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Debenhams Group seeks a Head of Communications to oversee a cohesive communication strategy aligning internal and external narratives. This central role requires a strong leader experienced in retail communications to engage employees and strengthen brand identity, ensuring clear and impactful messaging.
THE ROLE
At Debenhams Group, we are on a journey of transformation, revitalising our brand, culture, and connection with colleagues and customers alike. In a fast-changing retail environment, effective and authentic communication is vital to building trust, aligning our teams, and amplifying the impact of our work across internal and external audiences.
We are now looking to hire an experienced Head of Communications to lead and deliver our communications strategy across all channels, internally with our colleagues and externally with media and key stakeholders. This is a pivotal role that will ensure our voice is consistent, engaging, and aligned with our values and commercial goals.
This role will be based out of our central Manchester office.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Following a period of structural change, brand repositioning, and workforce transformation, the opportunity now is to bring clarity, consistency and energy to how we communicate, inside and out.
This role will drive an integrated communications approach that:
You will be responsible for leading the strategy and execution of internal and external communications across Debenhams Group, ensuring that our story is clearly told, well understood, and positively received.
Key Responsibilities:
External Communications
Reputation and Crisis Communications
Internal Communications
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
Your Skills, Knowledge and Experience
WORKING WITH US
At Debenhams Group we thrive on change, innovation, and pace. Every challenge is an opportunity, and every day is a chance to push boundaries. If you’re someone who embraces the unknown, thrives in a fast-moving, high-growth environment, and is ready to shape the future of retail, you’ll love it here. We want visionaries, disruptors, and doers—people who bring fresh thinking, relentless energy, and the drive to make an impact.
WHY JOIN US
Our mission is to create a workplace where everyone is respected, their individual differences are valued, and they can be themselves at work without exception.
2025 is a year for making bold moves, delivering real results, and driving forward with unstoppable momentum. If that excites you, then you belong at Debenhams Group.
Let’s lead the change together.
Benefits Include: (subject to level and eligibility)
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