Senior Strategic Communications Manager

Company
Wizz Air
Job Location
United Kingdom, Europe
Job Role
Corporate
Contract Type
Full-Time
Salary
Posted Date
2025-03-05
Job Expiry Date
2025-04-04
Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree

What we offer:

  • Base salary and employee bonus scheme
  • Unlimited number of significantly discounted and confirmed seating tickets, giving access to a continuously growing network of destinations
  • Relocation package (if applicable) 
  • Life insurance
  • AYCM sport pass contracting possibility
  • Instant impact, from any level of the organisation, exposure to C-suite management
  • Fast career progression, internal mobility and talent management supported by training opportunities (Wizz Academy and bespoke trainings)
  • True international and multi-cultural work environment, passionate, driven and diverse teams

 

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement strategic communication plans to enhance CEO visibility, articulating the company's mission, values, and strategic objectives.
  • Craft and refine compelling messaging, ensuring alignment with corporate goals, and maintaining consistency across internal and external communications.
  • Establish and nurture relationships with media, stakeholders, and industry thought leaders to strengthen the organization's positive reputation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate CEO communications into broader company initiatives.
  • Lead the communication strategy to support the company’s growth and market presence, ensuring the company’s vision and goals are effectively represented.
  • Contribute to a dynamic and collaborative environment where your strategic prowess will be valued.
  • Drive the narrative of a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and corporate responsibility.
  • Be part of a team at the forefront of industry trends, ensuring our communications are not only timely but anticipatory.
  • Cooperate with cross-functional teams to set priorities according to network strategy, understand market and brand strengths and weaknesses, and quickly develop action plans to address them.
  • Represent the company at media events and act as a spokesperson, giving interviews to media (TV, Radio, online, print)
  • Cultivate relationships with key business partners and journalists in national and trade publications
  • Write clear and compelling communications materials such as press releases, briefs, presentations, boilerplates, and data sheets, ensuring the department archive is maintained
  • Develop compelling story angles
  • Update key messages and media FAQs
  • Manage external agencies and assist in the production of events, including pre- and post-production
  • Coordinate responses to media requests and inquiries in a timely manner
  • Pitch stories to media that will achieve the highest visibility for the brand
  • Keep up to date with communication trends, innovations, techniques, and media regulations
  • Maintain efficient working relationships with all local agencies, business partners, stakeholders, and government entities
  • Effectively allocate resources to ensure the best ROI
  • Monitor all relevant communications, including brand, digital, and offline media KPIs connected to areas of responsibility
  • Cooperate with cross-functional teams to set priorities according to network strategy, understand market and brand strengths and weaknesses, and quickly develop action plans to address them
  • Keep local contact databases up to date
  • Coordinate tenders with the purchasing team

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, or a related field. Master's degree is advantageous.
  • At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
  • Proven track record in strategic communications, specifically in CEO communications and/or sustainability.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of distilling complex concepts into clear and engaging messages.
  • Strong project management abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to meeting deadlines.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in crisis communication and reputation management.


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