1,730 Crisis Communications Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

• Develop and execute comprehensive media relations strategies, with a focus on crisis communication preparedness and response.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with key journalists, editors, and media influencers across national and international platforms.
• Craft compelling press releases, media advisories, statements, and other communication materials.
• Serve as a primary spokesperson for the organization when required, delivering key messages with clarity and confidence.
• Monitor media coverage, identify potential issues, and proactively address reputational risks.
• Develop and implement crisis communication plans, providing strategic counsel during sensitive situations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including legal, government affairs, and executive leadership, to ensure coordinated messaging.
• Organize and manage media events, press conferences, and interviews.
• Analyze media campaign effectiveness and provide regular reports on coverage and sentiment.
• Stay abreast of media trends, industry developments, and the evolving media landscape.

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in media relations, public relations, or corporate communications, with a significant focus on crisis management.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing crisis communication plans.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with national and international media.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with a portfolio of published work or successful media placements.
• Experience acting as a spokesperson or preparing spokespeople for media interviews.
• Strong understanding of media monitoring and analysis tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions in time-sensitive situations.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive media relations strategy aligned with the company's overall communication objectives.
• Proactively identify opportunities for positive media coverage and manage reactive media inquiries and crises effectively.
• Cultivate and maintain strong, trusted relationships with key journalists, influencers, and media stakeholders.
• Write and edit compelling press releases, media kits, speeches, and other communication materials.
• Organise and manage press conferences, media briefings, and other public-facing events.
• Monitor media coverage, analyse sentiment, and provide regular reports to senior leadership.
• Develop and execute crisis communication plans, providing swift and accurate responses during challenging situations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including marketing, legal, and executive teams, to ensure consistent messaging.
• Oversee the company's social media presence from a corporate communications perspective, ensuring brand integrity.
• Advise senior leadership on media-related matters and prepare them for media engagements.
• Identify emerging trends in media and communications and recommend innovative strategies.
• Manage the media relations budget and external agency relationships as needed.
• Ensure all external communications adhere to brand guidelines and company policies.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in media relations, corporate communications, or public relations, preferably within a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated success in securing positive media coverage and managing complex communication challenges.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Proven experience in crisis communications and reputation management.
• Strong understanding of the media landscape, including traditional and digital channels.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, with a track record of building relationships.
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically under pressure.
• Proficiency in media monitoring tools and social media platforms.
• Experience in managing PR agencies or external communications partners is advantageous.
• This is a fully remote position, requiring strong self-discipline, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a dispersed team.

• Develop and implement a proactive media relations strategy to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
• Serve as the main point of contact for all media inquiries and cultivate strong relationships with national, regional, and trade press.
• Craft and disseminate compelling press releases, media alerts, and statements.
• Manage the company's response to sensitive issues and crisis situations, ensuring timely and accurate communication.
• Identify and leverage opportunities for positive media coverage across various platforms.
• Monitor media coverage, analyze trends, and provide regular reports and insights to senior management.
• Develop and train company spokespeople, preparing them for media interviews.
• Create key messaging frameworks and ensure consistency in all external communications.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align communications with business objectives and marketing campaigns.
• Oversee the creation of corporate communication materials, including annual reports and corporate social responsibility (CSR) updates.

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related discipline. A Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in media relations, corporate communications, or public relations, preferably within a relevant industry.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing media relations strategies that have yielded significant positive coverage.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with a flair for storytelling and clear articulation of complex issues.
• Proven ability to manage crisis communications effectively and under pressure.
• Strong understanding of the UK media landscape, including key publications, journalists, and influencers.
• Experience in building and maintaining strong media contacts.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in media monitoring and analysis tools.
• Strategic thinking and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and managing risks.

