Manager of Communications

Caterpillar; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Peterborough is seeking a Manager of Communications to oversee communication strategies for the Medium Engines business. This pivotal role includes developing communications for corporate social responsibility and guiding facility messaging. The ideal candidate will have strong planning and influential skills, capable of engaging globally while promoting the corporate vision. This position requires full on-site presence, with occasional travel. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays

Up to 12% Bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Health and dental care plans

Optional benefits like holiday purchase

Qualifications

• Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational and strategic planning.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various groups and influence decisions.
• Knowledge of organizational communication techniques and media.

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of communication strategies for Medium Engines business.
• Act as an advisor to senior management on communications.
• Develop communication plans for global initiatives.

Skills

Planning: Tactical, Strategic

Interpersonal Relationships & Influencing

Organizational Communications

Effective Communications

Initiative

Job description

Career Area:

Communications

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don'tjust talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Title: Manager of Communications

Salary: £55,615 + per annum dependent upon experience

Location: Peterborough, UK

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays
• Up to 12% Bonus
• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%
• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

About Caterpillar

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Summary

As a Communications Manager, you will provide communications expertise for the Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD), supporting the Medium Engines business including a comprehensive global communications strategy and high-level support of governance. This role will also provide leadership and strategy in support of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities as well as oversight for facility communications in Peterborough.

What You Will Do

• The focus of the position is to support the development and delivery of communications for the Medium Engines business in IPSD, as well as development, support and governance of the strategy. The successful candidate will work across a global team, with customers based at multiple locations.
• Ensure all communications plans and tactics are consistent with the company’s strategic vision, IPSD’s priorities and reflect the Caterpillar, Cat and Perkins brands.
• This position acts as an advisor or consultant to senior management on communications, developing and executing communication plans for a variety of local and global initiatives.
• Responsible for deliverables that include speeches, video scripts, presentations, newsletter articles, website and internal all-employee meetings, working on multiple communications activities and managing non-repeating projects.
• Work effectively across functional boundaries to deliver communication solutions – partnering with our internal marketing group, Corporate Public Affairs and other communicators across IPSD as well as other external groups.
• The position works to develop innovative processes or methods to best use resources and technology in meeting the quality goals.
• The position will develop a strategy for CSR activities in Peterborough.
• The position will provide support to the local HR Manager as required, focused on support for standard HR processes and activities.

What You Will Have:

• Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
• Interpersonal Relationships & Influencing: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner. Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
• Organizational Communications: Knowledge of techniques and media for organizational communication; ability to utilize relevant tools to communicate information about the organization internally and externally.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Initiative: Being proactive and committing to action on self-identified job responsibilities and challenges; ability to seek out work and the drive to accomplish goals.

Additional Information

• This position is located in Peterborough, UK
• This position requires 100% on site presence
• Travel: 10-15% Globally

What You Will Get

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. You will benefit from a very competitive compensation and benefits package, career development and training opportunities, from a globally-renowned company which is driven by its core values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Commitment and Sustainability.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI

Posting Dates

December 17, 2025 - January 4, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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