Assistant Manager, Global Issues & Communications

Unilever; Hatfield Heath; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational consumer goods company seeks an Issues & Communications Assistant Manager based in London. The successful candidate will manage global issues operations, ensure effective stakeholder engagement, and handle media relations. The role requires excellent communication skills, a background in PR, and experience working under tight deadlines. The company offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, gym access, and a flexible hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Free gym access

Discounted staff shop

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with journalists and managing the media.
• A good track record of driving the delivery of projects/campaigns.
• Desire for flawless execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage issue flares and develop management strategies.
• Oversee day-to-day issues monitoring and analytics.
• Support integrated issues management and planning across teams.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Understanding of the media

Ability to build strong alliances

Highly organised

Creative approach to finding solutions

Commercially aware

Culturally sensitive and resilient

Education

Background in comms/PR

Job description

A multinational consumer goods company seeks an Issues & Communications Assistant Manager based in London. The successful candidate will manage global issues operations, ensure effective stakeholder engagement, and handle media relations. The role requires excellent communication skills, a background in PR, and experience working under tight deadlines. The company offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, gym access, and a flexible hybrid work environment.