Strategic Communications Manager

Biffa

. Own the annual strategic communications planning process and calendar, aligning communications activity with business strategy, commercial objectives and corporate priorities .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic communications planning, campaign development, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on aligning communications with business objectives. Proficient in utilizing data and insights to enhance campaign effectiveness and resource allocation.

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Strategic Communications PlanningIntegrated Marketing CommunicationsStakeholder EngagementSEO and Digital MarketingCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Communications PlanningCampaign DevelopmentAudience SegmentationMessaging FrameworksPerformance MeasurementContent OptimizationIntegrated Campaign DeliveryThought LeadershipMedia CoordinationCommunity Engagement

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationFlexibilityLeadership

Tools & Technologies

PowerPointExcelClick Up

Industry Keywords

Corporate AffairsPublic AffairsJournalismDigital MarketingSocial Media ChannelsMatrix Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the annual strategic communications planning process and calendar, aligning communications activity with business strategy, commercial objectives and corporate priorities
Act as the strategic communications business partner for Corporate Affairs, Divisional Marketing teams and Internal Communications Business Partners
Develop communication campaigns including audience segmentation, messaging frameworks, channel strategies, campaign objectives and measurement approaches
Coordinate activity across earned media, thought leadership, organic social media, executive profiling, stakeholder engagement and community activity
Establish and manage the strategic communications editorial pipeline from ideation through execution on a monthly and weekly basis
Coordinate Press & Media, Social Executive and Community Executive activities with Digital and Content Marketing teams across divisions
Ensure a structured programme of stories, campaigns and content opportunities aligned to key business priorities
Ensure consistency of messaging, positioning and storytelling while maintaining flexibility for divisional and regional requirements
Use data, insight and performance measurement to improve effectiveness and focus resources on valuable activity
Report directly to the Head of Strategic Communications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience in communications, marketing, public affairs, journalism or a related discipline
Significant experience in strategic communications, corporate affairs, communications planning or integrated marketing communications
Proven experience developing and delivering integrated strategic communications plans and campaigns
Experience operating within a complex matrix organisation with multiple stakeholders
Experience working across earned, owned and social media channels
Experience collaborating with senior leaders, subject matter experts and cross-functional teams
Understanding of SEO, digital marketing and content optimisation principles
Use of PowerPoint design and Excel
Comfortable with planning tools such as Click Up

Benefits

Comp & perks

Home based working arrangement
Occasional travel
37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with occasional flexibility required
Career opportunities described as rewarding and challenging
Commitment to diversity and equality in the working environment