Brand & Communications Lead – Hybrid, Sustainability Focus

First Mile | Certified B Corp; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing allowance

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

First Mile is seeking a Brand & Communications Lead to elevate the company’s profile across trade bodies, government and enterprise clients. You will shape the positioning, messaging and tone of voice, while overseeing the press office, thought leadership and brand integration in a growing group.

You will manage the Brand & Design team, partner with Marketing, Sales and M&A, and drive commercial outcomes with a clear events, awards and PR calendar.

Qualifications

• Senior brand/communications leadership experience in B2B or corporate environment.
• Proven ability to build relationships with trade bodies, media and public-sector buyers.
• Experience leading and developing a brand/communications team and managing budget.

Responsibilities

• Own brand positioning, messaging and tone of voice across channels.
• Lead press office activities: releases, media inquiries and interviews.
• Develop and implement brand architecture and maturity, including M&A integration.

Skills

Relationship building

Public speaking

Content creation

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Education

Marketing/Comms degree or equivalent

Tools

Press office

Brand measurement tools

Job description

First Mile is seeking a Brand & Communications Lead to elevate the company’s profile across trade bodies, government and enterprise clients. You will shape the positioning, messaging and tone of voice, while overseeing the press office, thought leadership and brand integration in a growing group.

You will manage the Brand & Design team, partner with Marketing, Sales and M&A, and drive commercial outcomes with a clear events, awards and PR calendar.