Job Description

External Communications Manager (Contract)

📍 London (Hybrid - approx. 40% onsite)

📅 6-month contract

£500 - £550 per day via Umbrella

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced External Communications Manager to join a high-performing communications team on an interim basis. This role will play a key part in delivering impactful external communications activity, helping to build awareness, strengthen engagement, and support organisational priorities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, can operate with autonomy, and is confident managing a varied and high-profile workload.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver external communications campaigns aligned to organisational priorities

Develop engaging content, including press releases, briefings and stakeholder materials

Build and maintain relationships with media, influencers, and external stakeholders

Support corporate publications and key communication outputs

Contribute to a reactive press office environment

Identify opportunities to proactively promote key messages and stories

Support senior stakeholders with external engagement, including media and events

Monitor the external environment and provide insight and briefings

Contribute to managing reputational risk through effective communications

About You

Experience in external communications, media relations or public relations

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences

Confident stakeholder manager, able to build relationships and influence effectively

Able to translate complex information into clear, engaging content

Organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities

Collaborative approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Comfortable working in a time-sensitive environment and delivering to a high standard

What We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in individuals who can quickly establish themselves, take ownership of their work, and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment.

Additional Information

Hybrid working: approximately 40% onsite in London

Background checks will form part of the onboarding process