Head of PR & Corporate Communications

Head of PR & Corporate Communications
Location: West Midlands (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Salary: Up to £60,000

About the Opportunity
We're partnering with a well-established, market-leading organisation within the engineering and consumer technology sector to appoint a Head of PR & Corporate Communications.
This is a newly created role, reflecting the organisation's increased focus on reputation, corporate narrative, and strategic communications. It offers a unique opportunity to shape the function from the ground up, influence senior leadership, and play a key role in supporting business growth and transformation.

The Role
Reporting into the Marketing Director, you will lead the organisation's external communications strategy-defining how the business presents itself to key stakeholders, media, and the wider market.
You'll act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, combining strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, particularly in high-profile or sensitive situations.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Communications & Strategy

• Define and deliver a clear external communications strategy aligned to business priorities
• Develop the organisation's narrative, tone of voice, and messaging framework
• Advise senior leadership on communications strategy, risk, and positioning
• Lead communications around key announcements including financial results, strategic initiatives, ESG, and leadership changes
• Ensure alignment between internal and external communications

Reputation Management & Executive Positioning

• Lead reputation management, including issues and crisis communications
• Support and coach senior leaders on media engagement and public positioning
• Develop high-quality thought leadership content (speeches, articles, commentary)
• Maintain consistency and quality across all communication outputs

Media & PR Leadership

• Drive proactive, high-impact media relations and PR campaigns
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists and industry influencers
• Manage and optimise the performance of external PR agencies
• Deliver measurable outcomes, with clear focus on ROI and impact

Strategic Marketing Contribution

• Define the role of PR within the broader marketing and brand strategy
• Manage budgets and establish clear KPIs and performance metrics
• Provide insight and evaluation to continually improve effectiveness

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and develop the PR function, setting high standards of performance
• Work cross-functionally with HR, Internal Communications, and senior stakeholders
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing culture

About You
We're looking for a highly credible and commercially minded communications leader who combines strategic thinking with strong delivery capability.
You will demonstrate:

• Significant experience in PR, corporate communications, or reputation management
• A proven track record of delivering high-impact media coverage and corporate campaigns
• Strong experience advising senior executives and managing high-profile or sensitive issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong storytelling ability
• A strategic mindset with sound commercial awareness

You will also bring the following personal strengths:

• Strong influencing skills with the ability to challenge and advise at senior level
• Sound judgement and high levels of discretion, particularly in sensitive situations
• Calm, confident approach and the ability to perform under pressure
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• A proactive, solutions-focused and resilient mindset
• Experience managing agencies and cross-functional stakeholders
• Media training and confidence representing a business externally

Desirable

• Experience within industrial, engineering, or regulated sectors
• Professional accreditation (e.g. CIPR)