Senior Corporate Communications Manager

Talktalk; Salford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communication services provider is seeking a Senior Corporate Communications Manager to drive reputation management and media outreach. The role involves overseeing communications strategies, mentoring junior staff, and engaging with local communities. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in communications campaigns, media relations, and a strategic mindset. This position offers diverse benefits including generous leave and a collaborative workspace.

Benefits

Collaborative office spaces

Free on-site parking

Generous holiday package

Private healthcare

Competitive pension scheme

Free broadband for all employees

Life event gifts

Inclusive employee networks

Salary sacrifice scheme

Big retail and leisure discounts

3 paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven experience of leading communications campaigns.
• Significant experience running a press office or leading media relations.
• Experience in a fast-paced, consumer-facing environment.
• Success in delivering colleague engagement, community, or charity programmes.
• Experience mentoring and coaching junior communications professionals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate communications focused on external and colleague communications.
• Drive innovation exploring new formats and channels.
• Manage media relations effectively.
• Develop proactive strategies to promote transformation and innovation.
• Build and nurture relationships with journalists and community partners.

Skills

Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills

Strategic thinker with a creative and innovative approach

Confident working with senior leaders and managing sensitive issues

Skilled at building and maintaining relationships

Highly organised, adaptable, and effective in fast-paced environments

Job description

As Senior Corporate Communications Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of communications strategies that protect and promote TalkTalk's reputation, both internally and externally. You will be part of a dynamic communications team, driving proactive media outreach to support our shift from telco to techco, and championing colleague engagement. You will also play a key role in building relationships with local communities and overseeing our charity of the year scheme.

Responsibilities

• Oversee TalkTalk's corporate communications, focused on external communications and colleague communications
• Drive innovation in communications, exploring new formats and channels to engage colleagues, media, and communities.
• Manage media relations, ensuring effective management of media enquiries, press releases, and issues management, as well as management of the communications calendar to ensure alignment
• Develop and execute proactive strategies to promote TalkTalk's transformation, innovation, and agility, using an array of tactics including media management and coaching and profiling senior executives
• Lead the development and delivery of communications strategies that enhance our reputation in the market and drive colleague engagement, including delivering colleague value proposition strategies which help to boost TalkTalk's reputation with prospective colleagues
• Build and nurture relationships with journalists, local media, and community leaders, working closely with colleagues in the Brand & Digital Media team
• Help to deliver the creation of high-quality content for internal and external channels, ensuring alignment with brand and strategy.
• Champion and manage the charity of the year scheme, working with colleague teams and external partners to deliver meaningful community engagement.
• Advise and support senior leaders on media and colleague communications.
• Mentor and develop junior communications professionals, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence.
• Monitor media, industry trends, and internal feedback to ensure communication remains relevant and effective.
• Analyse and report on the effectiveness of communications campaigns, using insights to drive improvements.
• In-depth understanding of communications, PR, and media relations best practices.
• Knowledge of internal engagement strategies and the importance of organisational culture.
• Awareness of community engagement, local partnerships, and charity initiatives.

Skills

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Strategic thinker with a creative and innovative approach.
• Confident working with senior leaders and managing sensitive or high-profile issues.
• Skilled at building and maintaining relationships with media, colleagues, and community partners.
• Highly organised, adaptable, and effective in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Experience

• Proven experience of leading communications campaigns and managing cross-functional projects.
• Significant experience running a press office or leading media relations or colleague communications.
• Experience in a fast-paced, consumer-facing environment, ideally during periods of transformation.
• Proven track record of delivering successful colleague engagement, community, or charity programmes.
• Experience mentoring and coaching junior communications professionals.

Additional Information

Some out-of-hour work will at times be to manage press enquiries and deliver colleague events.

Benefits

• Collaborative office spaces designed for creative thinking and innovation
• Free on-site parking at our offices
• Generous holiday package - 25 days annual leave, 3 wellbeing days, and your birthday off (plus the option to buy up to 10 more days!)
• Private healthcare for all employees
• Competitive pension scheme and performance-related bonus opportunities
• Free broadband for all employees
• Life event gifts - celebrating milestones like marriages and births
• Inclusive employee networks - open to all, supporting peer connection and thought-provoking conversations
• Salary sacrifice scheme - save on dental, gym, and more
• Big retail and leisure discounts
• 3 paid volunteering days a year - because making a difference matters to us too