Head of Communications

Manpower 2Sisters; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer is looking for a Head of Communications on a 9-month fixed-term contract. You will develop impactful communication strategies while managing a skilled team to enhance the brand and engage stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess crisis management skills and digital savvy, with a degree in Communications or a related field being advantageous. Join a passionate team and be part of shaping the future of food.

Benefits

Highly Competitive Salary

Car Allowance

Bonus

Healthcare

Excellent Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven corporate communications experience in food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Digital savvy with a data-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute external communication strategies.
• Manage communications team for brand voice consistency.
• Serve as an advisor on communications and reputation.

Skills

Crisis management

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Digital communication

Education

Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism

Job description

Head of Communications - 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Estimated start: March 2026

Location: Based out of a newly renovated Birmingham Support Centre which is a short walk from Birmingham International Railway Station with a journey time to London of around an hour.

Package: Highly Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Healthcare + Excellent Company Benefits

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

Role Profile

Are you an experienced Communications leader who is passionate about strategic storytelling and reputation management? 2 Sisters Food Group, a major player in the UK food manufacturing industry, is seeking a Head of Communications to develop and drive impactful communication strategies that enhance our brand, engage stakeholders, and support business goals.

Please be aware this is a 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract position, with an estimated start date of March 2026.

What you’ll do

• Lead and execute comprehensive external communication strategies aligned with our purpose and objectives across multiple business units.
• Manage a skilled communications team, ensuring consistency of brand voice and messaging across all channels.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on communications, reputation, and public affairs.
• Build strong media and stakeholder relationships, acting as the main spokesperson and monitoring industry trends.
• Prepare and lead crisis communications to protect brand reputation during challenges.
• Oversee digital engagement and ensure corporate messaging consistency with marketing teams.
• Collaborate with finance and executive teams to communicate clearly with investors.
• Develop a proactive public affairs strategy influencing legislative and regulatory matters.

About you

• Degree qualified in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related discipline is advantageous.
• Proven corporate communications experience, ideally within food manufacturing, FMCG, or related sectors, although not essential.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with ability to influence at senior levels.
• Expertise in crisis management, media relations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Digital and social media savvy with data-driven approach to measure communications effectiveness.
• Knowledgeable about industry trends including sustainability, health, and regulatory issues.

Why 2 Sisters Food Group?

Join one of the UK's leading food manufacturers, part of the Boparan Group, with a commitment to quality and innovation. We offer a dynamic, supportive environment where you can make a real impact.

Apply today and be part of a passionate team shaping the future of food.