Communications Manager

TipTopJob; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic lifestyle brand in Leeds is seeking a Communications Manager to enhance external communications. This role involves strategic planning, media relations, and digital content management. The ideal candidate has over three years of experience in PR or communications and possesses exceptional writing skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working model

Flexible start and finish times

Health cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in communications, PR, or similar roles.
• Strong background in managing digital content and corporate social media.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communication plans.
• Build strong relationships with media and influencers.
• Oversee content development including newsletters and brochures.
• Lead internal communications initiatives.
• Collaborate on digital messaging and track engagement.
• Support strategic launches and events.

Skills

Communications strategy development

Media relations

Content creation

Digital and social media management

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Job description

Location: Leeds

Hybrid

Salary: A GBP 28,000 : A GBP 35,000

Full:time Permanent 37.5 hours per week

About The Role

Our client, a fast:growing lifestyle brand, is seeking a strategic, creative, and results:driven Communications Manager to elevate their external communications and brand visibility. This newly created role presents a rare opportunity to shape and lead the external comms function in a dynamic, high:growth business.

As Communications Manager, you will work closely with the Head of Brand and cross:functional teams to craft and implement impactful communications strategies that enhance brand credibility, support commercial growth, and engage a broad audience across multiple channels. This is a perfect next step for an ambitious comms professional ready to take ownership and make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute integrated communication plans that align with brand and business objectives.
• Media Relations: Build strong relationships with media and influencers; craft and distribute press releases, media kits, and manage press inquiries.
• Content Creation: Oversee development of high:quality internal and external content including newsletters, B2B brochures, LinkedIn content calendars, and brand hub updates.
• Internal Comms: Lead initiatives to inform and engage employees, driving internal alignment and brand advocacy.
• Digital and Social: Collaborate with the wider brand team to ensure consistent messaging across digital channels; track engagement and recommend optimisations.
• Campaigns and Events: Support strategic launches and events with engaging, brand:aligned communications.
• Brand Stewardship: Ensure visual and verbal brand consistency across all touchpoints; support the evolution of brand guidelines and positioning.
• Performance and Insight: Track, measure, and report on campaign effectiveness, using insights to drive continuous improvement.
  
  

Experience Required For The Role

• 3+ years experience in communications, PR, or similar roles.
• Strong background in managing digital content and corporate social media platforms.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and a flair for storytelling.
• Confident copywriter with a consistent tone of voice and audience:first mindset.
• Comfortable in a fast:paced, agile environment with multiple priorities.
• Passionate about brand and content, with a track record of developing compelling communications that drive engagement.
• Strong stakeholder management and project leadership skills.
• Confident when dealing with media, senior leaders, and cross:functional teams.
  
  

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary (DOE) + performance:related bonus
• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), with option to buy extra days
• Hybrid working model (1 day per week remote)
• Flexible start and finish times
• Onsite parking
• Generous staff discount and sample shop
• Health cash plan (post:probation)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Paid sick leave and staff wellbeing initiatives
• Annual paid:for staff party
  
  

If you would like for the role of Communications Manager then please to or call Jade on

Closing date is 08.09.2025 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications

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