• Develop and implement a proactive media relations strategy to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts across national, international, and trade publications.
• Manage all media inquiries, providing timely and accurate responses.
• Draft and disseminate press releases, statements, and other media communications.
• Develop and execute crisis communication plans.
• Organize and manage press conferences, media briefings, and interviews.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends, providing regular reports and insights.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging across all platforms.
• Develop and manage content for corporate communication channels, including the company website and social media.
• Oversee the creation of corporate communication materials such as annual reports and corporate brochures.
• Advise senior management on media-related issues and communication strategies.
• Manage the media relations budget effectively.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
• Significant experience (7+ years) in media relations and corporate communications, preferably within the technology sector.
• Proven track record of successfully managing media campaigns and achieving positive media coverage.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with a portfolio of published work.
• Strong understanding of media relations best practices and crisis communication management.
• Established network of media contacts.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with journalists and stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working in a hybrid environment, balancing remote and in-office collaboration.

• Develop and implement comprehensive public relations strategies.
• Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with media outlets and journalists.
• Manage media inquiries and respond promptly and professionally.
• Develop and execute crisis communication plans.
• Serve as a key point of contact for media during sensitive situations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent brand messaging.
• Monitor media coverage and analyze PR campaign effectiveness.
• Manage corporate social media presence and digital PR efforts.
• Identify opportunities for positive media coverage and brand building.
• Advise senior management on PR matters.
• Organize press conferences and media events (virtually or in-person as needed).

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in public relations, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Proven track record of successful media relations and campaign management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong command of English.
• Experience in crisis communications and reputation management.
• Proficiency in media monitoring tools and PR software.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital PR.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with senior executives is advantageous.

Company Description

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver smarter engineering solutions for mission-critical applications, solving some of the world's toughest problems for our customers, our communities and our world.

We are a FTSE100, global business of around 15,000 colleagues, based in 50 countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity, and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage.

We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with an almost 170-year history of innovation, and four global divisions, all experts in their field.

Job Description

We're looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Corporate Communications Executive to join our team that can turn ideas into compelling narratives and bring our brand to life across every channel. If you love crafting high quality content that connects, inspires, and drives action, this is the role for you

You'll form part of the Group Communications team and be responsible for creating communications and innovative events for both our internal employee audience and our external media and social audiences. You will play a vital role in aligning our internal and external communications to build engagement with all our company stakeholders.

This role is a permanent and full-time position. Working 4 days per week out of our Central Birmingham office, with the option of working from home 1 day per week.

About the role

• Be at the heart of our storytelling engine, shaping how we speak to our employees and the external world from informative newsletters to punchy social posts and long-form thought leadership, your words will help us stand out, spark conversations and build trust
• Collaborate with brilliant minds across the business to turn complex ideas into clear, engaging copy
• Champion our people and culture by supporting the evolution of our wellbeing and belonging initiatives and amplifying stories that matter
• Help grow our internal communications platforms, making it a vibrant hub for connection and engagement
• Deliver unforgettable events, both in-person and virtual, that celebrate Smiths and reflect our strategic priorities
• Oversee video content creation, working with teams and partners to produce powerful visual storytelling
• Support our external communications strategy, drafting materials that position Smiths as a leader in smarter engineering
• Manage our Group social channels – primarily LinkedIn and X
• Drive our owned content strategy forward drafting and collating high quality content for our channels, and lead our Shorthand development work
• Responsibility for maintaining the Group website including building stories on Shorthand platform
• Build and nurture media relationships, maintain our corporate media list, and pitch key stories that showcase our innovation and impact
• Support elements of corporate affairs / government relations approach
• Play a key role in communicating financial results and other corporate milestones, ensuring clarity and consistency
• Collaborate closely with our corporate communications and website agencies
• Help with work underway to build out a government affairs programme for the Group

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts degree or a related degree in communications/marketing/PR
• Be energetic, driven and committed to a career in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field
• A proactive mindset, a collaborative spirit and a passion for storytelling
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Well organised and detail orientated
• Strong stakeholder management and project coordination skills
• Good computer skills, including MS Office
• Proven experience in a similar communications role and can hit the ground running

Additional Information

With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Network, and Neurodiversity.

Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network.

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)