Global Chief Communications Officer

Phifer & Company; London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty powerhouse seeks a Global Chief Communications Officer to shape its brand narrative globally. This pivotal role involves crafting communication strategies, managing corporate reputation, and leading a global team to enhance brand visibility and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will have substantial experience in the beauty or luxury sectors, with a focus on inclusivity and sustainability.

Benefits

Relocation options

Equity participation

World-class benefits

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive communications leadership experience.
• Proven expertise leading global teams in visible, consumer-facing organizations.
• Deep understanding of digital and earned media landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Craft and lead a comprehensive global communications vision.
• Serve as strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team.
• Lead global issues preparedness and response.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Advisory

Stakeholder Management

Storytelling

Crisis Management

Job description

Global Chief Communications Officer

Location: Global HQ / Flexible Major Market

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

IBeauty, Cosmetics

About the Role

As our Global Chief Communications Officer, you’ll shape the voice and soul of a beauty powerhouse — one that empowers self-expression, celebrates diversity, and redefines standards of beauty across borders. This is your chance to architect a globally resonant brand narrative while building trust, loyalty, and love among consumers, stakeholders, and communities in over 80 countries.

You’ll lead and elevate global communications strategy across all channels — from executive positioning and brand storytelling to crisis preparedness and sustainability thought leadership.

️ Key Responsibilities

• Global Communications Strategy: Craft and lead a comprehensive communication vision that reflects the company’s purpose, brand ethos, and innovation agenda on a global scale

• Corporate Reputation & ESG Storytelling: Position the company as a purpose-driven beauty leader by amplifying commitments to inclusivity, sustainability, and transparency

• Executive Visibility: Serve as strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team, shaping their public profiles and internal engagement

• Brand & Campaign Communications: Partner closely with brand and marketing teams to amplify launches, activations, and culturally-relevant campaigns

• Media Relations & Thought Leadership: Cultivate relationships with global media, influencers, and key opinion leaders to drive coverage and narrative leadership

• Crisis & Issues Management: Lead global issues preparedness and response with poise and integrity

• Employee Communications: Foster alignment and culture across a global workforce through clear, engaging internal communications

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive communications leadership experience, preferably in beauty, luxury, fashion, or lifestyle sectors

• Proven expertise leading global teams and campaigns in highly visible, consumer-facing organizations

• Deep understanding of digital, social, and earned media landscapes across global markets

• Exceptional storytelling, advisory, and stakeholder management capabilities

• Demonstrated agility in navigating complex reputational environments

What We Offer

• Influence at the highest levels of a globally admired beauty house

• A platform to drive social change, champion inclusivity, and shape industry-defining stories

• Competitive executive package with relocation options, equity participation, and world-class benefits