Senior PR and Communications Manager

Rubicon Recruitment; Lower Blandford St Mary; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in cybersecurity is seeking a Senior PR & Communications Manager to join their leadership team in Bournemouth. This hybrid role involves leading the communications strategy, managing media relations, and enhancing the company's public image. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in PR, including 5 years in senior roles, along with exceptional writing skills and proven media relations expertise. Competitive salary up to £75,000 plus benefits including a performance bonus and hybrid working.

Benefits

Hybrid working (3 days per week in the office)

Half-yearly performance bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Wellbeing allowance

Company pension scheme

Paid maternity & paternity leave

Free parking

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative culture in a 'Best Companies to Work For'

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in PR & Communications, with at least 5 in a senior role.
• Proven expertise in media relations and acting as a spokesperson.
• Ability to translate complex topics into clear messages.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK PR & Communications strategy in collaboration with Global teams.
• Manage media relations, public affairs, and crisis communications.
• Create and approve high-quality content for communications.

Skills

PR & Communications expertise

Media relations

Exceptional writing and editing

Leadership and coaching

Fluent English

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Senior PR & Communications Manager | Bournemouth (Hybrid) | Up to £75,000 + 10% Bonus

Rubicon are proud to be supporting a global leader in cybersecurity as they seek a Senior PR & Communications Manager to join their senior leadership team.

This is a pivotal role with significant influence, responsible for leading communications strategy, strengthening brand reputation, and elevating the organisation's voice across media, government, and industry platforms. As Senior PR & Communications Manager, you'll work closely with UK and Global leadership teams to deliver impactful PR and communications initiatives. You'll lead a high‑performing communications team, act as a key media spokesperson, and play a critical role in protecting and enhancing the company's public image.

Benefits

• Hybrid working (3 days per week in the Bournemouth office)
• Half-yearly performance bonus
• Private Medical Insurance
• Wellbeing allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Free parking
• Career progression within a globally recognised cybersecurity brand
• A collaborative, people‑first culture within a Top 50 'Best Companies to Work For' (2025)

Responsibilities

• Owning and delivering the UK PR & Communications strategy in partnership with Global PR teams.
• Leading media relations, public affairs, and crisis communications in line with company guidelines.
• Acting as a primary media spokesperson and supporting executive leadership with interviews and external engagements.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists, editors, industry bodies, and government stakeholders.
• Overseeing internal and external communications channels to ensure a consistent and compelling brand voice.
• Creating and approving high‑quality content including press releases, opinion pieces, blogs, articles, and statements.
• Managing PR agencies, social media communications, and media monitoring activities.
• Planning and delivering PR events, media briefings, conferences, and webinars.
• Representing the organisation at industry associations, trade bodies, and public forums.
• Producing insightful qualitative and quantitative PR performance reports.

Experience & Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in PR & Communications, with at least 5 years in a senior or leadership role.
• Proven media relations expertise and spokesperson experience.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills across B2B and B2C communications.
• Strong ability to translate complex technical or cybersecurity topics into clear, engaging messages.
• Experience managing agencies and working closely with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
• Fluent English and advanced MS Office skills.

Desirable Experience

• Background in technology, IT, or cybersecurity.
• Experience working within a global or matrix organisation.
• Exposure to crisis communications and public affairs.

If you're a confident, strategic communications leader ready to shape reputation and influence at a senior level within a globally respected cybersecurity brand — we’d love to hear from you.