Communications Channel Manager - HEINEKEN

The HEINEKEN Company; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking a Communications Channel Manager in Edinburgh to manage and enhance their internal communication channels. The ideal candidate will leverage data to improve strategies and foster relationships within the Corporate Affairs team. Responsibilities include managing impactful campaigns and ensuring alignment with company values. This position offers a salary of £46,000 - £60,000 along with benefits such as an annual bonus, private healthcare, and extensive holiday.

Benefits

An annual bonus

Company‑funded Private Medical Healthcare

Double‑matched pension (up to 10%)

35 days holiday

Quarterly allowance for ciders and beers

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in communications, internal channel management and digital communications.
• Strong communication skills, able to influence a broad range of stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of crafting creative stories for channels.
• Experience turning data into insightful information and action.

Responsibilities

• Use data and insights to evolve and refine the internal communications channel strategy.
• Establish strong relationships with stakeholders to curate innovative content.
• Provide consistent communication and reporting on content and performance.
• Support the creation of campaigns across internal channels.

Skills

Communications

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Job description

Communications Channel Manager

Function: Corporate Affairs

Location: Edinburgh (St Andrews Sq) – hybrid with a mix of office & home working

Salary: £46,000 – £60,000 base depending on experience, plus full benefits listed below.

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 2nd January 2026

About the role

We want to wow the world with engaging stories on our culture, purpose and values. In this role, you’ll manage and own HEINEKEN internal communication channels, ensuring they are innovative, engaging and align with strategy and target audiences.

Reporting to the Head of Internal Communications, you will use data to evaluate the impact of traditional, digital and social communications.

Responsibilities

• Use data and insights to evolve and refine HEINEKEN UK’s internal communications channel strategy, identifying trends and ensuring campaigns have wide reach and engagement.
• Establish strong relationships within the Corporate Affairs team and key stakeholders to curate innovative and exciting content.
• Provide consistent communication and reporting to the team and other stakeholders to ensure clarity on content, performance and results.
• Support the creation and implementation of campaigns across internal channels, using data and insight to guide editorial and report outputs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in communications, internal channel management and digital communications.
• Strong communication skills, able to influence a broad range of stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of crafting creative stories for channels.
• Experience turning data into insightful information and action.

Benefits

• An annual bonus
• Company‑funded Private Medical Healthcare
• Double‑matched pension (up to 10%)
• 35 days holiday
• A quarterly allowance towards purchasing ciders and beers (low and no alcohol options available)
• Exciting opportunities to develop your career

Ways of Working

Our office sites operate a hybrid model – Tuesdays, Thursdays and one other day in the office, and two days from home. You are welcome to work from the office on those days as well.

Application

If you like what you’ve read and want to explore this opportunity further, please apply as soon as possible. The role may close early if we receive significant numbers of applications. Contact us at [e-mail] for accessibility adjustments or other support.