EMEA Communications Lead – Strategy & Media (4‑Day Onsite)

Financialnarrative; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Carlyle Group, based in London, is seeking a Communications Manager to shape and drive the regional communications strategy across EMEA within the Global Corporate Communications team. The role is based in London with an in-office requirement of four days per week.

You will manage announcements, support portfolio companies, engage senior leaders with media, and coordinate opportunities with cross-functional teams across the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years’ overall relevant experience in Corporate Communications, either agency or in-house.
• Experienced media spokesperson with established financial reporter relationships.
• Financial services experience required, private equity experience strongly desired.
• Experience working across global teams in a matrixed organisation.
• Multicultural experience and multilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an integrated corporate communications strategy to enhance Carlyle’s brand and support business objectives across EMEA.
• Manage transaction announcements.
• Support portfolio companies with communications-related matters.
• Identify and coordinate media engagement for senior leaders.
• Source and manage speaking opportunities at relevant industry events.
• Partner closely with our Investment, Investor Relations, Fund Management and Marketing teams in the region on communications activities.

Skills

Media relations

Spokesperson experience

Financial services

Multilingual

Stakeholder advisory

Crisis management

Cross-functional collaboration

European experience

Job description

The Carlyle Group, based in London, is seeking a Communications Manager to shape and drive the regional communications strategy across EMEA within the Global Corporate Communications team. The role is based in London with an in-office requirement of four days per week.

You will manage announcements, support portfolio companies, engage senior leaders with media, and coordinate opportunities with cross-functional teams across the region.