Global External Communications Lead

Smiths Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & career growth

Health & wellbeing benefits

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

Smiths Detection is seeking a Communications Manager to steer external communications, media relations and executive positioning on a global scale. The role intersects with digital visibility, SEO and AI-enabled discovery to strengthen brand reputation and market leadership.

You will craft compelling narratives, oversee agencies, and partner with internal teams to deliver integrated campaigns across markets and channels.

Qualifications

• Experience in Corporate Communications, External Communications or Public Relations.
• Proven success in B2B communications and thought leadership.
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills with executive support experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop external comms strategies aligned with brand objectives.
• Lead media relations, thought leadership and agency management.
• Translate complex topics into clear communications for diverse audiences.
• Drive social and digital visibility, including SEO and emerging AI search concepts.
• Measure impact with analytics and provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver integrated campaigns.

Skills

Corporate Communications

Media Relations

Thought Leadership

Executive Communications

Agency Management

Job description

Smiths Detection is seeking a Communications Manager to steer external communications, media relations and executive positioning on a global scale. The role intersects with digital visibility, SEO and AI-enabled discovery to strengthen brand reputation and market leadership.

You will craft compelling narratives, oversee agencies, and partner with internal teams to deliver integrated campaigns across markets and channels.