Head of Communications

Sodexo; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Communications to lead the internal and external communications strategy. This role involves collaboration with top management, media relations, and strategic storytelling to enhance brand presence. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in a large organization and a proven track record in media coverage. Competitive salary of £62,000 plus bonus and car allowance offered.

Benefits

20+ Sodexo benefits including retirement plan

Discounts to 1,900+ brands

Gym discount

Confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a large matrix organisation.
• Proven track record securing high-impact media coverage.
• Self-starter managing projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic communications plan.
• Collaborate with the CEO on key messages.
• Lead media relations strategy across the UK & Ireland.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Strong project management

Creativity

Digital communication tools proficiency

Education

Graduate calibre

Job description

Job Type: Contract. Job Sector: Marketing, PR. Region: North West. Location: Hybrid – Salford. Salary: £62,000 per annum + car allowance + bonus. Posted: 26/11/2025. Recruiter: Sodexo.

Overview

We are looking for a Head of Communications to join the regional Brand & Communications team. This role leads internal and external communications planning and delivery to support Sodexo Live! UK&I growth ambitions and to be seen as an employer of choice.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic communications plan aligned with company objectives.
• Collaborate with the CEO and executive leadership to articulate key messages.
• Lead media relations strategy across the UK & Ireland, building relationships with tier‑one trade and national journalists.
• Deliver external communications plan with speaking opportunities, content creation (speeches case studies).
• Elevate brand presence through strategic storytelling and content creation on website and social media.
• Develop and oversee crisis communication protocols.
• Monitor and assess communication effectiveness using metrics and analytics, reporting to the CEO and leadership team.

Ideal Candidate

• Graduate calibre with strong experience in a large matrix organisation.
• Professional communications generalist delivering a 360 external/internal programme.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, operating at all business levels.
• Proven track record securing high‑impact coverage in top‑tier national and trade media.
• Self‑starter, managing projects independently and meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong project management, balancing hard and soft skills, engaging stakeholders.
• Organisational skills, attention to detail, proactive in anticipating setbacks.
• Creativity, continuous improvement mindset, digital communication tools proficiency.
• Experience setting KPIs for communications and demonstrating impact.

Package

£62,000 + bonus + car allowance. Interviews to be held in January.

Benefits

20+ Sodexo benefits including retirement plan, discounts to 1,900+ brands, gym discount, confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme.

EEO Statement

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.

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