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Senior External Communications Manager

PRIMARK, City of Westminster

Senior External Communications Manager

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PRIMARK, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 4 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 362b9659f07843eda917bba130d34ffb

Location ref: City of Westminster

Full Job Description

  • Lead the delivery of the UK communications plan and create/deliver plans for key Primark moments in the UK.
  • Partner with the Corporate Affairs team to develop integrated communications for strategic, corporate, and reputation-building initiatives with a global/local approach.
  • Develop and manage campaigns that build awareness, trust, and brand reputation, collaborating closely with brand, fashion comms, buying, and other key stakeholders.
  • Oversee UK media enquiries within the 24/7 global press office, working with teams in London/Dublin and PR agencies to strengthen processes and efficiencies.
  • Proactively identify and create storytelling opportunities, while building and managing relationships with key regional and national media.
  • Support issues and crisis management, collaborate with Public Affairs on integrated UK plans, and provide communications counsel to business leaders.
    • Team:
  • As part of the role you'll play a leading role across the team, overseeing communications officers working across the press office. You'll line manager one press officer based in the UK.

    Communications specialist with 12+ years' experience in high-profile roles, ideally leading corporate communications for a consumer-facing brand within complex, fast-paced retail or FMCG environments.
  • Strong senior-level influencer with the ability to build trusted advisory relationships and act as a credible ambassador in high-profile settings.
  • Experienced media handler with deep knowledge of the UK media landscape, press office leadership, and proven capability managing high-profile reputational issues.
  • Strong analytical judgement with the ability to simplify complexity, identify critical issues, and deliver clear, high-quality written communications.
  • Resilient and highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities under pressure while maintaining a positive, can-do, collaborative approach.
  • Fluent in English (additional languages a bonus), with a team-oriented mindset and willingness to be hands-on when needed.

    Does this sound like you? Great, because we can't wait to see what you'll bring. You'll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we're excited about our future - and we're excited to develop yours.
    • About Primark: At Primark, people matter. They're the beating heart of our business and the reason we've grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together. If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist. All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss. Our fashion isn't one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.

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