Corporate Communications Manager (Permanent)
Location: Peterborough (Onsite/Hybrid). Full-time. Global Organisation.
Shape the voice of a global professional body.
Are you an experienced Corporate Communications professional who thrives on shaping global narratives and influencing senior leaders?
At CIPS, we're on a mission to strengthen our global voice, and we're looking for someone who can make it happen.
About us
The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) is the world's leading professional body for the procurement and supply profession, with over 70,000 members worldwide. With a Royal Charter, we're driven by a clear purpose: to raise standards, build capability, and support ethical, high-performing supply chain professionals globally.
What you'll be doing
- Leading and delivering our global communications strategy.
- Managing and delivering external corporate communications campaigns, press and media relations, social media messaging, and external agency partners to bolster corporate reputation.
- Actively managing any adverse press or social media comment, developing and implementing a crisis communication plan to manage risk.
- Collaborating with senior to develop narratives for both internal and external stakeholder audiences. Preparing speeches, press releases and copy for corporate publications.
- Liaising and engaging closely with external communications and PR partners to ensure alignment and synergy with all external and internal messaging.
- Supporting the execution of global company meetings and events in conjunction with our Events team.
- Developing and delivering an employee communications strategy, managing intranet content, and producing regular bulletins to keep staff informed and engaged.
- Producing regular company-wide newsletters, interviews, and bulletins in an innovative and compelling manner.
- Weekly reporting on comms activities and engagement.
What we’re looking for
- An experienced corporate communications professional with a track record of delivering impactful global strategies and high-quality content.
- A confident storyteller who can influence senior stakeholders and craft clear, engaging messaging across internal and external channels.
- Commercially aware and calm under pressure, with strong hands on experience in managing global comms campaigns, social media channels and reputation management.
What you’ll get
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Private medical insurance (BUPA)
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Bonus scheme (non‑contractual)
- On‑site restaurant and other great facilities including a gym.
Why join CIPS?
You’ll play a key role in shaping communications for a globally recognised organisation, working with a professional, collaborative and purpose‑driven team, and making a real impact.
