428 Internal Communications Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

Location: Oldbury (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Thought The AA only provide roadside assistance? Think again.

For over 100 years, we’ve continued to evolve and adapt. Today, as the nation’s number one motoring organisation, we offer a range of excellent products and services to millions of customers from roadside assistance to home and motor insurance as well as providing the latest driving technologies. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as Internal Communications Manager , you’ll play a key part to our success and join us on this exciting motoring journey.

Join us as an Internal Communications Manager and become the voice that fuels our Road Operations team  and connects them to our strategic roadmap. Within this role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering internal communications and engagement with a primary focus on our patrol network and frontline colleagues.

Collaborate with the Internal Communications Business Partner and the Roadside Operations leadership team to craft compelling narratives that not only inform but also empower our colleagues. Your mission is to ensure every team member is equipped with the knowledge to perform their roles safely and is aligned with our vision.

• Communications planning: Plan and deliver effective communication activity to engage colleagues in The AA's vision and priorities, aligned to broader organisational goals
• Strategic advisory: Offer communication guidance to the leadership team, promoting best practices and strategic alignment.
• Storytelling: Collaborate on the internal communications strategy for Roadside Operations and translate priorities into meaningful concepts for Road Operations colleagues.
• Campaign management: Plan and deliver campaigns and events that communicate The AA's vision and priorities to the Road Operations team, including leadership events, patrol roadshows and The AA Awards.
• Performance analysis: Measure and assess communication activity, identify engagement trends, and recommend strategies for improvement.

Capability, knowledge and experience:

• Strategic communication: Proven track record in developing and executing comprehensive communication plans and campaigns.
• Stakeholder management: Previous experience in advising and collaborating with senior stakeholders.
• Planning and integration: Skilled in planning activities that align with and support broader business messages and projects.
• Copywriting expertise: Demonstrated ability to craft engaging content tailored for diverse audiences and channels.
• Engagement skills: Experience in connecting with remote and frontline colleagues is highly desirable.
• Deadline-Oriented: Ability to meet tight deadlines within a dynamic, fast-paced operational setting.
• Technical proficiency: Knowledgeable in using platforms such as Outlook, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Yammer, Poppulo, and Stream.

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme, a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

Plus, so much more!

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.
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Corporate Communications Manager

• £350 - £400 a day pay to umbrella
• 8 to 10 week day rate contract starting in mid-October
• Can be fully remote - travel once or twice a month to London

The Role:

We're working with a household name in retail to hire a Corporate Communications / PR Manager to help shape how the brand is seen by the public.

This role would be perfect for someone who is skilled with writing.

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• Develop and implement strategic PR plans to enhance the company's reputation and brand awareness.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts, journalists, and influencers across various channels.
• Write and distribute compelling press releases, media kits, and other PR materials.
• Secure positive media coverage through proactive pitching and crisis communication management.
• Develop talking points and coach company spokespersons for interviews and public appearances.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends, reporting on sentiment and potential opportunities or threats.
• Manage the company's social media presence from a PR perspective, ensuring consistent messaging.
• Organize and execute press conferences, media events, and other promotional activities remotely or in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Develop crisis communication plans and act as a key point of contact during challenging situations.
• Collaborate with marketing, legal, and other departments to ensure integrated communications.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of PR campaigns, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Stay ahead of evolving media landscapes and communication technologies.
• Contribute to the overall corporate messaging and brand positioning strategy.
• Manage PR budgets and vendor relationships effectively.

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in public relations or corporate communications, preferably within a corporate or agency environment.
• Proven track record of successfully developing and executing PR strategies that have resulted in significant media coverage.
• Established network of media contacts within relevant industries.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Strong understanding of media relations, press release writing, and crisis communications.
• Experience with media monitoring tools and PR analytics platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in social media platforms for PR purposes.
• A proactive, strategic, and creative approach to public relations.

• Develop and implement strategic PR plans aligned with business objectives.
• Manage all aspects of corporate media relations, including press releases, media kits, and interview preparation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts, journalists, and influencers.
• Craft compelling narratives and key messages for various audiences.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends, providing regular reports and insights.
• Oversee crisis communication planning and execution.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging across all communication channels.
• Manage PR agency relationships and budgets, where applicable.
• Organise press conferences and media events.
• Stay abreast of emerging PR trends and technologies to ensure best practices.
• Contribute to the overall marketing and communications strategy.
• Mentor and guide junior members of the PR team.

• Proven track record of success in corporate PR or communications, with at least 7-10 years of experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a flair for storytelling.
• Strong understanding of media landscape and established relationships with national and local media.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex PR campaigns and crises effectively.
• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proficiency in PR monitoring and measurement tools.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience with social media as a PR tool is advantageous.
• A deep understanding of the UK media market is essential.

• Develop and implement strategic PR plans to support corporate objectives and enhance brand reputation.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with media contacts, influencers, and industry analysts.
• Craft compelling press releases, media advisories, speeches, and other PR materials.
• Proactively identify and manage media opportunities for senior executives.
• Oversee crisis communications planning and execution, ensuring timely and effective responses.
• Manage the company's social media presence and digital PR initiatives.
• Monitor media coverage and analyse PR campaign performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing, legal, and investor relations, to ensure consistent messaging.
• Manage external PR agencies and ensure the delivery of high-quality work.
• Develop and manage the PR budget.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in public relations and corporate communications.

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in public relations or corporate communications, with a proven track record of success.
• Demonstrated expertise in media relations, crisis management, and strategic communications planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to craft engaging narratives.
• Proven experience in managing social media and digital PR campaigns.
• Strong understanding of the media landscape and current affairs.
• Experience in managing external PR agencies.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in PR monitoring tools and MS Office Suite.
• Experience working in a hybrid model is an advantage.

• Develop and implement integrated PR strategies aligned with the company's overall business objectives and brand messaging.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts across national, trade, and digital publications.
• Craft compelling press releases, media kits, speeches, and other communication materials.
• Proactively seek out and secure positive media coverage for the company and its products/services.
• Manage and respond to media inquiries, acting as a primary point of contact.
• Develop and execute crisis communication plans, providing swift and accurate information during sensitive situations.
• Oversee the company's social media presence and online reputation management.
• Manage external PR agencies and consultants, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends, providing regular reports and insights to senior management.
• Organize press conferences, media events, and interviews.
• Collaborate with marketing, social media, and corporate communications teams to ensure consistent messaging.

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in public relations, preferably within an agency or in-house corporate communications role.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful PR campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a flair for compelling storytelling.
• Strong understanding of media relations, press release writing, and media pitching techniques.
• Experience in crisis communications and reputation management.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and digital PR strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working in a hybrid office environment.

• Develop and implement comprehensive corporate public relations strategies.
• Manage all aspects of media relations, including pitching stories and responding to inquiries.
• Write and edit high-quality press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
• Oversee crisis communication planning and execution.
• Advise senior management on PR issues and strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts and influencers.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends, providing regular reports and insights.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent brand messaging.
• Organise press conferences and media events (virtual or in-person as required).
• Contribute to the overall marketing and communication objectives of the organisation.

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in public relations, with a focus on corporate communications.
• Proven success in developing and executing effective PR campaigns.
• Excellent media relations skills and a strong network of contacts.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in crisis communication and reputation management.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

• 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.