Hybrid Senior Manager, Global External Communications

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About the role

  • Senior Manager for global external corporate communications within IHG Hotels & Resorts. Engaging with senior leaders and shaping IHG's representation on the global stage.

Responsibilities

  • Support and deputise for the Director, Global External Corporate Communications on high-profile matters
  • Lead 360° global communications plans for corporate initiatives and projects
  • Manage external engagement programmes for key global spokespeople
  • Build strong relationships and provide strategic counsel to stakeholders across the Executive Committee
  • Lead IHG’s corporate press office, driving proactive media engagement and managing reactive issues
  • Shape our digital communications strategy
  • Lead communications for Journey to Tomorrow, IHG’s 10-year responsible business plan
  • Measure and report on the impact of communications activity

Requirements

  • Significant experience in corporate communications (including company financial quarterly reporting)
  • Proven track record of delivering high-profile communications and providing trusted counsel to senior leaders
  • Strong media handling skills with experience running a press office and managing complex, sensitive issues
  • Excellent project leadership skills with the ability to align multiple stakeholders across global, regional, and functional teams
  • Digital know-how from social media to corporate websites and an eye for measuring impact
  • Excellent writing, planning and creativity skills
  • Experience in managing external agencies and budgets
  • Ability to thrive under pressure with sound judgement and resilience
  • Ideally evidence of developing others, setting clear direction, driving collective team performance and providing coaching/feedback

Benefits

  • impressive room discounts across our many properties
  • recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year
  • support through myWellbeing framework for health, lifestyle, and workplace
  • unique and inclusive culture

Job title

Senior Manager, Global External Communications

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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