Senior Communications Manager

Marcura; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Onboarding program

Wellness zone

Global opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Marcura is recruiting a Senior Communications Manager to align internal and external messaging. You will craft stories from across the business, manage the monthly CEO town hall and oversee a consistent corporate voice across channels.

The role requires strong writing, editorial judgment and the ability to collaborate with executives and global teams. Responsibilities include shaping internal communications, driving external PR, and producing content for LinkedIn and executive presentations,

Qualifications

• Significant experience in corporate communications, ideally in an international B2B organisation.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with a proven body of published work.
• Experience producing internal communications and programmes, working with senior executives.
• Practical media relations and corporate social media experience.
• Ability to challenge senior stakeholders constructively and defend viewpoints.

Responsibilities

• Own internal monthly CEO town hall content, script and follow‑up in a repeatable format.
• Act as internal reporter, turning wide contributor input into stories across functions and geographies.
• Write engaging narratives and presentations with the CEO and Executive Committee.
• Publish internal comms against a calendar aligned with priorities and developments.
• Coordinate with People team on relevant employee communications.
• Execute corporate PR programmes including media outreach and press releases.
• Create and publish Marcura's LinkedIn content and manage editorial calendar.

Skills

Corporate communications

Storytelling

Editing

Media relations

Executive audiences

AI literacy

Independent working

Maritime/tech familiarity

Tools

AI tools

Job description

About Marcura:

Marcura is a global leader in maritime technology and operations, supporting nearly one-third of the world's seaborne commodity trade. Our trusted platforms which span software, data intelligence and payments sit at the centre of digital transformation across the maritime industry. We are now seeking a Senior Communications Manager to join our high-impact team and contribute to the success of one of the sector's most forward‑looking organisations.

The role

We're looking for an experienced, creative communications professional to connect how Marcura communicates internally with how we present ourselves to the outside world.

You’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of our internal and external corporate communications, writing and publishing the stories, developments and messages that matter across the appropriate channels.

You’ll work closely with nominated colleagues across business units and functions who will supply stories and updates for you to turn into published work.

Central to the role is our monthly CEO town hall. We want to develop it into a compelling, repeatable programme with a recognisable format, a clear narrative progression and a wider range of voices from across the business.

We're looking for a natural storyteller who can find the interesting angle, bring complex subjects to life creatively and make people want to listen. You'll need strong editorial judgement, the confidence to express and defend your opinions, and the ability to challenge senior stakeholders constructively.

This is a senior, hands-on role working within the communications strategy and editorial direction established by the VP, Brand & Communications.

Key responsibilities

Internal communications and CEO town halls

• Own the monthly CEO town hall: write the script, build the content and create the follow up within a repeatable and consistent format.

• Act as an internal reporter, working with contributors across functions, businesse and geographies to turn what they supply into stories.

• Work directly with the CEO and Executive Committee to write engaging narratives, content and presentations.

• Develop and publish internal communications against a consistent calendar that connects company priorities, achievements and developments.

• Partner with People on relevant employee communications.

External communications and PR

• Execute the corporate PR programme, including media outreach, journalist enquiries and announcements.

• Research, write and edit press releases, articles, and executive briefings.

• Turn relevant internal stories into external content. Write up ensure significant external developments for internal audiences.

• Brief and review the work of external PR and editorial partners.

Corporate and executive social

• Write and publish Marcura's corporate LinkedIn content, and manage its editorial calendar

• Write LinkedIn content, speeches and presentations for selected executives

• Maintain a consistent, credible corporate voice across channels.

What we’re looking for

• Significant experience in corporate communications, ideally within an international B2B organisation.

• A natural storyteller with creative flair, curiosity and an instinct for finding compelling stories.

• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to make complex subjects engaging and accessible, and a body of published work to show for it

• Experience producing internal communications content and programmes. working directly with senior executives.

• Practical media relations and corporate social media experience.

• Intellectual confidence: someone with a point of view who can articulate and defend it, challenge constructively and remain open to better arguments.

• Strong organisational skills, initiative and the ability to work independently.

• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how communications support reputation, customer confidence and growth.

• High AI literacy, with practical experience using AI tools to improve communications work.

• Experience in maritime, logistics or technology would be highly advantageous.

What success looks like

Marcura has a monthly CEO town hall that people recognise and want to attend: a consistent format, a developing narrative and a broader range of contributors with content from each edition that carries on after the day itself.

Internal and external communications reinforce one another. Stories from across the business are turned into published work and shared with the right audiences. Corporate communications are delivered consistently and to a high standard.

The role brings creativity, editorial judgement and independence to execution, strengthening Marcura's communications and supporting its commercial objectives.

Competitive Salary and Bonus

We reward your expertise and contributions.

Inclusive Onboarding Experience

Our onboarding program is designed to set you up for success right from day one.

Marcura Wellness Zone

We value your work-life balance and well-being.

Global Opportunities

Be part of an ambitious, expanding company with a local touch.

Diverse, Supportive Work Culture

We're committed to inclusion, diversity, and a sense of belonging for all team members.