External Communications Manager

The Very Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail and technology company in Liverpool is seeking an External Communications Manager to develop and implement communications strategies. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of PR experience, strong writing skills, and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a flexible, hybrid working model and various benefits including a £1,000 flexible benefits allowance and ample holiday.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working model

£1,000 flexible benefits allowance

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Udemy learning access

Bonus potential

Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

Matched pension up to 6%

Qualifications

• Three to five years’ PR experience, particularly in corporate.
• Experience in large, complex businesses is desirable.
• Strong grasp of social media and website management.

Responsibilities

• Develop the external communications strategy.
• Manage press office activities and media enquiries.
• Write press releases and social media content.

Skills

PR experience

Excellent writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Social media understanding

Job description

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External Communications Manager, Liverpool

Client: The Very Group

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d276c903044f

Job Views: 18

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

About the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the head of external communications and investor relations to develop the external communications strategy.
• Manage day-to-day press office activities, ensuring media enquiries are answered in a timely manner.
• Write and issue press releases, op-eds, feature comments, and social media content (excluding employer brand related content).
• Originate and brief members of the leadership team for media interviews, speaking platforms, and stakeholder meetings.
• Support in the management of reputational issues, working alongside the head of external communications and investor relations, and PR advisors.
• Measure and report communications results back to relevant internal teams.
• Manage The Very Group’s corporate website.
• Manage key projects related to The Very Group’s corporate brand, including creative and tone of voice.

About you.

We are seeking a passionate, ambitious, and down-to-earth individual who is looking for an environment where they will have the opportunity to accelerate their knowledge, skills, and development within a high-performing team.

• Three to five years’ PR experience, with a focus on corporate. A mix of working in an agency and in-house is particularly desirable.
• Experience of working in or with large, complex businesses is desirable, as is an understanding of retail, tech, and financial services organizations.
• Track record in organizing and planning communications strategies, alongside using tactics to achieve your objectives.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, coupled with the ability to write compelling copy and attention to detail.
• Creativity and a ‘nose for a story’ in delivering proactive media coverage and owned content.
• Understanding of issues management and the ability to recognize potential reputational risks.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Confidence in speaking to journalists and other external stakeholders.
• High levels of self-motivation and time management.
• Strong grasp of the principles of social media platforms and experience in website management.

Some of our benefits.

• Flexible, hybrid working model
• Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
• £1,000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
• 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• Udemy learning access
• Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
• Matched pension up to 6%
• More benefits can be found on our career site

How to apply

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress, we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.