Head of Strategy and Operations

Reckitt Benckiser LLC; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global health and hygiene company in Slough is seeking a Head of Strategy and Operations to lead corporate communications. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of corporate communications experience and will manage strategic initiatives and internal messaging effectively. This role offers competitive benefits and focuses on fostering a collaborative environment for impactful leadership.

Benefits

Parental benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Short-term incentives

Qualifications

• Approx. 10+ years Corporate Communications experience.
• Strategic communications planning and execution.
• Reputation tracking and management.
• Communications coaching and training.
• Stakeholder engagement, particularly with senior leaders in a business.
• Strong business acumen and experience of operating within a leadership team outside core area of expertise.
• Collaborative and visible approach to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own the communication & corporate affairs strategy for the function.
• Define the operating model with clear roles and responsibilities.
• Manage the communications governance within the function.
• Partner with the Corporate Affairs and Communications team.
• Coach and mentor the senior team within the function.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Listening skills

Writing skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Digital skills

Research skills

Time management skills

Adaptability

Stakeholder engagement and influence

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Business Acumen

Leadership

Brand Strategy

Relationship management

Job description

Head of Strategy and Operations

City: Slough

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Corporate Communications & External Affairs

Our communications and external affairs team are at the very heart of Reckitt's brand, purpose and products, bringing them to life around the globe for our employees, consumers, investors, governments and our suppliers.It's a rewarding task, growing and protecting Reckitt's image and brand. Every day, we design public relations and communication strategies that build awareness, trust and relationships, while steering us away from reputational risk. We do this by gathering and maintaining knowledge of our policies, principles, and business strategies, while keeping up-to-date with relevant developments right across our business units and trusted brands.From digital, media and events to employee experience, strategic relationships, and community partners, we identify opportunities to deliver on our business and sustainability agenda, while proactively identifying storylines and opportunities to advance our narrative.

About the role

Join Reckitt as we redefine Communications and Corporate Affairs on a global scale. In this pivotal role, you'll lead the development and delivery of an integrated strategy that aligns with our company vision and business goals, enhancing our reputation across a diverse range of stakeholders.

You’ll collaborate with subject matter experts to drive unified efforts across corporate communications, internal messaging, government affairs, media relations, and social impact. By establishing an effective operating model and partnering with senior leadership, you’ll ensure consistent messaging and engagement throughout the organisation.

Lead the creation of integrated campaigns around key initiatives, co-developing with functional experts for maximum reach and influence. Your strategy’s success will be measured with robust KPIs to continuously refine our communications and amplify impact.

Your responsibilities

• Own the communication & corporate affairs strategy for the function
• Define the operating model with clear roles and responsibilities to deliver efficiency and alignment
• Manage the communications governance within the function and into the broader organisation
• Partner with the Corporate Affairs and Communications team to represent the functional priorities as part of the broader communications plan
• Coach and mentor the senior team within the function to improve the effectiveness of their communications

The experience we're looking for

• Approx. 10+ years Corporate Communications experience
• Strategic communications planning and execution
• Reputation tracking and management
• Communications coaching and training
• Stakeholder engagement, particularly with senior leaders in a business
• Strong business acumen and experience of operating within a leadership team outside core area of expertise
• Collaborative and visible approach to leadership which involves valuing and supporting learning and teamwork

The skills for success

Emotional intelligence, Listening skills, Writing skills, Presentation skills, Interpersonal skills, Digital skills, Research skills, Time management skills, Adaptability, Stakeholder engagement and influence, Strategic thinking, Risk management, Business Accumen, Leadership, Brand Strategy, Relationship management.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.