Head of PR and Corporate Communications in Worcester

We are recruiting for a Head of PR and Corporate Communications to join our Marketing department.

The Head of PR & Corporate Communications is responsible for shaping, protecting and promoting Worcester Bosch. This role leads all external communications, including media relations, corporate messaging, Thought Leadership, issues management and crisis communications, ensuring consistent and compelling storytelling across all channels.

The role partners closely with senior leadership to align communications with business strategy , supporting growth objectives and building trust with key stakeholders. The successful candidate will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive PR and corporate communications strategy aligned to business goals. They will also lead, mentor and develop the in-house PR team and nurture the relationship with our external PR agency.

Marketing PR responsibilities include:

• Leading the strategic planning for PR, identifying and delivering initiatives as part of the annual PR plan.
• Managing the overall PR budget, ensuring strong ROI and effectiveness by setting clear objectives and KPIs.
• Working with our PR agency to build and maintain strong media relationships that secure high-quality, proactive coverage across national, trade and international outlets.
• Preparing key spokespeople for media engagements, with the potential to also be a spokesperson.
• Tracking performance against KPIs.

Corporate Communications responsibilities include:

• Working with the Executive Team and HR Director to develop and deploy our Corporate Communications plan.
• Collaborating with Internal Communications and People teams to ensure alignment between internal and external messaging.
• Acting as a senior communications advisor to the executive team, supporting with corporate announcements.
• Leading reputation management, including issues and crisis communications planning and response.
• Preparing key spokespeople for media engagements.

Education requirements:

Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related discipline.

Desirable: CIPR membership

Skills & Attributes:

Personal Attributes

• Credible, calm and confident under pressure
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Proactive, solutions-focused and resilient
• Strong leadership presence and influencing skills
• Sound judgement and high levels of discretion

Essential Experience

• Significant experience in PR , corporate communications, or reputation management
• Proven track record of delivering high-impact media coverage and corporate campaigns
• Strong experience advising senior executives and managing high-profile issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness
• Experience managing agencies and cross-functional stakeholders

Media Training

Desirable Experience

• Experience in HVAC industry
• Experience in regulated or high-profile environments

Deadline for Applications:

30 October 2026

Expected Start Date:

Please note that this date is advisory and can be flexible within reason.

Working Hours :

39 hours per week - standard working pattern of 08:00 - 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 - 16:00 Friday with a 1-hour lunch break

Working with us comes with the following benefits:

• Hybrid working options available

We welcome applications from a range of candidates but please note that to apply for this position you must have the right to live and work in the UK from the start date of employment and for the duration of your employment.

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