Communications Manager

Description

Communications Manager

Location: Leeds

Hybrid

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000

Full-time | Permanent | 37.5 hours per week

About the Role

Our client, a fast-growing lifestyle brand, is seeking a strategic, creative, and results-driven Communications Manager to elevate their external communications and brand visibility. This newly created role presents a rare opportunity to shape and lead the external comms function in a dynamic, high-growth business.

As Communications Manager, you will work closely with the Head of Brand and cross-functional teams to craft and implement impactful communications strategies that enhance brand credibility, support commercial growth, and engage a broad audience across multiple channels. This is a perfect next step for an ambitious comms professional ready to take ownership and make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning: Develop and execute integrated communication plans that align with brand and business objectives.

Media Relations: Build strong relationships with media and influencers; craft and distribute press releases, media kits, and manage press inquiries.

Content Creation: Oversee development of high-quality internal and external content including newsletters, B2B brochures, LinkedIn content calendars, and brand hub updates.

Internal Comms: Lead initiatives to inform and engage employees, driving internal alignment and brand advocacy.

Digital & Social: Collaborate with the wider brand team to ensure consistent messaging across digital channels; track engagement and recommend optimisations.

Campaigns & Events: Support strategic launches and events with engaging, brand-aligned communications.

Brand Stewardship: Ensure visual and verbal brand consistency across all touchpoints; support the evolution of brand guidelines and positioning.

Performance & Insight: Track, measure, and report on campaign effectiveness, using insights to drive continuous improvement.

Experience Required for the role:

3+ years’ experience in communications, PR, or similar roles.

Strong background in managing digital content and corporate social media platforms.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and a flair for storytelling.

Confident copywriter with a consistent tone of voice and audience-first mindset.

Comfortable in a fast-paced, agile environment with multiple priorities.

Passionate about brand and content, with a track record of developing compelling communications that drive engagement.

Strong stakeholder management and project leadership skills.

Confident when dealing with media, senior leaders, and cross-functional teams.

Benefits include:

Competitive salary (DOE) + performance-related bonus

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), with option to buy extra days

Hybrid working model (1 day per week remote)

Flexible start and finish times

Onsite parking

Generous staff discount & sample shop

Health cash plan (post-probation)

Cycle to Work scheme

Paid sick leave and staff wellbeing initiatives

Annual paid-for staff party

If you would like to apply for the role of Communications Manager then please email your CV to (url removed) or call Jade on (phone number removed)

Closing date is 08.09.2025 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications

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