Director of Strategic Communications

McLaren Bahrain; Woking; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Bahrain is seeking a dynamic Director of Strategic Communications to develop and implement an impactful communications strategy. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years' experience in global communications, particularly in the luxury sector, and be skilled in crisis communication and stakeholder engagement. This role is pivotal in enhancing the brand's reputation and guiding strategic communication efforts globally.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday plus bank holiday

Enhanced company pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus award

Private medical insurance

Life assurance benefit

Structured career development framework

Generous parental leave policies

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in global communications, preferably in luxury or automotive sectors.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Creating and delivering corporate messaging that enhances business reputation.
• Leading strategic direction for communications across all channels.
• Crafting high-impact communications for the CEO and executive team.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Storytelling

Job description

What to Expect

We are seeking a dynamic and intellectually agile Director of Strategic Communications to develop and execute a cohesive corporate communications strategy that reflects the values, ambition and influence of this leading luxury brand. This role owns the direction and coordination of our communications agenda across key functions, including Employee Communications and Brand & Product PR, ensuring alignment and consistency in messaging and strategic objectives.

As the lead for CEO and executive communications, the role will also drive the creation and delivery of a thought leadership platform that elevates the voice of the business in global conversations.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in global communications strategy, stakeholder engagement, and high-impact storytelling.

What You'll Do

We’re looking for a visionary communications leader to craft and deliver a bold, unified strategy that elevates our reputation, inspires our people, and influences the world around us.

You will be responsible for -

• Creating and delivering consistent high-impact corporate messaging and tone that enhances our business reputation and builds long-term brand equity.
• Proactively promoting the business, its partnerships and leadership perspectives through earned, owned, and social media channels
• Setting the overarching strategic direction for communications across all business channels
• Leading regular planning and alignment forums across the business.
• Crafting high-impact communications for the CEO and executive team; from keynote speeches and opinion pieces to global forums
• Drive the development of CEO Office and shareholder messaging that informs, inspires, and cascades seamlessly throughout the organization
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the business, guiding on corporate positioning, crisis communications planning and risk management to maintain stakeholder confidence.
• Drive effective governance and processes to ensure effective alignment of communications across the business.
• Establish measurable goals for communication, monitor and analyse trends, and provide actionable insights to adapt strategies to changing political and regulatory dynamics.
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience (minimum 15 years) in global communications, preferably in the luxury or automotive sectors.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills with a track record of cross-functional collaboration, successfully aligning multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and ability to navigate complex, high-pressure situations with composure and strategic clarity.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with particular expertise in crisis communication planning and reputation management.
• Proficiency in leveraging data and analytics to refine communication strategies.
  
  

What We'll Do for You

We Offer a Wide – Ranging Benefits Package, Which Includes

• Structured career development framework
• 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus award
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Life assurance benefit
• Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• Generous parental leave policies
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice
  
  

Who Are We?

No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.

It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks.

McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.