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Senior PR & Communications Manager (FTC)
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: City of London, London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Senior PR & Communications Manager (FTC)
Location: UK | Contract: Fixed Term
About the Role
We're looking for a Senior PR & Communications Manager to join ManpowerGroup UK and lead our external and internal communications strategy. This is a high-impact role where you'll shape our reputation, drive thought leadership and ensure consistent messaging across all channels.
Reporting to the Head of Brand Strategy, Communications & Content, you'll work closely with senior leaders, marketing teams, operational directors, and external partners. Your mission? To grow and maintain ManpowerGroup UK's reputation with the press, stakeholders, clients, and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
Press Office Leadership
Deliver against UK KPIs, securing 120+ top-tier media coverage annually.
Manage crisis communications and act as a key liaison for clients when needed.
Drive press coverage for thought leadership initiatives.
Consolidate research and insights for media use.
Lead spokesperson training and create relevant market-driven content.
Coordinate with Global Communications on key issues and campaigns.Brand & Campaign Development
Align messaging across brand and campaign teams.
Provide strategic counsel to brand leaders and senior stakeholders.
Promote thought leadership content across press, internal channels, and social media.Internal Communications
Lead UK-wide internal communications, including SLT updates, town halls, and intranet content.
Measure engagement and implement improvements.
Support internal messaging for brand initiatives.Corporate Affairs & Partnerships
Manage relationships with key industry bodies (CBI, REC, APSCo)
Interpret policy and legislative changes, advising internal stakeholders.
Support political engagement and messaging.General Leadership
Develop and mentor the press officer.
Manage budgets and oversee team performance.What We're Looking For
6-8 years' experience in PR/Communications (agency or in-house)
Proven expertise in press office management and crisis communications
Strong writing, relationship-building, and project management skills
Internal communications experience and media training knowledge are a plus.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.Preferred Skills
Media training experience
Strong analytical and strategic thinking
Adaptability to emerging technologies, including AI in communications.
Ability to inspire leadership and drive change.KPIs for Success
Increased brand awareness and positive media coverage
Effective management of reputational risk
Strong senior stakeholder relationships
Balanced share of voice across spokespeopleWhy Join Us?
ManpowerGroup is proud to be recognised as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for 16 consecutive years. We value integrity, transparency, and diversity, and we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed.
We offer flexible working options and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or disability.
Please note: Candidates must reside in the UK and have full right to work.
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