EMEA Communications Strategy & Reputation Lead

Navan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Navan is seeking a Senior Director of Communications, EMEA to own the regional strategy, advise executive leadership, and shape the narrative across multiple markets. This role demands strong judgment in ambiguity, cross-market leadership, and the ability to balance global direction with regional realities.

The candidate will set regional priorities, manage governance, and lead crisis response while aligning with Legal, HR, and business leadership, ensuring a cohesive corporate voice across

Qualifications

• Typically 12+ years of experience in corporate, agency, public affairs, or executive communications.

Responsibilities

• Own the EMEA communications strategy and annual priorities.
• Advise executive leadership on reputation, risk, and market-sensitive issues.
• Lead regional reputation across corporate, product, financial, internal, and digital comms.
• Translate global strategy into locally credible narratives across markets.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive communications

Cross-market experience

Crisis management

Stakeholder management

Writing & storytelling

Fluency in French or German

Job description

Navan is seeking a Senior Director of Communications, EMEA to own the regional strategy, advise executive leadership, and shape the narrative across multiple markets. This role demands strong judgment in ambiguity, cross-market leadership, and the ability to balance global direction with regional realities.

The candidate will set regional priorities, manage governance, and lead crisis response while aligning with Legal, HR, and business leadership, ensuring a cohesive corporate voice across