Senior Manager, Communications

Stack Infrastructure; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the technology sector seeks a Senior Manager, Communications to enhance brand presence across the EMEA region. This role involves developing PR strategies, producing content, and collaborating with various internal teams to align communications with business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, industry expertise, and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven copywriting expertise in the technology sector preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive communications and PR strategies across the EMEA region.
• Produce high-quality content including articles and press releases.
• Build relationships with key media outlets and manage PR activities.

Skills

Communication

Copywriting

Project Management

Vendor Management

Negotiation

Content Development

Tools

Media Monitoring Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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STACK is currently looking for a Senior Manager, Communications, to join our EMEA team. This role will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering STACK's communications, content, and public relations strategy across the region. You will drive the development of high-impact messaging that strengthens our brand presence, engages key stakeholders, and supports the company's continued growth across diverse markets.

Responsibilities

INPUT ON STRATEGY
• Contribute to the development and execution of integrated communications, content, and PR strategies aligned with business objectives
• Lead the creation of relevant and timely content to support strategic initiatives, client engagement, and local stakeholder and community relations

CONTENT
• Produce high-quality written content, including thought leadership articles, press releases, case studies, white papers, blogs, brochures, social media posts, RFP responses, speeches, video scripts, and internal communications-ensuring consistency with brand voice
• Develop and manage a strategic content calendar in collaboration with internal subject matter experts
• Conduct internal interviews and research to inform content development and ensure relevance
• Provide guidance to Events and Design teams on communications-related activities to ensure brand alignment and clarity
• Monitor industry trends and regional dynamics to shape content strategy and messaging
• Collaborate with Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs and Strategy & Development teams to support community engagement
• Partner with the Social Impact & Sustainability team to support go-to-market strategies for related initiatives
• Work with HR to align content with employer branding objectives

PUBLIC RELATIONS
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key media outlets, including national, international, trade, and business press
• Manage the full lifecycle of PR activities across multiple European markets-from content development and distribution to media outreach, interviews, and follow-ups, both directly and via external agencies
• Identify and pursue media opportunities to elevate brand visibility and executive leadership profiles
• Oversee relationships with external PR agencies and ensure alignment with STACK's communications goals
• Lead the development and execution of crisis communications plans, providing strategic counsel and support as needed

INTERNAL SUPPORT
• Develop and maintain a media training program for senior leadership
• Support the Executive Management Team and other spokespeople in preparing for speaking engagements, including crafting talking points, coaching, and background research
• Create localized content tailored to regional markets, ensuring it aligns with the overarching brand voice
• Manage media monitoring tools to track relevant coverage and update keywords as needed
• Review media alerts and share relevant insights internally
• Provide regular engagement and performance reports on social media and media coverage across EMEA
• Produce media analysis reports to inform strategy and support continuous improvement

Skills & Qualifications
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong presentation abilities
• Proven copywriting expertise, ideally within the technology sector; experience in the data center industry is preferred
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools such as Meltwater
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proactive, team-oriented mindset with a high degree of flexibility and attention to detail
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills
• Fluent in English; proficiency in additional languages such as Italian, French, Spanish, or German is a plus
• Comfortable working in dynamic, cross-functional, and matrixed environments
• Background in content development, journalism, and/or corporate communications
• Established media relationships within European business and technology press
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness and ability to travel as required