Communications Manager in Farnborough, United Kingdom

Communications Manager – Media/PR (12-month Fixed Term Contract)

Protect and enhance Philips Personal Health reputation as a leader in health technology and strengthen the brand preference and reputation in the UKI, managing external and internal communications in collaboration with Western Europe team.

Your role:

• In collaboration with the Regional European team you will:

• Manage local comms integrated calendar; PR activities; media outlets (e.g., business national dailies, weeklies, broadcast, radio) and healthcare/tech trade media; crisis management and internal communications.

• Leverage resources and drive impact through your agency relationships (Omnicom / Fleishman) agency relationship and leveraging its resources to drive impact

• Fine-tune comms strategy for local UKI and deploy European thought leadership programs across media, Government, Academia and other audiences to grow Philips’ mindshare in health technology

• This role works in collaboration with UKI Marketing Operations Managers and UKI Marketing Leader to ensure alignment and consistency in brand content and messaging across the zone.

• This 12 month fixed term contract offers you chance for hybrid working from our vibrant & exciting new offices in Farnborough, Hampshire.

• From competitive salary and performance bonus to family friendly policies, flexible benefits and access to Philips University, a career at Philips comes with all sorts of wonderful benefits. Be sure to speak to your recruiter about all the benefits on offer.

You’re right for this role if:

• If you have worked in a Communications role and understand how Media and PR/Influencing integrate, although one can more of a strength than the other.

• You can provide evidence of working on brand campaign execution across traditional and digital/paid media channels.

• You are an effective communicator who has worked with agencies managed external communications.

• You focus on operational and execution excellence and thrive even with ambiguity.

If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here .

About Philips

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About Philips UKI

In the UK, we are recognised as a Disability Confident employer and are proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant & Mental Health at Work Commitment. We welcome all applicants including those from minority backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ and individuals living with a disability.

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