Communications Manager

Gulf Oil; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits

Hybrid flexibility

Job summary

Gulf (part of the Hinduja Group) is seeking a Communications Manager to shape a new global communications function. You will lead internal and external communications, PR, corporate content and executive messaging across international markets.

You will identify newsworthy developments and turn them into engaging communications for employees, partners, media and stakeholders, supporting brand consistency across channels. Hybrid London office with home days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or related field.
• Proven ability to manage communications across international markets with clear, consistent messaging.
• Strong social media expertise.
• Proven ability to develop strategy and deliver measurable results.
• Experience managing agencies and stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to write clear press releases, blogs, speeches and copy for different audiences.
• Ability to align messaging campaigns with business goals and brand identity.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience coordinating multi-platform publication timelines, agencies and cross-functional teams.
• IT literacy with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement proactive PR and communications plans aligned with business objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, trade publications and media organisations.
• Prepare press releases, corporate announcements, media statements, news stories and Q&A materials.
• Create an internal communications programme with employee updates and leadership messages.
• Manage external communications across website, social media and corporate publications.
• Identify newsworthy developments and create compelling stories, case studies and newsletters.
• Support senior leaders with communications planning, content and messaging.
• Collaborate with senior management, regional teams, agencies and media partners.
• Monitor media coverage and provide regular reporting on activity and outcomes.

Skills

PR strategy

Stakeholder mgmt

Media relations

Social media

Content storytelling

Multi-channel

Crisis management

SEO basics

Project mgmt

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

CMS platforms

MS Office

Email marketing platforms

Job description

Communications Manager

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team at Gulf, for a talented communications professional to step into a brand-new global position, shaping the communications approach from the ground up while leading internal and external communications, PR activity, corporate storytelling and stakeholder messaging across a global group environment.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: PR Manager, Corporate Communications Manager, Internal Communications Manager, External Communications Manager, Communications and PR Manager, Marketing Communications Manager, Content Manager, Media Relations Manager, Communications Officer, Senior Communications Manager

SALARY: up to £65,000 per annum + Annual Performance Bonus (10% of Base Salary) + Benefits

LOCATION: Hybrid. Working from the Office in London (SW1Y) 3 Days per Week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) and 2 Days from Home (Thursday and Friday)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an excellent opportunity for a Communications Manager to make a real impact in a newly created global role, putting their stamp on the communications function while covering PR, internal communications, external communications, corporate content and senior stakeholder support.

As the Communications Manager, you will develop and deliver proactive communications and PR activity across international markets, helping the organisation communicate clearly and consistently with employees, customers, partners, media contacts and other key stakeholders.

The Communications Manager will identify positive news, business updates, partnerships, people stories and corporate achievements, turning them into engaging communications that support profile, reputation and brand consistency across multiple channels.

ABOUT US

Gulf is part of the Hinduja Group, one of the world’s largest and most diverse business conglomerates. Since 1912, Gulf has built a globally recognised brand synonymous with quality and performance. Operating across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas, we continue to strengthen and expand our global footprint through commercial innovation and strategic partnerships.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Communications Manager include:

• PR Strategy and Media Relations: Develop and implement proactive PR and communications plans aligned with business objectives

• Media Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, trade publications and relevant media organisations

• Press and Corporate Content: Prepare press releases, corporate announcements, media statements, news stories, briefing documents, key messages and Q&A materials

• Internal Communications: Develop a structured internal communications programme, including employee updates, leadership messages, town halls, announcements and business transformation communications

• External Communications: Manage corporate news and content for external channels, including the website, social media and corporate publications

• Corporate Storytelling: Identify newsworthy developments, interview employees and stakeholders, and create compelling stories, case studies, articles, newsletters, speeches and presentations

• Executive Communications: Support senior leaders with communications planning, content and messaging aligned with strategy, values and corporate positioning

• Stakeholder Management: Work collaboratively with senior management, regional teams, agencies, media partners, creative suppliers and external stakeholders

• Communications Reporting: Monitor media coverage and provide regular reports on communications activity, outcomes and results

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level qualification in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or a related field

• Proven ability to manage communications across international markets, ensuring clear, consistent and culturally aware messaging across multiple regions and stakeholder groups

• Strong social media expertise

• Proven ability to develop strategy and deliver measurable results

• Experience managing agencies and stakeholders

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills

• Ability to write clear press releases, blogs, speeches and copy for different audiences

• Ability to align messaging campaigns with business goals and brand identity

• Ability to handle unexpected public relations issues and protect organisational reputation

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong editing and proofreading abilities with excellent attention to detail

• Experience managing digital communication channels and social media platforms

• Strong skills across multi-channel content platforms, basic SEO and analytics tools

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines

• Experience using content management systems, email marketing platforms and Microsoft Office

• Experience coordinating multi-platform publication timelines, agencies and cross-functional teams

• Creative approach to communication solutions that engage audiences and support organisational objectives

• IT literate with Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Project and Excel

• First-class presentation skills

• Commercially astute and customer focused

• Action-oriented, flexible, innovative and results driven

• Able to work effectively in a multicultural environment

• Strong oral and written communication skills, with fluent English

DESIRABLE

• Experience in media relations and reputation management

• Experience managing communication during organisational change or crisis situations

• Membership of a relevant professional communications body

BENEFITS

• Annual performance bonus of 10% of base salary

• Generous Health Insurance

• Generous Life Insurance

• Annual holidays

• Tax saving pension contribution

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to accept applications from candidates that require sponsorship