Head of Corporate Communications & Events

We're looking for an experienced, innovative leader with outstanding media relations expertise and a track record of creating engaging stories and elevating major brands. Someone who brings enthusiasm, clarity, positive energy and commitment to every challenge.
In this role, you'll shape our story, create and drive bold corporate and product communications, and bring our brand to life through exceptional events and activities, including Mercedes-Benz World.
What you'll do:
· Lead the end-to-end communications strategy to maximise brand impact: spanning corporate, product, lifestyle and Mercedes-Benz World.
· At the same you will be responsible for all aspects of crisis communications and issues management, protecting the reputation of our brand.
· Lead the corporate and product event strategy, working seamlessly with Marketing, Sales and Mercedes-Benz World to deliver a unified, "one team" approach.
· Work closely with global HQ and HQ COM to ensure UK events and communications are fully aligned with international programmes, global priorities and key corporate messaging.
· Work closely with the General Manager, Mercedes-Benz World, to ensure all activities there are fully aligned with wider communication and marketing strategies.
· Build trusted relationships with the CEO, Digital & Comms Director and senior leaders, acting as the go-to authority on PR, communications and media matters.
What makes this role exciting:
In this opportunity you'll be part of shaping the voice, reputation and experience of one of the world's most prestigious automotive brands, leading high-profile communications, delivering standout events, and influencing strategy.

· Proven leadership experience and skills, developed across a range of roles or brands.
· Exceptional media relations expertise, ideally with 5+ years leading communications for a major brand.
· Proven crisis communications leadership, with the ability to respond decisively under pressure.
· Deep understanding of the UK media landscape and how to navigate it effectively.
· Strong strategic judgment, with a proven record of delivering high-impact media and brand communications plans.
· Knowledge and passion for how new technology, particularly AI, will impact the communications landscape. Extensive event management experience, including agency leadership and coordination.
· Articulate, polished communicator able to influence senior leaders, key stakeholders and VIPs with confidence.
At Mercedes-Benz, we operate with integrity and therefore you are required to maintain ethical standards in accordance with our polices and adhere to the Company's Compliance Guidelines and Policies including Anti-Bribery and all relevant competition law.

About Us
At Mercedes-Benz, we're passionate about what we do. Whether we're exploring sustainable mobility, or pushing the boundaries of technology, innovation underpins everything we do.
We're ambitious, future-focused and committed to shaping the future of electric mobility with digital solutions that deliver best-in-class customer experiences.
Our culture is built on inclusivity, respect and equal opportunities. We recognise that our diverse backgrounds, beliefs and experiences shape who we are, what we do and how we do it.
It's an exciting time to join us, why not be part of the journey?
How you'll play your part, Who we are
Through the doors of Mercedes-Benz, you'll find a passionate team working to drive creative solutions, who think and act luxury brand in everything that we do. We know that to keep this team motivated, we need to ensure that everyone has equal opportunity.
We celebrate a culture of appreciation and respect, where everyone is valued for who they are. We believe our backgrounds, experiences and cultures contribute to our shared experience and shape who we are and what we do. The diversity of our colleagues reflects the diversity of our customers. This diversity is the driving force behind our ideas.
What's next?
Once you click apply, we'll take you through to the Mercedes-Benz Group careers portal - this is our parent company site, so don't worry, you're in safe hands. Here, you'll find a short application form to complete.
Please be assured that we're here to support you throughout the recruitment process and beyond, and reasonable adjustments are available to any candidates who need them. We're also open to working flexibly and are happy to discuss flexible working options.
Due to UK legislation, we need to let you know that we can only accept applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
Managing your data
We care about your personal data. The General Data Protection Regulation provides you with more control and by submitting an application to us, we consider this to be an agreement to process your personal data in support of our recruitment and selection process.
Data categories that we process in relation to your application are the ones that you provided as part of the application process. We process your personal data in relation to the application, in accordance with the legal requirements. Recipients of your personal data within our company are the managers of the specialist unit in charge of filling the position and the responsible colleagues from HR.
Your application data is held within our secure application tracking system called Taleo - you'll be given access to a candidate zone in this system where you can monitor and manage your application and see status updates. We will communicate with you, by email or phone throughout the recruitment process so that we can keep you updated and inform you of your progress through the recruitment process. You can also seek 'job alerts' once you are registered in Taleo and it's possible your details may be returned in searches we conduct for new positions and we may contact you by email to let you know about them. We limit the storage of your data to the necessary period.

As well as the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, with a great team and culture, we'll offer you a competitive salary and discretionary bonus structure. We also hope you'll love our products as much as we do, with access to our colleague car schemes. On top of that, you'll be able to join our pension scheme and you'll get a flexible benefit pot that can be used to find the benefits that are right for you. We are pleased to be able to offer a hybrid working approach - achieving a great balance between remote and office working.
We're here to support you - we offer access to colleague wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Programme and Mental health First Aiders, as well as flexible opportunities to support work life balance. We'll also encourage your development, with the training and knowledge you need to reach your potential.