Senior Director PR, Communications and Trade Marketing

Future; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global media leader in London seeks a Senior Director of PR, Communications & Trade Marketing to enhance its communications strategy. In this hybrid role, you'll lead teams while driving the company's narrative across multiple audiences, ensuring clarity and creativity. The position offers a competitive salary and exceptional perks, including uncapped leave and profit-sharing opportunities.

Benefits

Uncapped leave

Profit-sharing bonus

Referral rewards

Wellbeing support

Share Incentive Plan

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in PR, communications and trade marketing, across both the UK and US.
• Experience developing communications strategies that build reputation, create awareness, and support growth.
• Understanding of the media and advertising industries, with established networks in advertising trade and consumer press.
• Experience leading and empowering diverse, multi-disciplinary teams across multiple markets.
• A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, building trust at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver Future's global communications strategy.
• Lead Communications and Trade Marketing teams to tell Future's story.
• Position Future as a trusted media partner.

Skills

Senior leadership experience in PR

Experience developing communications strategies

Understanding of media and advertising industries

Diverse team leadership

Collaborative leadership style

Job description

Future is a global leader in specialist media, reaching 400M+ people every month across the UK, US and beyond. Through our trusted brands, we connect passionate audiences with the content they love, and help advertisers, ecommerce partners, and subscribers connect with them too.

Our diversified model spans premium advertising, high-growth e-commerce, and fast-scaling subscription products. We are now looking for a senior communications leader to enhance how Future is seen by advertisers, industry partners, and consumers across our markets.

What you'll be doing

This is a high-profile role at the heart of a FTSE-listed global media business. Reporting to SVP, Consumer, as Senior Director of PR, Communications & Trade Marketing, you will shape and deliver Future's global communications strategy across corporate, trade, and consumer audiences.

You'll lead the Communications and Trade Marketing teams, ensuring our story is told with creativity, clarity, and impact. From positioning Future as a trusted media partner to building industry influence and strengthening consumer trust, you'll play a central role in how the world experiences Future.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• Senior leadership experience in PR, communications and trade marketing, across both the UK and US.
• Experience developing communications strategies that build reputation, create awareness, and support growth.
• Understanding of the media and advertising industries, with established networks in advertising trade and consumer press.
• Experience leading and empowering diverse, multi-disciplinary teams across multiple markets.
• A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, building trust at all levels.

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £90,000 - £120,000.

This is a Hybrid role from our London Office, working three days from the office, two from home

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level Professional 3 (P3)

Who are we…

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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