Fantastic opportunity for a Head of External Communications to join a leading business in the Automotive industry.

You will be responsible for developing and delivering the External Comms strategy for the business using a multi channel approach and with an international remit.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing and delivering the proactive external communications strategy, including Corporate Communications, PR, Media Relations, Financial PR, Public Affairs, CSR & Sustainability and Sponsorship & Events.
• Keep abreast of the industry landscape, providing intelligence and insights on industry, policy, regulatory, political, stakeholder landscapes, agendas, issues and networks.
• Maintain and build the reputation of the business, helping to plan and respond for any crisis/reputational risks.
• Work with and manage external and international agencies.
• Responsible for managing 1 direct report.
• Support on Financial Communications for the group.
• Deliver and develop the business’ corporate narrative, helping to build the brand while creating brand awareness.
• Working with technical experts, you will be responsible for translating complex technical information into easy to understand engaging content/communications.
• Build and maintain relationships with key media.

Key skills:

• Proven experience in External Corporate Communications, working with media and key stakeholders.
• Knowledge of corporate communications best practice, including strong working knowledge of corporate public relations; crisis communications & issues management; and external communications.
• Ability to manage an integrated multi-channel Comms and Marketing strategy.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, experience working at senior levels (C-suite) within a large, global, organisation within a multi-stakeholder environment.

• Excellent communicator with impeccable writing skills and ability to be a strong story teller.
• Prior experience in Financial PR.
• Experience working for a multi-site business is required.
• This is a global role, so international as well as strong UK experience is highly advantageous.
• Prior Automotive experience is mandatory.