International PR and Communications Programmes, Planning and Operations Lead in London

This role is designed as “Hybrid” with an expectation to work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, to turn insights into outcomes at speed. Our culture values varied backgrounds and supports growth and flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage end-to-end International PR for ~30 markets, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery of PR initiatives, operational excellence, and measured impact.
• Oversee processes, governance, and budget management to ensure efficient programme execution.
• Drive continuous improvement in ways of working, tools, and planning frameworks.
• Lead International PR delivery for major global events (e.g. Discover) and act as PMO lead for regional events (e.g. Discover Barcelona), including planning, governance, and budget oversight.
• Partner with regional PR leads to support local event execution (e.g. customer site visits, media engagements).
• Drive the International customer storytelling engine to increase volume and impact of customer-led PR; own execution for UKIMEA and scale best practices globally.
• Lead regular reporting and performance evaluation across International PR activity; oversee coverage tracking and analysis (e.g. Meltwater, Point600); deliver quarterly reporting and insights with recommendations to improve impact and ROI.
• Act as a key partner to International PR leads and the UKIMEA Communications team; support delivery of PR activities including articles, bylines, and campaigns as required.
• Drive quarterly PR planning, consolidate market activity, and align with the Global Communications calendar; maintain central planning tools (e.g. master WIP trackers).
• Manage international media and analyst engagement processes for major events (invitation lists, agency coordination); oversee event budgets and financial processes (including transaction management and reconciliation).
• Mentor and support the International PR intern with guidance on planning, reporting, and programme execution.

Education and Experience

• BA or BS in Communications, Marketing, or Business Administration.
• 10+ years of experience in PR, AR or related marketing/communications disciplines.

Knowledge and Skills

• Superior writing and editing skills; strong oral communications and ability to think on feet.
• Demonstrated storytelling ability to translate complex concepts into audience-resonating messages.
• Strong organization and program management skills; ability to link PR/AR plans to business results.
• Analytical capabilities (measurement, ROI) and comfort as a company spokesperson.
• Fluency in English; high tact and diplomacy; agency and budget management; consultative skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the company, from staff to senior leadership.

What We Can Offer You

• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
• Personal & Professional Development: Programs to help you reach career goals and grow your expertise.
• Unconditional Inclusion: A diverse, inclusive environment that values varied backgrounds and perspectives.

Equality and Compliance

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or other protected characteristics. We are committed to an inclusive environment and to abiding by applicable equal employment opportunity laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights, please refer to official resources.