leader committed to transforming the practice of medicine.
+ A diverse and inclusive workplace where your professional growth is supported.
+ The opportunity to make a real impact on patients, healthcare systems and communities.
+ Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
+ Be part of a Corporate Affairs team driving Sanofi's reputation, culture and engagement in the UK & Ireland.
Visas for those who do not already have the right to work in the UK will be considered on a case by case basis according to business needs and resources.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to offering interviews to candidates who request consideration under the Scheme and meet the minimum requirements for this role.
If you have a disability and require adjustments for the interview process, please email us at We are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive and supportive experience for all applicants.
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Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
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With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting or via our movie We are Sanofi ( an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live.
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- Developing and implementing a strategic communication plan.
- Managing media relations and securing positive press coverage.
- Overseeing crisis communication protocols.
- Crafting compelling press releases, speeches, and other communication materials.
- Guiding social media strategy and online presence.
- Advising senior management on communication best practices.
- Measuring and reporting on the effectiveness of communication campaigns.
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Senior PR Manager - Corporate Communications
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement integrated corporate PR strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Manage and cultivate relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and influencers.
- Craft press releases, media advisories, speeches, and other communication materials.
- Proactively identify opportunities for positive media coverage and thought leadership.
- Manage crisis communications, developing response strategies and ensuring timely and effective communication.
- Oversee the company's social media presence and digital communications strategy.
- Monitor media coverage, analyze sentiment, and provide regular reports on PR performance.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (legal, executive leadership, marketing) to ensure consistent messaging.
- Organize press conferences, media events, and executive interviews.
- Develop and manage the corporate communications budget.
- Mentor and guide junior members of the PR team.
- Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in public relations, with a strong emphasis on corporate communications, preferably within the media or a related sector.
- Proven track record of successfully managing corporate reputation and media relations.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience in crisis communication and management.
- Strong understanding of the media landscape, including traditional and digital channels.
- Proficiency in media monitoring and analysis tools.
- Excellent strategic thinking, planning, and project management abilities.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
- Experience with social media strategy and execution.