Communications Manager

Location: Leeds

Hybrid

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000

Full-time | Permanent | 37.5 hours per week

About the Role
Our client, a fast-growing lifestyle brand, is seeking a strategic, creative, and results-driven Communications Manager to elevate their external communications and brand visibility. This newly created role presents a rare opportunity to shape and lead the external comms function in a dynamic, high-growth business.

As Communications Manager, you will work closely with the Head of Brand and cross-functional teams to craft and implement impactful communications strategies that enhance brand credibility, support commercial growth, and engage a broad audience across multiple channels. This is a perfect next step for an ambitious comms professional ready to take ownership and make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning: Develop and execute integrated communication plans that align with brand and business objectives.
Media Relations: Build strong relationships with media and influencers; craft and distribute press releases, media kits, and manage press inquiries.
Content Creation: Oversee development of high-quality internal and external content including newsletters, B2B brochures, LinkedIn content calendars, and brand hub updates.
Internal Comms: Lead initiatives to inform and engage employees, driving internal alignment and brand advocacy.
Digital & Social: Collaborate with the wider brand team to ensure consistent messaging across digital channels; track engagement and recommend optimisations.
Campaigns & Events: Support strategic launches and events with engaging, brand-aligned communications.
Brand Stewardship: Ensure visual and verbal brand consistency across all touchpoints; support the evolution of brand guidelines and positioning.
Performance & Insight: Track, measure, and report on campaign effectiveness, using insights to drive continuous improvement.

Experience Required for the role:

3+ years' experience in communications, PR, or similar roles.
Strong background in managing digital content and corporate social media platforms.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and a flair for storytelling.
Confident copywriter with a consistent tone of voice and audience-first mindset.
Comfortable in a fast-paced, agile environment with multiple priorities.
Passionate about brand and content, with a track record of developing compelling communications that drive engagement.
Strong stakeholder management and project leadership skills.
Confident when dealing with media, senior leaders, and cross-functional teams.
Benefits include:

Competitive salary (DOE) + performance-related bonus
25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), with option to buy extra days
Hybrid working model (1 day per week remote)
Flexible start and finish times
Onsite parking
Generous staff discount & sample shop
Health cash plan (post-probation)
Cycle to Work scheme
Paid sick leave and staff wellbeing initiatives
Annual paid-for staff party
If you would like to apply for the role of Communications Manager then please email your CV to (url removed)  or call Jade on (phone number removed)

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