Communications Manager

Gulf; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Annual holidays

Tax saving pension contribution

Job summary

Gulf is seeking a Communications Manager to lead a newly created global role covering PR, internal and external communications, and senior stakeholder support. You will craft proactive communications, identify stories, and ensure consistent messaging across international markets and channels.

The role involves developing corporate content, managing agencies and partnerships, and supporting leadership with strategic communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Communications, PR, Marketing or related field.
• Proven ability to manage communications across international markets with clear, culturally aware messaging.
• Strong social media expertise.
• Proven ability to develop strategy and deliver measurable results.
• Experience managing agencies and stakeholders.
• Excellent writing for press releases, blogs, speeches and copy.
• Ability to align messaging with business goals and brand identity.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience using CMS, email platforms, and MS Office.
• Experience coordinating multi-platform publication timelines.

Responsibilities

• PR strategy and media relations: develop and implement proactive plans.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media organizations.
• Prepare press releases, corporate announcements and media statements.
• Develop internal communications programmes and leadership messaging.
• Manage external communications for websites, social media and publications.
• Create compelling corporate storytelling across channels.
• Support senior leaders with communications planning and messaging.
• Collaborate with regional teams, agencies and partners.
• Monitor media coverage and report on outcomes and results.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Media relations

Written & verbal comms

Social media expertise

Strategic thinking

Copywriting

Multichannel communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field

Tools

CMS platforms

Email marketing platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

• 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