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)