REQ ID: 128480
JOB TITLE: Internal Communications Manager, Vehicle Programmes - 15 Month Fixed Term Contract
SALARY: Competitive

POSTING START DATE: 04/04/2025
POSTING END DATE: 18/04/2025
LOCATION: Gaydon  

In a commercial role at JLR, you can reimagine the future of modern luxury. In teams focused on extraordinary customer experience, sustainability and forward-thinking. You’ll work alongside strategically-minded problem-solvers supporting the transformation of our iconic house of brands – Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, and Jaguar – and our heritage-rich JLR Classic range. Becoming a proud creator of the exceptional starts here.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The role of JLR’s Corporate Affairs & Motorsport department is to protect and promote our company to a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Corporate Affairs owns the communication strategy for the business, ensuring high quality, integrated and impactful communications to engage, align and influence all stakeholders. That includes internal and external audiences and the effective management of JLR’s communication channels.

As an Internal Communications Manager (Vehicle Programmes) you will lead the creation and delivery of precise and engaging Reimagine communications aligned to our business strategy at a functional and enterprise level. 

A key deliverable of this role will be to lead the communications strategy and delivery for Vehicle Programmes’ key audiences. The role will involve sourcing and creating a consistent flow of compelling content to engage employees and bring the broad range of business and transformation activity to life. 

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering a functional internal communications strategy for Vehicle Programmes which is aligned to the corporate Reimagine and Refocus communication plans to effectively inform and inspire colleagues
• Managing all reactive and strategic internal communications, content and channels, including mass colleague briefings and events and working closely with other JLR functions and comms leads to help deliver objectives
• Sourcing and delivering engaging stories, written and digital/AV assets for internal communications channels both at a functional and corporate level
• Providing dedicated strategic communications support and expert advice to the Executive Director and their first line and building key relationships to help drive consistent and agile messaging through programme squads
• Acting as a corporate affairs gatekeeper to ensure consistent and precise messaging across all Vehicle Programmes communications aligned to Reimagine

WHAT YOU'LL NEED 

• Experience of delivering a functional internal communications strategy in a diverse and ever-changing business
• Excellent communication and AV/digital asset creation skills – filming and editing video content at speed and to a high-quality catering to the needs of multiple audiences and adapting materials and content to ensure maximum engagement
• Experience in producing and managing content and events – including photo and film shoots, briefs and storyboards
• Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong stakeholder and crisis management skills
   

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.