Head of Comunications Spain

Michael Page; Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Head of Communications, Spain, to lead corporate communications, public affairs and reputation management for a leading international live entertainment group. Based in Madrid, you will shape strategy for Spain, align with global objectives and advise senior leadership.

You will build trusted relationships with government authorities, regulators and media, drive crisis communications, and oversee internal and external storytelling across the Spanish portfolio.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Corporate Communications, Public Affairs or Reputation Management.
• Experience engaging with government institutions, regulators and external stakeholders.
• Strong media relations, public policy and strategic communications.
• Experience leading complex reputational and communications challenges.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute Spain communications and public affairs strategy.
• Strengthen corporate reputation among institutional, industry and media stakeholders.
• Build relationships with government authorities, regulators and associations.
• Lead external communications and ensure message consistency across Spain.
• Lead crisis communications planning and response in the Spanish market.
• Collaborate with Legal, Operations, Marketing, HR and Corporate Affairs.
• Establish KPIs to measure communications impact.
• Represent the organisation at industry events and conferences.

Skills

Corporate Communications

Public Affairs

Reputation Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Crisis Communications

Leadership

Strategic Communications

Team Coordination

Media Relations

Bilingual Spanish/English

Job description

The Head of Communications, Spain will lead corporate communications, public affairs and reputation management for one of the leading international live entertainment groups operating in the Spanish market. The role will be responsible for building trusted relationships with institutional stakeholders, strengthening corporate visibility and protecting the company’s reputation across a complex and fast-evolving environment.

Our client is a leading international live entertainment company operating a diverse portfolio of entertainment events across multiple markets.

Spain represents one of the group’s most strategic geographies, with a significant footprint and ambitious growth plans.

The organisation combines entrepreneurial spirit with international scale, delivering world-class experiences to millions of attendees each year.

As the business continues to expand, communications, stakeholder engagement and public affairs have become critical priorities for the organisation.

The company fosters a dynamic, collaborative and fast-paced environment where innovation and ownership are highly valued.

This newly created role offers the opportunity to shape and enhance the reputation of one of the most influential players in the entertainment industry.

Description

• Define and execute the communications and public affairs strategy for Spain, aligned with business priorities and global objectives.
• Develop and strengthen the company’s corporate reputation among institutional, industry and media stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with government authorities, regulators, local administrations and industry associations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on communications, reputational and stakeholder-related matters.
• Lead external communications initiatives, ensuring consistency of messaging across the Spanish portfolio.
• Manage relationships with external agencies, media organisations and key opinion leaders.
• Develop proactive corporate storytelling and executive visibility strategies.
• Monitor regulatory, political and social developments that may impact the business.
• Lead crisis communications planning and response across the Spanish market.
• Drive effective stakeholder engagement programmes to support business growth and operational priorities.
• Partner with events and business leaders to ensure alignment on communications objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams including Legal, Operations, Marketing, HR and Corporate Affairs.
• Design and deliver internal communications initiatives that enhance employee engagement and alignment.
• Establish KPIs and reporting frameworks to measure communications effectiveness and reputation impact.
• Represent the organisation externally at industry forums, conferences and relevant stakeholder events.

Profile

The successful candidate should have:

• Significant experience in Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, Corporate Affairs or Reputation Management roles.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with government institutions, regulators and external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of media relations, public policy and strategic communications.
• Proven track record managing complex reputational and communications challenges.
• Experience operating within dynamic, highly visible and consumer-facing organisations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.
• Strong project management and organisational capabilities.
• Resilience and sound judgement in high‑pressure environments.

Fluent Spanish and English.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to join a leading international live entertainment company.
• Strategic leadership role with significant visibility and influence.
• Dynamic, entrepreneurial and high‑growth environment.
• Direct interaction with senior executives and key external stakeholders.
• Competitive compensation package and long‑term development opportunities.