Corporate Communications Manager

Danone; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food and beverage company is seeking a Corporate Communications Manager to enhance its reputation in the UK and Ireland. The role involves managing media relations, crisis communication, and digital channels. The ideal candidate will have extensive communications experience, particularly in FMCG, and a proven track record in corporate communications. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to a mission of better health through nutrition.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive experience in communications, preferably within FMCG or regulated categories.
• Proven track record managing corporate communications within large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement corporate communications strategy.
• Manage media requests and deliver campaigns.
• Oversee media monitoring and social media management.

Skills

Communication

Media Management

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Danoners are steering us to a more sustainable future, helping to make the world healthier. As a certified B-Corp, we have our Danone Impact Journey to 2026. This will only be possible with each and every one of our leaders. Do you want to be one of them?

Role Purpose:

The Corporate Communications Manager helps to build and, where necessary, protect the corporate reputation of Danone in the UK and Ireland. In contributing to this goal, the individual uses media relations as a channel to raise the company and its leaders’ profiles, helps manage the Danone UKI press office, drives key external campaigns, and manages and develops digital channels.

Role Focus:

1. Work with the Head of Corporate Communications to develop and implement a corporate communications strategy that enhances Danone's reputation both online and offline.
2. Respond to media requests across Danone’s brand portfolio promptly and independently, including participating in a 24-hour coverage rota and managing the press inbox.
3. Manage and deliver campaigns that tell the Danone UKI story, aligned with a broader corporate affairs plan, with a deep understanding of Danone UKI’s main categories and business footprint (Essential Dairy, Plant-Based, Beverages, Specialised Nutrition).
4. Manage issues and crisis communication protocols effectively.
5. Oversee media monitoring services, support social media channel management, and maintain the corporate website and social media monitoring tools.
6. Support the Head of Corporate Communications during crises and moments requiring reputation management.
7. Provide reputational oversight and media advice on UK brand PR activities as needed (not delivery).
8. Help profile Danone’s leaders through media engagement and other digital and face-to-face channels.
9. Design and deliver campaigns positioning Danone as a leader in health.
10. Engage with stakeholders, including building relationships with journalists and opinion leaders.

About you

Qualifications and Experience:

• Comprehensive experience in communications, preferably within FMCG or heavily regulated categories.
• Proven track record managing corporate communications within large, complex organizations.
• Experience in issues and crisis communication, with strong journalistic writing skills.
• Hands-on experience managing media proactively and reactively.
• Experience in developing and managing digital channels, including social media.
• Ability to create and execute campaign plans and contribute to wider communications strategies.
• Stakeholder management experience in a matrixed organization is beneficial but not essential.

Salary: The salary range for this role is £55,000 - £65,000 plus bonus and benefits.

About Danone

Our Mission:

At Danone UK & Ireland, we are committed to delivering better health through better nutrition for millions of consumers and patients in our communities.

Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are core to Danone's values. We foster an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued.

Application Deadline: The closing date for applications is 30/05/25. You will hear about your application after this date.

Job Details

We are a leading global food & beverage company dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, operating across four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition, and Medical Nutrition.