Brand & Communications Lead for Growth & Partnerships

First Mile; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary and benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Monthly wellbeing allowance

Regular socials and events

Job summary

First Mile is seeking a Brand & Comms Lead to own external brand, relationships and communications nationwide. This new role focuses on partnerships, trade bodies, press, and the brand narrative, reporting to Group Marketing Director and leading the Brand & Design team.

You will shape messaging, drive ESG/B Corp storytelling, manage budgets and coordinate events, awards and thought leadership to fuel growth beyond London.

Qualifications

• Senior brand/communications or PR leadership experience.
• Proven ability to build relationships with trade bodies and media.
• Experience leading a brand or communications budget and driving revenue.
• Strong writing, storytelling and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a target relationship map with trade bodies, industry groups and government bodies.
• Own the events and conference calendar, including industry expos and procurement events.
• Run the referral and advocacy programme to convert customers into advocates.
• Own messaging, tone of voice and the website/content narrative; lead press office activities.

Skills

Relationship building

Networking

Copywriting

Storytelling

Brand positioning

PR / press

Budget management

Team leadership

Job description

First Mile is seeking a Brand & Comms Lead to own external brand, relationships and communications nationwide. This new role focuses on partnerships, trade bodies, press, and the brand narrative, reporting to Group Marketing Director and leading the Brand & Design team.

You will shape messaging, drive ESG/B Corp storytelling, manage budgets and coordinate events, awards and thought leadership to fuel growth beyond London.