495 Strategic Communications jobs in the United Kingdom
Senior Strategic Communications Director

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**The Team:**
We're a high-performing global communications team that thrives on independence, bold ideas, and challenging the status quo. We believe communications should drive business outcomes - not just headlines - and we work as one unified team to make that happen. We're one of only 29 decacorns in the world right now, growing fast, and doing historic things. Sounds interesting? Read on.
**The Role:**
We're looking for a sharp, trusted, and highly responsive Strategic Communications Director to help safeguard Celonis' global brand reputation, support our public affairs efforts, and proactively pursue our positioning for key topics with the relevant top level media.
In this role, you'll partner closely with our VP of Communications to shape narratives, navigate sensitive issues, and ensure timely, accurate, and aligned external messaging. You will bring strong media instincts, excellent judgment, and established relationships with Tier 1 global outlets such as the _Financial Times, The Economist, Reuters, Bloomberg, CNBC, WSJ, NYT_ and many others.
This role will also have a strong focus on public affairs and external stakeholder engagement, including building relationships with policy influencers, trade associations, and government stakeholders in priority regions like the US, UK and DACH. You'll help position Celonis as a strategic voice in the AI and enterprise tech conversation.
**What You'll Do:**
This is a high-impact opportunity to help shape how the company shows up in moments that matter most. You'll work closely with senior leaders and play a key role in fostering the company's reputation on a global stage - all within a supportive, collaborative communications team.
**Strategic Issues & Reputation Management:**
+ Proactively pursue our positioning for key topics with the relevant top level media
+ Partner with the VP of Communications to support global issues and crisis response, including drafting reactive statements, media responses, and internal updates
+ Lead media engagement during high-stakes or sensitive events, ensuring positive coverage
+ Monitor media and reputational risk indicators, flag emerging issues, and help develop response strategies
+ Strengthen relationships with global business and financial journalists in tier 1 media outlets like the FT, WSJ etc
+ Prepare executive briefing documents, Q&As, and talking points for media engagements on high-profile topics
+ Contribute to crisis communications playbooks and escalation protocols in collaboration with Legal and other teams as needed
**Public Affairs & Policy Communications:**
+ Support the company's public affairs strategy across key markets (US, UK, DACH) in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external advisors
+ Create relevant messaging around evolving tech regulations, AI governance, sustainability disclosures, and other policy matters impacting Celonis and its customers
+ Track relevant legislation, policy shifts, and regulatory developments; translate implications into comms strategies
+ Build and nurture relationships with policymakers, trade organizations, and think tanks to support Celonis' leadership voice in public dialogue
+ Develop materials such as policy briefs, position statements, and talking points for executives engaging in public forums
**What You Bring:**
You must be a self-motivated, passionate, resourceful, responsible communications professional with the confidence and experience to lead complex, strategic programs
+ 8+ years of experience in corporate communications, with a focus on issues management, crisis communications, or public affairs
+ Strong global media relationships and fluency with the international news landscape
+ Excellent writing, editing, and strategic messaging skills ( **native English speaker required** , other languages a bonus)
+ Proven experience handling high-pressure, confidential, and complex communications challenges
+ Familiarity with public policy, lobbying, or regulatory affairs in a tech-forward or regulated industry
+ A collaborative mindset and the ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders
+ Experience in fast-paced, regulated, or high-stakes industries (tech, financial services, healthcare, etc.)
+ Based in Europe, with the ability to travel for events or meetings as needed.
+ Familiarity with Process Mining, AI, or enterprise technology is a plus
**What Celonis Can Offer You:**
+ **Pioneer Innovation:** Work with the leading, award-winning process mining technology, shaping the future of business.
+ **Accelerate Your Growth:** Benefit from clear career paths, internal mobility, a dedicated learning program, and mentorship opportunities.
+ **Receive Exceptional Benefits:** Including generous PTO, hybrid working options, company equity (RSUs), comprehensive benefits, extensive parental leave, dedicated volunteer days, and much more ( . Interns and working students explore your benefits here ( .
+ **Prioritize Your Well-being:** Access to resources such as gym subsidies, counseling, and well-being programs.
+ **Connect and Belong:** Find community and support through dedicated inclusion and belonging programs.
