We're looking for a senior communications leader to shape and deliver our external communications strategy. This high-impact role sits at the heart of our Corporate Affairs team, combining financial communications, brand alignment, and long-term planning.
Reporting to the Director of Corporate Affairs, you'll lead the delivery of key financial calendar moments, manage our corporate messaging and Masterbrand presence, and act as the strategic "air traffic control" for external comms across the business.
This is a unique opportunity to shape how a major business communicates with the world. You'll sit at the intersection of strategy, brand, and leadership-helping to define and deliver a compelling corporate narrative that resonates with business partners and supports long-term success.
Due to high interest, this role may close earlier than advertised. We recommend applying as soon as possible.
Please note this role is a 9 to 12 month PAYE fixed term contract.
What you'll do
Your key accountabilities will include
Who you are
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What's in it for you
Working at M&S means being part of something bigger - helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We're inclusive, fast-moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing.
Here are just a few of the benefits that make working here even more rewarding:
Everyone's welcome
We are ambitious about the future of retail. We're disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We're transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.
We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.
If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.