Remote Global External Communications Lead

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Job summary

Hitachi Energy UK Limited is seeking an External Communications Lead for the newly established Service Business Unit. You will drive strategic external communications, lead thought leadership, and coordinate with global teams to shape the external narrative and enhance brand reputation.

The role focuses on translating complex energy topics into clear narratives, building partnerships with business leaders, and securing speaking opportunities across markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in communications or related field.
• Significant external communications and media relations experience.
• Experience creating strategic communications plans in complex orgs.

Responsibilities

• Lead external communications for the Service Business Unit.
• Drive strategic initiatives, thought leadership, and press activities.
• Collaborate with leaders and global teams to align messaging.
• Identify speaking opportunities and media engagements.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Communication strategy

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, Marketing

Job description

Hitachi Energy UK Limited is seeking an External Communications Lead for the newly established Service Business Unit. You will drive strategic external communications, lead thought leadership, and coordinate with global teams to shape the external narrative and enhance brand reputation.

The role focuses on translating complex energy topics into clear narratives, building partnerships with business leaders, and securing speaking opportunities across markets.