Head of PR & Corporate Communications

Head of PR & Corporate Communications - West Midlands

The rewards

• Up to £60,000 per year

Hours

• Hybrid — 3 days onsite

The role of Head of PR & Corporate Communications:

• Define and deliver a clear external communications strategy aligned to business priorities
• Develop the organisation's narrative, tone of voice, and messaging framework
• Advise senior leadership on communications strategy, risk, and positioning
• Lead communications around key announcements including financial results, strategic initiatives, ESG, and leadership changes
• Ensure alignment between internal and external communications
• Lead reputation management, including issues and crisis communications
• Support and coach senior leaders on media engagement and public positioning
• Develop high-quality thought leadership content — speeches, articles, commentary
• Drive proactive, high-impact media relations and PR campaigns
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists and industry influencers
• Manage and optimise the performance of external PR agencies
• Define the role of PR within the broader marketing and brand strategy
• Manage budgets and establish clear KPIs and performance metrics
• Lead and develop the PR function, setting high standards of performance
• Work cross-functionally with HR, Internal Communications, and senior stakeholders

The ideal Head of PR & Corporate Communications:

• Significant experience in PR, corporate communications, or reputation management
• Proven track record of delivering high-impact media coverage and corporate campaigns
• Strong experience advising senior executives and managing high-profile or sensitive issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong storytelling ability
• Strategic mindset with sound commercial awareness
• Strong influencing skills with the ability to challenge and advise at senior level
• Sound judgement and high levels of discretion in sensitive situations
• Calm, confident approach with the ability to perform under pressure
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Experience managing agencies and cross-functional stakeholders
• Media training and confidence representing a business externally
• Experience within industrial, engineering, or regulated sectors desirable
• Professional accreditation (e.g. CIPR) desirable

This is a newly created role within a well-established, market-leading organisation in the engineering and consumer technology sector, reflecting an increased focus on reputation, corporate narrative, and strategic communications.

Reporting into the Marketing Director, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior executives — combining strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, particularly in high-profile or sensitive situations.

The role offers a unique opportunity to shape the PR function from the ground up and play a key role in supporting business growth and transformation.