Strategic PR & Corporate Communications Lead | Hybrid

Spotlight Recruitment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid in Reading

WFH 2 days

Cycle to Work

Electric Car scheme

Retail discounts

Annual leave 30 days

Job summary

Spotlight Recruitment is assisting a leading UK infrastructure organisation in appointing a PR & Corporate Communications Lead. This hybrid role is based in Reading, requiring 3 days in the office to shape external communications, reputation management and stakeholder engagement at senior levels.

You will own corporate messaging, advise executives, manage media relations and crisis readiness, while guiding internal communications and engagement with communities and public sector partners.

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level experience within Corporate Affairs or Public Relations.
• Experience advising executive teams in high-pressure environments.
• Proven track record managing complex reputation challenges.
• Background within regulated or infrastructure sectors advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead external communications and corporate affairs strategy.
• Oversee media relations, agencies and crisis preparedness.
• Advise senior executives on reputation and messaging.

Skills

Senior-level leadership

Corporate Affairs

Media relations

Crisis management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Spotlight Recruitment is assisting a leading UK infrastructure organisation in appointing a PR & Corporate Communications Lead. This hybrid role is based in Reading, requiring 3 days in the office to shape external communications, reputation management and stakeholder engagement at senior levels.

You will own corporate messaging, advise executives, manage media relations and crisis readiness, while guiding internal communications and engagement with communities and public sector partners.