+ **Make Meaningful Impact:** Be part of a company driven by strong values ( that guide everything we do: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future.
+ **Collaborate Globally:** Join a dynamic, international team of talented individuals.
+ **Empowered Environment:** Contribute your ideas in an open culture with autonomous teams.
**About Us:**
Celonis makes processes work for people, companies and the planet. The Celonis Process Intelligence Platform uses industry-leading process mining and AI technology and augments it with business context to give customers a living digital twin of their business operation. It's system-agnostic and without bias, and provides everyone with a common language for understanding and improving businesses. Celonis enables its customers to continuously realize significant value across the top, bottom, and green line. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.
Get familiar with the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform by watching this video ( .
**Celonis Inclusion Statement:**
At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that "The Best Team Wins". We know that the best teams are made up of people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard - that's when creativity and innovation happen.
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Strategic Communications and ESG Manager
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My client is a leading PR and Comms agency working within the luxury jewellery and fashion sector. They are increasingly working with clients on their ESG and sustainability related comms and due to this increase in demand, they are looking to hire a Strategic Communications and ESG Manager to drive this forward.
Main duties include:
- Working with the Agency Founder to manage and grow the ESG division, to further enhance the unique offering of the agency
- Helping to grow ESG communication strategy within the luxury jewellery and fashion space
- Representing the agency at events and key discussions
- DevisingESG supply chain experiences for clients, involving international travel
- Considering how the ESG strategy might dovetail into celebrity or influencer marketing campaigns
You must have a good understanding, knowledge and passion for ESG within the luxury fashion space, and have a good network of media contacts within the UK market - US and France based contacts would be a bonus. There will be a considerable amount of work within the French market - French language skills would be incredibly advantageous.
This role is based onsite at the agency's Central London office, with 1 day of remote working per week if desired.
Strategic Communications and ESG Manager
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My client is a leading PR and Comms agency working within the luxury jewellery and fashion sector. They are increasingly working with clients on their ESG and sustainability related comms and due to this increase in demand, they are looking to hire a Strategic Communications and ESG Manager to drive this forward.
Main duties include:
- Working with the Agency Founder to manage and grow the ESG division, to further enhance the unique offering of the agency
- Helping to grow ESG communication strategy within the luxury jewellery and fashion space
- Representing the agency at events and key discussions
- DevisingESG supply chain experiences for clients, involving international travel
- Considering how the ESG strategy might dovetail into celebrity or influencer marketing campaigns
You must have a good understanding, knowledge and passion for ESG within the luxury fashion space, and have a good network of media contacts within the UK market - US and France based contacts would be a bonus. There will be a considerable amount of work within the French market - French language skills would be incredibly advantageous.
This role is based onsite at the agency's Central London office, with 1 day of remote working per week if desired.
Strategic Communications Consultant (Sr Account Manager) - Arc Bio Communications (IQVIA) - UK

Posted 11 days ago
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**About us**
Arc Bio Communications is passionate about delivering global communications strategies for biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies that add value and bring innovations to life. Our unique approach blends the strategic rigour of management consultancy, the scientific expertise of medical education, and the creativity and reach of communications.
In 2024, we joined forces with IQVIA, to expand our global capabilities and influence even further.
Are you passionate about bringing game-changing healthcare innovation to life through strategic thinking?
Find out more about us here: you**
A highly experienced healthcare communications consultant with a minimum of 8 years' experience in public relations, medical communications and/or scientific communications. You have relevant experience in:
+ Developing effective scientific or communications strategies and solutions aligned to the client's business objectives.
+ Challenging and interrogating client briefs through structured questioning and an understanding of the client and external landscape .
+ Producing strategically aligned high-quality communications / scientific content (e.g. narratives, scientific platforms, messaging, senior leader presentations, articles, social content).
+ Effectively leading, motivating and inspiring
Communications and Strategy Assistant
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Communications and Strategy Assistant
Location: Birmingham
Type: Permanent
Salary: up to £33k
A very well-known international law firm with offices across the UK, Middle East, and Asia is seeking a Communications and Strategy Assistant to join its team in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the firm's strategic communications and contribute to high-profile initiatives that span multiple global offices.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of firmwide strategic projects and business planning activities.
