Communications Manager

Brightvision Capital Partners, LLC; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

• Role field: PR and Communications Manager

Company Description

UNLEASH.ai is the go-to marketplace for Human Resources and breakthrough technologies powering the next era of work. Our market-leading conferences and exhibitions set the global benchmark - bringing together the leaders and pioneers who are repurposing humanity in the age of machines. We deliver trusted news, analysis, and trends that inform and empower the world’s leading employers and solution providers. UNLEASH has championed HR excellence and disruption since 2011, becoming the global destination for new ways of working and the industry standard that drives progress in Human Resources. Headquartered in London, UK, with operations across Europe and North America.

Our Mission: To be the world’s most loved and influential HR community and marketplace.

Our Vision: Together, we shape the future of work, so people live better lives today.

Our Purpose: Ignite possibilities.

Our Portfolio of Conferences & Exhibitions include:

UNLEASH WORLD (PARIS) – Where the HR World Meets: The most influential HR event in the world showcases the next wave of breakthrough technologies, along with the global innovators who are shaping the future of work.

UNLEASH AMERICA (LAS VEGAS) - The International Festival of HR: UNLEASH AMERICA, the fastest-growing HR event in the world, is where global HR Leaders come to do business and discover inspirational stories that change the way organizations think about HR and innovation.

Job Description

We are looking for a Communications Manager who can drive global visibility, craft sharp narratives and storytelling, and land coverage that matters. This is a high-impact role for someone who knows how to make an exciting and respected brand stand out in a noisy space.

This is a hands-on, commercial communications role reporting directly to the CEO. You’ll take ownership of media outreach, executive visibility, thought leadership, and PR campaigns for both our media and events businesses. You’ll be expected to work fast, write exceptionally well, and drive measurable results - from interviews and articles to social media growth and media partnerships.

You’ll help define the voice of UNLEASH to the outside world and make sure it gets heard in the right places by the right people.

Key Responsibilities

PR Strategy & Execution: Build and deliver a comms strategy that drives brand visibility and engagement across media, tech, and business audiences.

Media Relations: Cultivate strong relationships with journalists and editors across B2B, HR, tech, and business titles. Land impactful coverage and secure regular media opportunities.

Content & Messaging: Write clear, compelling press releases, pitches, and statements that cut through and get picked up.

Thought Leadership: Shape the external voice of our CEO and senior leaders across speaking, interviews, and opinion pieces.

Event Media: Own the media strategy for UNLEASH Conferences & Exhibitions. Coordinate press attendance, press rooms, and media partnerships on-site.

Social Amplification: Collaborate with content and marketing teams to extend media wins across LinkedIn, email, editorial, and other owned channels.

Crisis & Issues Management: Be prepared to act quickly and calmly to protect the brand’s reputation when needed.

What We’re Looking For

Strong PR and comms experience (6+ years), ideally in B2B, media, tech, or events.

A track record of landing tier 1 coverage and building journalist relationships.

Excellent writing skills - you can craft messages that get attention.

A newsroom mindset: fast-moving, trend-aware, and confident under pressure.

Experience supporting C-level execs with public appearances and content.

Strategic thinking with a roll-up-your-sleeves approach.

A global mindset and experience with international media preferred.

Why This Role?

Shape the external voice of a bold, growing brand.

Own global PR and comms strategy with real executive visibility.

Work across media and events with influence in Future of Work, HR, and AI.

Join a remote-first team that moves fast and thinks big.

What We Offer in Return

Additional Annual Leave Days: 25 days holiday a year; which increase under a length of service program.

Up to 3 Volunteer Days Annually: Support causes you care about while giving back to society.

Embrace flexibility in how and where you work.

Access to World-Class Influencers: Collaborate with pioneers and leaders shaping the global HR landscape.

Compassionate Leave: Up to 10 days off if you lose a loved one.

Enhanced Maternity Pay: 6 months of enhanced maternity leave support.

Life Assurance Scheme: Providing financial peace of mind with 4x your annual salary.

Employee Referral Scheme: Help grow the team and earn rewards.

Long Service Award: Celebrate your dedication and commitment.

Additional Information

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this role.

Please note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: At UNLEASH, we're committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We are a global community, and we believe our unique qualities should be celebrated as they are critical to our innovation. It's essential to us that you bring your authentic self to work every single day, no matter your age, ethnicity, religion, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, caring responsibilities, neurodiversity, or otherwise. Inclusion isn't just an initiative at UNLEASH.