Communications Executive

3 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom TalkTalk Full time

Head of External Communications – maternity cover

We are recruiting for a Head of External Communications to lead across PR, Corporate Communications and Press Office. The External Communications team is made up of a small number of specialists who play a key role in protecting and promoting TalkTalk’s reputation, in addition to a PR agency which you will manage as part of your role. The External Communications team is part of Corporate Affairs, which also covers TalkTalk’s public affairs and regulatory relationships. You will report into the Director of Corporate Affairs and deputise for them on ad hoc financial and Group communications as needed.

This is a fixed-term role to cover maternity leave starting at the end of November 2024.

Lead the strategic direction of TalkTalk’s PR, Press Office and Corporate Communications.


~ Manage and develop the External Communications team under the direction of the Director of Corporate Affairs.


~ Deputise for the Director of Corporate Affairs on ad hoc financial and Group communications when needed, as well as sign offs.


~ Oversee the press office function, providing support with responses to reactive media inquiries and acting as a senior adviser on incidents.


Collaborate with the marketing, commercial, product and customer services teams to deliver key business priorities.
Develop and deliver strategic PR objectives and plans to ensure a constant high profile while also guarding the brand’s reputation.

~ Provide oversight for the PR agency and press monitoring provider, having overall responsibility for their understanding of our priorities and quality of delivery.


~ Develop our corporate social media strategy, helping us drive up quality awareness and impact.


~ Maintain close relationships with a range of internal stakeholders to ensure coordination of communications, not least with internal communications colleagues and others as appropriate.


Strong experience working in PR and Communications, preferably in an in-house setting
Experience of managing and guiding a PR agency
Experience of planning and managing multiple PR campaigns at the same time as overseeing a busy press office and managing reputational issues
Experience of financial communications is desirable
Highly organised and comfortable managing several projects simultaneously
Experience of communications measurement tools
This role could be based in Salford or London – some travel will be required between the two locations each month.


A small amount of weekend press office cover is required - approximately two hours each month.


As a recognised Top 50 Inclusive Employer in the UK, we know that diversity means success and innovation. We want our workplace to reflect the communities and customer we serve.



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