About Us
Vinarchy - Redefining wine.
Established in 2025 following the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers, Vinarchy is one of the world’s leading dedicated wine companies and home to brands including Hardys, Campo Viejo and Jacob’s Creek.
Crafting wines in Australia, New Zealand, Spain, and South Africa and sharing them in almost every corner of the world, our mission is to redefine wine by meeting the fast-changing needs of our consumers with new formats, products and experiences that welcome all into wine for moments of celebration and connection.
Vinarchy is a place where passionate people can do their very best work, break new ground and redefine the industry they love.
About the role
The Senior Communications Manager will lead and deliver high quality internal and external communications across EMEA and the Americas, ensuring clarity, consistency and cultural alignment during a period of organisational change, regional integration and increased leadership visibility.
The role will act as the regional communications lead, closely aligned to global messaging and standards, while providing senior, trusted communications support to leaders in region.
Key Responsibilities Include:
1. External Communications
- Act as the regional press office lead for EMEA and the Americas with a primary focus on the UK market and supporting global media office management and monitoring.
- Manage proactive and reactive media engagement in partnership with Global media team and local PR agencies as required.
- Provide reputation counsel to in-market teams on emerging issues and marketing campaigns and launches, in line with Vinarchy’s Global Marketing code.
- Ensure strong alignment between corporate, brand and regional messaging.
2. Internal Communications
- Own and deliver EMEA & Americas internal communications, aligned to global strategy, tone and channel standards.
- Lead local news generation and storytelling, ensuring key milestones, launches and business updates are captured and visible.
- Manage regional channel execution (intranet, email, newsletters, town halls in line with the agreed channel strategy.
3. Leadership & Stakeholder Partnership
- Serve as a trusted communications advisor to regional leaders.
- Provide clear guidance, drafting and counsel on sensitive, complex or high profile communications.
- Partner regional Managing Directors as required on media/event preparation and interview support.
- Ensure communications elevate leadership credibility and reinforce organisational priorities.
4. Ways of Working & Best Practice
- Operate as part of a single global communications ecosystem, not a standalone regional function.
- Bring structure, judgement and prioritisation to a high-volume environment.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of communications effectiveness and impact.
What You'll Bring:
- Proven experience in both Internal and External Communications (5+ years), with the ability to develop and deliver communication strategies across multiple channels and audiences.
- Strong media relations and reputation management experience, including proactive communications, reactive issue management, and engagement with journalists, agencies and external stakeholders.
- Experience partnering with senior leaders and executives, providing trusted communications counsel, messaging support and guidance on sensitive or high-profile matters.
- Ability to operate effectively in a complex, multi-region environment, balancing global communications frameworks with local market requirements.
- Demonstrated experience leading change, transformation or integration communications, helping employees navigate organisational change and business priorities.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively, build alignment and drive communications outcomes across multiple functions.
- Background in FMCG, consumer goods, retail, healthcare, financial services, or another highly regulated industry preferred, with an understanding of managing communications within complex regulatory environments.
Other Requirements
- Occasional out of hours work may be required
- Relationship building and influencing skills
Why Join Us?
Vinarchy is a home for passionate people to do their very best work. We believe in empowering our people and celebrating success.
We offer a competitive rewards package and the opportunity to work with a world-class team.
You Will Also Have Access To:
- Annual wine allowance and access to unique wine specials
- Flexible working (Up to 2 days working from home)
- Start your weekend early with our Fast Friday finishes!
- Modern office located Weybridge
- Go Beyond Day - make a difference in your local community
- Access to an extensive online learning library
- Employee Assistance Program & Various exclusive employee discounts
Want to know more about us? Check out this short video!
Introducing Vinarchy - https://youtu.be/LF-ez1cx3Vo?si=cGJ5J4lKMX4R2cgI
At Vinarchy we are dedicated to building a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture. Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and undertake relevant pre-employment screening to verify eligibility and suitability.
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Senior Communications Manager employer: Accolade Wines
Accolade Wines is an exceptional employer that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture in the heart of Weybridge. With flexible working arrangements and a competitive rewards package, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers while contributing to impactful business intelligence projects. Join a team that not only supports your professional development but also fosters a sense of community and teamwork.
