Senior Manager, Communications, Europe

Motorola Solutions; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Senior Manager, Communications for Europe. This role involves leading external communications, managing media relationships, and developing strategic communication plans. The ideal candidate will have strong storytelling skills and a robust background in public relations and project management.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus schemes.

Two weeks additional pay per year (holiday bonus).

25 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays.

Attractive defined contribution pension scheme.

Flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in media activities, including international relations.
• Outstanding storytelling and writing skills.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead external communications for Motorola Solutions in Europe.
• Develop strategic communications aligned to business priorities.
• Manage communications activities at major trade shows.

Skills

Public Relations

Strategic Thinking

Storytelling

Project Management

Media Strategy

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Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

The global communications team is the voice of Motorola Solutions, bringing to life the company’s rich history in innovation and commitment to helping keep communities and businesses safe, productive and thriving. Our customers are everyday heroes – from police officers and firefighters to utility workers and educators – and we proudly tell their stories through thoughtful campaigns that span media, thought leadership, employee engagement and other stakeholder communications.

Job Description

This is an opportunity for a seasoned communications professional - with expertise in public/media relations, reputation management and creative storytelling - to lead external communications for Motorola Solutions in Europe. The right candidate excels at gathering facts and insights and developing strategic communications plans aligned to business priorities. They are comfortable navigating complex situations and adapting as events evolve. An impeccable project manager, they easily navigate a network of cross-functional stakeholders to deliver robust campaigns and stellar results.

The position reports to the head of Global Communications & Media.

Scope Of Responsibilities

• Serves as a strategic business partner to the sales, product and marketing organizations, leading the development and execution of product launch and lifecycle campaigns across Motorola Solutions’ safety and security ecosystem.
• Leads customer storytelling across the region from discovery and development through execution, including coordinated announcements and events.
• Manages communications activities at priority trade shows across Europe.
• Creates well-crafted, concise and highly engaging external communications - pitches, press releases, bylined content - that bring Motorola Solutions’ innovation to life.
• Cultivates media relationships and generates strong trade, local and top-tier coverage.
• Develops thought leadership campaigns and content designed to elevate awareness and credibility of the company and its leaders.
• Works with business, government affairs, legal and other teams responsible for safeguarding corporate reputation on a variety of critical matters, including issues and litigation.
  
  

Basic Requirements

This role is based in our London office, with a hybrid approach to working from both the office and home. It requires occasional travel across the region to support business needs.

Specific Knowledge And Skills

• Strategic thinker who can build a network, gather information and translate it into communications plans and content that drive awareness and action.
• Outstanding storyteller with strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Savvy media strategist who knows how to leverage top-tier, trade and local outlets for earned coverage, as well as paid, shared and owned channels.
• Seasoned professional who exerts influence in navigating all levels of the organization and consistently exhibits strong judgment and commitment to excellence.
• Detailed project manager who leads complex workstreams with cross-functional contributors, meets tight deadlines and easily adjusts as circumstances change.
• Self-starter and motivator who consistently drives results.
• Significant experience and track record in running successful media activities; experience in international media relations and managing a team is preferred.
  
  

In Return For Your Expertise, We’ll Support You In This New Challenge With Coaching & Development Every Step Of The Way. Also, To Reward Your Hard Work You’ll Get

• Competitive salary and bonus schemes.
• Two weeks additional pay per year (holiday bonus).
• 25 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays.
• Attractive defined contribution pension scheme.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible working options.
• Private medical care.
• Life assurance.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Career development support and wide ranging learning opportunities.
• Employee health and wellbeing support EAP, wellbeing guidance etc.
• Carbon neutral initiatives/goals.
• Corporate social responsibility initiatives including support for volunteering days.
• Well known companies discount scheme.
  
  

Travel Requirements

10-25%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Company

Motorola Solutions UK Limited

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Software Development

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