Overview

Media Relations Director (Slough, Berkshire, GB, SL1 1DT)

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Corporate Communications & External Affairs​

Our communications and external affairs team are at the very heart of Reckitt's brand, purpose and products, bringing them to life around the globe for our employees, consumers, investors, governments and our suppliers.It's a rewarding task, growing and protecting Reckitt's image and brand. Every day, we design public relations and communication strategies that build awareness, trust and relationships, while steering us away from reputational risk. We do this by gathering and maintaining knowledge of our policies, principles, and business strategies, while keeping up-to-date with relevant developments right across our business units and trusted brands.From digital, media and events to employee experience, strategic relationships, and community partners, we identify opportunities to deliver on our business and sustainability agenda, while proactively identifying storylines and opportunities to advance our narrative.

About the role

Are you a visionary in the communications world? Reckitt is seeking a Corporate Communications Director to craft and lead an authentic narrative that captures our mission to make the world cleaner and healthier. Here, you will harness your creativity to develop compelling stories across our household-name brands. Spearhead communications that resonate, inspire engagement, and heighten our reputation. If you're passionate about purpose-led brand communication and ready for a new challenge, join us and be at the forefront of our global narrative.

Your responsibilities

– Architect and execute a comprehensive communication strategy, integrating internal and external communication efforts.
– Manage and mentor a team of communication professionals, nurturing their growth and aligning their work with our global vision.
– Drive the creation and delivery of influential communication and PR campaigns, measuring their impact through precise metrics and KPIs.
– Foster strong relationships with media, influencers, industry partners, and customers, enhancing Reckitt's brand equity.

The experience we're looking for

– Strong track record in managing dynamic communication and PR campaigns in a multifaceted environment.
– Proven leadership in nurturing high-performing teams in the communications field.
– Expertise in a range of media and communication platforms, with the skill to create and manage diverse content.
– Proficiency in utilising communication tools and analytics to refine strategies and amplify brand messages.
– Strategic mindset with sharp business accumen and ability to manage relationships and adapt to market changes.

The skills for success

Emotional intelligence, Listening skills, Writing skills, Presentation skills, Interpersonal skills, Digital skills, Research skills, Time management skills, Adaptability, Stakeholder engagement and influence, Strategic thinking, Risk management, Business Accumen, Leadership, Brand Strategy, Relationship management.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

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