Global External Communications Director

inchcape; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Inchcape is seeking a Head of External Communications to lead the global external communications strategy and elevate the company’s external narrative across corporate, financial and leadership channels.

The role partners with Investor Relations, regional teams and senior leaders to ensure a consistent, compelling narrative and strong media engagement on a global scale. A strategic, collaborative leader with automotive or international B2B experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and delivering communications strategies within complex, international organisations.
• Strong track record of building reputation and delivering impactful communications programmes across audiences and channels.
• Experience advising senior leaders on communications, stakeholder engagement, reputation management and complex business issues.
• Strong understanding of media engagement, corporate communications and executive communications.
• Experience supporting financial communications, corporate reporting or market-sensitive communications.
• Excellent judgement, commercial awareness and ability to translate complex business topics into clear narratives.
• Strong relationship-building skills across markets, functions and leadership teams.
• Collaborative leadership style and a passion for building capability and alignment across stakeholder groups.
• Experience within automotive, mobility, distribution or another international B2B environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Inchcape's global external communications strategy, aligned to the Group's strategic priorities and corporate narrative.
• Shape and strengthen how Inchcape is represented externally, building awareness of our differentiated business model, strategy and long-term value creation.
• Develop compelling communications programmes that enhance reputation, support thought leadership and position Inchcape as the world's leading independent automotive distributor.
• Lead proactive and reactive media engagement across international, national, trade and financial media.
• Partner with Investor Relations, regional communications teams and senior stakeholders to ensure a consistent external narrative across corporate, financial and leadership communications.
• Act as a trusted adviser to the CEO, Executive Team and senior leaders on media engagement, reputation management and strategic communications.
• Build capability across Inchcape's global communications community through coaching, collaboration and the sharing of best practice.
• Lead and develop external communications channels, resources and partnerships, ensuring activity is impactful, measurable and aligned to business priorities.
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of Inchcape's Annual Report & Accounts and ensure our external digital channels deliver a consistent, engaging and strategically aligned narrative that strengthens awareness, reputation and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Media relations

Executive communications

Corporate reporting

Cross-cultural leadership

Automotive industry knowledge

Spanish language skills

Education

Degree in communications or related field

Job description

Inchcape is seeking a Head of External Communications to lead the global external communications strategy and elevate the company’s external narrative across corporate, financial and leadership channels.

The role partners with Investor Relations, regional teams and senior leaders to ensure a consistent, compelling narrative and strong media engagement on a global scale. A strategic, collaborative leader with automotive or international B2B experience is essential.