Communications and Brand Manager

Philips; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health technology company in Farnborough is looking for a Communications and Brand Manager to lead the communication and brand strategy. The role involves collaborating with senior leadership, developing multi-channel content, and managing media relations to enhance the company's reputation. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in corporate communications and a relevant degree. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Family-friendly policies

Flexible benefits

Access to Philips University

Qualifications

• Significant experience in corporate communications, public relations or brand management ideally within healthcare technology or another regulated industry.
• Proven track record in developing and executing integrated communication strategies across internal and external channels.
• Experience managing agencies and advising senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of communication and brand activities that enhance Philips reputation.
• Translate global and regional communication and brand strategies into locally relevant plans.
• Develop and oversee compelling multi‑channel content including thought leadership articles.

Skills

Digital Marketing

Marketing

Management Experience

Profit & Loss

Analysis Skills

Microsoft PowerPoint

Market Research

Project Management

Product Management

P&L Management

Product Development

Branding

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business or a related field

Job description

Communications and Brand Manager – Philips, Farnborough, England, UK

Job Description

The Communications and Brand Senior Manager leads the development and execution of Philips UK&I communication and brand strategy across both external and internal audiences. The role enhances the organisation's visibility, reputation and employee engagement by delivering impactful campaigns and storytelling that bring to life Philips' mission to bring better care for more people across the world.

You will act as a trusted advisor to local senior leadership guiding the UK&I communication strategy in alignment with global frameworks. With expertise in media relations, internal engagement and brand management you will promote a positive public image, ensure message consistency and strengthen Philips' position as a leader in health technology.

This role requires a creative and strategic thinker and hands‑on communicator who thrives in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment working collaboratively across local, regional and global teams.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of communication and brand activities that enhance Philips reputation and drive engagement while measuring performance and continuously optimising results.
• Translate global and regional communication and brand strategies into locally relevant plans, content and campaigns that resonate with UK&I audiences.
• Develop and oversee compelling multi‑channel content including thought leadership articles, social media, videos and storytelling materials that reinforce Philips purpose and innovation leadership.
• Drive a strong internal communication agenda to inform, engage and inspire employees, ensuring alignment with the company culture and strategic priorities.
• Partner with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams to ensure unified messaging and effective leadership communications.
• Build and manage relationships with top‑tier UK media, key opinion leaders and influencers in close collaboration with regional and global teams.
• Lead local crisis communication responses ensuring consistent, transparent and timely communication.
• Monitor industry trends, media performance and stakeholder sentiment to inform strategy and maintain Philips leadership position.
• Manage budgets, agencies and performance metrics to ensure efficient delivery and accountability.
• Actively contribute to the Europe and International Region communications community by cascading and adapting programs for the UK&I market.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in corporate communications, public relations or brand management ideally within healthcare technology or another regulated industry.
• Proven track record in developing and executing integrated communication strategies across internal and external channels.
• Experience managing agencies and advising senior executives.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business or a related field.
• Strategic communication planning.
• Media relations and crisis management.
• Content development and storytelling.
• Digital and social media strategy.
• Stakeholder and project management.
• Campaign measurement and analytics.
• Budget and agency management.
• Employee engagement and internal communication.
• Brand strategy and governance.

Benefits

From a competitive salary and performance bonus to family‑friendly policies, flexible benefits and access to Philips University, a career at Philips comes with all sorts of wonderful benefits. Be sure to speak to your recruiter about all the benefits on offer.

About Philips UKI

In the UK we are recognised as a Disability Confident employer and are proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant & Mental Health at Work Commitment. We welcome all applicants including those from minority backgrounds, LGBTQIA and individuals living with a disability.

Because we are at our best when you are you can safely share any reasonable tools or adjustments needed during our recruitment process and beyond.

We are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that is conducive to personal and professional growth and encourage open discussions around flexible working options to ensure we tailor a working arrangement suitable to individual needs while aligning with business goals. If you have specific flexible working requirements please feel free to discuss these during the recruitment process with your TA Consultant.

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About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others.

Learn more about our business. Discover our rich and exciting history. Learn more about our purpose. If you’re interested in this role and have many but not all of the experiences needed we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care here.

Key Skills

• Digital Marketing
• Marketing
• Management Experience
• Profit & Loss
• Analysis Skills
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Market Research
• Project Management
• Product Management
• P&L Management
• Product Development
• Branding

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Full‑Time
• Experience: Years
• Vacancy: 1