- Assist with internal communications in collaboration with the Internal Communications Manager.
- Contribute to communications for the firm’s Responsible Business and ESG initiatives.
- Help coordinate major events such as the annual Partners' Conference.
- Provide administrative support to the Head of Strategy & Communications.
About You
- You bring previous experience in a professional or corporate setting—professional services experience is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Sharp commercial awareness and analytical thinking.
- Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Skilled in writing reports and crafting impactful presentations.
This role would suit a proactive, organised, and enthusiastic individual looking to start their career in strategic communications within a forward-thinking legal environment.
Senior Strategic Healthcare Communications Professional - Arc Bio Communications (an IQVIA business)
Posted 6 days ago
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**Role description:**
**Client service:**
+ With intermittent Partner/Managing Partner input works to build a portfolio of business and take ownership of this within its entirety.
+ Leads, builds and sets the direction and strategy of the portfolio on a day-to-day basis.
+ Develops industry leading scientific, creative and/or commercial communication strategies and programmes.
+ Leads, builds and maintains excellent relationships with clients and provides them ongoing consultation and counsel on a peer-to-peer basis.
+ Confident at conversing directly with and providing strategic guidance to c-suite and/or senior leadership teams within pharma and biotechs.
**Business growth:**
+ Works consistently to grow existing portfolio of business organically through high quality work and identifying new work of high strategic value.
+ Has a strong professional network that can be leveraged for business development.
+ Brings in new opportunities and works to convert them to new client workstreams
+ Networks consistently outside of Arc Bio, attends and contributes to industry and client events and meetings representing Arc Bio as a brand within the industry.
**Project Management:**
+ Accountable for high-level project planning and management, effective budgetary control and resourcing/team planning to effectively delivery projects within their portfolio.
+ Effectively delegates and prioritizes for project teams, providing direction to ensure delivery whilst allowing individual ownership.
+ Provides project management guidance and training to direct teams.
+ Sets the highest standards with respect to quality, original, strong strategic thinking and detail accuracy at all times.
+ Supports and guides teams through project or client challenges.
**Leadership:**
+ Demonstrates strong leadership capability with executive presence.
+ Demonstrates ability to develop others and provide direction and feedback tailored to the skill level of team members.
+ Embraces and actions team and peer feedback as a driver for change.
+ Generates buy-in, listens openly to colleagues, recognizes contributions and ensures consistency of decisions
+ Takes accountability for their team and outcomes, encouraging their team to do the same, inspires and fosters team commitment.
+ Drives communication between teams and the client.
+ Supports, encourages and challenges colleagues in a constructive and supportive way.
+ Contributes to the development and future direction of Arc Bio alongside the Partners/Managing Partners.
+ Demonstrates and champions the Arc Bio culture.
**Communication and impact:**
+ Proven ability of presenting at a senior stakeholder and industry level.
+ Demonstrates thought leadership at a client portfolio or practice domain level.
+ Demonstrates the ability to influence, negotiate and overcome objections from senior stakeholders.
+ Effectively adapts communication style to suit different audiences and to gain buy in.
**Technical ability and skills** (ABC team members should be ready to communicate on these with both knowledge and authority-strong command; of at least three of these is required at Associate Partner level and above):
Industry:
+ Keeps up to date with factors influencing the pharma and biotech sectors (including M&A activity, pharma corporate innovation strategy and the various industry head- and tail-winds).
+ Maintains a strong current knowledge of industry opportunities and developments and our clients' operating environment. Uses these findings to draw conclusions, formulate actions and exploit opportunities relevant to the Arc Bio business.
Scientific:
+ Has a strong working knowledge of the science covering our clients' areas of focus.
+ In chosen areas of scientific specialism, is capable of constructively challenging client thinking on a peer-to-peer level, producing novel scientific strategic points of view to help clients view potential solutions from new angles where appropriate and useful.
+ Keeps aware of latest announcements coming out of key congresses, key experts in the field, and any overall, rapidly-evolving trends and how these might impact communication strategy recommendations to the client.
Strategy:
+ Can confidently discuss strategy in reference to client goals and objectives.
+ Understands and applies theoretical approaches and models used in strategy consulting. Able to integrate the relevant theories into a given client challenge.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
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Head of Digital Communications & Content Strategy
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive digital communication and content strategies across multiple platforms (social media, blogs, websites, email marketing, video).
- Lead and mentor a team of content creators, social media managers, and digital PR specialists.
- Oversee the creation, curation, and management of high-quality, engaging content tailored to specific target audiences.
- Manage client relationships, providing strategic guidance and reporting on campaign performance.
- Stay abreast of the latest trends in digital marketing, social media, PR, and content creation.
- Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and measure the success of digital campaigns.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and threats.
- Develop and manage content calendars and editorial workflows.
- Ensure brand consistency and messaging across all digital channels.
- Collaborate with clients' internal marketing teams to align strategies.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
- Proven experience (7+ years) in digital marketing, content strategy, and PR, with a significant portion in a leadership role.
- Demonstrable success in developing and executing impactful digital campaigns.
- Expertise in SEO, SEM, social media marketing, email marketing, and content management systems.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
- Experience managing remote teams and fostering a collaborative virtual environment.
- Creative thinking and a passion for storytelling.
- Proficiency with analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, social media analytics) and project management software.
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Senior Communications Manager - Brand Strategy
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Our client, a dynamic media and marketing group, is seeking a strategic and creative Senior Communications Manager to enhance its brand presence and public relations efforts in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK . This role will be instrumental in developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies, managing media relations, and crafting compelling narratives to elevate the company's brand across all platforms. You will lead a team and work closely with marketing, sales, and product development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement integrated communications and PR strategies to support business objectives.
- Manage all media relations, build strong relationships with journalists and influencers.
- Craft press releases, articles, speeches, and other communication materials.
- Oversee social media channels, ensuring consistent brand messaging and engagement.
- Manage crisis communications and develop response plans.
- Organise press conferences, events, and media briefings.
- Monitor media coverage and public perception, providing regular reports and analysis.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment of communication efforts with marketing campaigns.
- Develop and manage the communications budget.
- Mentor and guide junior members of the communications team.
- Measure and report on the effectiveness of communication campaigns.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications or PR, preferably within the media or marketing sector.
- Proven track record of developing and executing successful communication strategies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for storytelling.
- Strong media relations experience and a good network of contacts.
- Proficiency in social media management tools and analytics.
- Experience in crisis communications management.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Experience in managing a team is highly desirable.
This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape the brand narrative of a growing organisation. You will enjoy a collaborative work environment and the chance to make a significant impact. Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Senior Communications Manager - Brand Strategy
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Key responsibilities include crafting press releases, media advisories, and pitch materials; building and maintaining relationships with journalists, influencers, and key media outlets; developing and executing integrated communication campaigns across multiple channels; managing crisis communications; and monitoring media coverage and brand sentiment. You will also be involved in advising senior leadership on communication strategies and ensuring consistent brand messaging. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to develop creative and impactful communication plans that align with business objectives.
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills are essential, along with a strong understanding of the media landscape and digital communication tools. Experience with social media management platforms, SEO, and content marketing is highly desirable. This is a remote-first role, requiring excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with a dispersed team and external partners. A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field, coupled with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in media relations, corporate communications, or agency PR, is required. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for building brands and telling compelling stories, this remote role offers an exciting opportunity.
Senior Communications Manager, Digital Strategy
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The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in digital communications, with a strong understanding of SEO, SEM, content marketing, and social media analytics. You should be adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously, thriving in a fast-paced, remote environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is a creative mindset and a passion for storytelling. You will be expected to stay abreast of the latest digital media trends and technologies, implementing best practices to drive continuous improvement.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing comprehensive digital communication strategies.
- Managing and optimising social media channels and content calendars.
- Overseeing the creation of engaging digital content, including blog posts, articles, videos, and infographics.
- Building and nurturing relationships with media outlets, influencers, and partners.
- Monitoring and analysing campaign performance, reporting on key metrics.
- Managing digital advertising budgets and ensuring ROI.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated communication efforts.
- Providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members (if applicable).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in digital communications, PR, or a similar role.
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing digital communication strategies.
- Proficiency in social media management tools, analytics platforms, and content management systems.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.