Group Communications Manager in Crewe

Work Pattern: Office Based (5 days onsite)

Company Description

For 35 years, we have been helping companies grow. When Radius started its business in 1990, it was running a successful fuel SME in the North West of England. Today, we are a global business services company operating in 19 countries on five continents. Our mission is to help businesses of all sizes adapt to market changes and take advantage of the opportunities that come with them. We differentiate ourselves by our ability to provide SMBs with fleet and connectivity products and services in a single solution, as well as customized solutions for enterprise-level businesses.

Job Description

You will lead the development and delivery of Radius’s internal and external corporate communications. Your focus is to build clarity, consistency and engagement across the business, strengthening understanding of our strategy, performance and priorities while raising the profile of Radius externally with key stakeholders and media. This role plays a critical part in shaping how we communicate as one global business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Radius’s internal and external corporate communications plan.
• Own internal communications strategy, driving employee understanding, engagement and advocacy.
• Translate the business vision, strategy and objectives into clear, compelling communications.
• Build and manage proactive PR activity, working with media and external stakeholders to promote Radius news and milestones.
• Plan and manage the global internal and external communications calendar.
• Deliver end-to-end communications, from brief through to execution, across multiple channels including events, digital, internal social platforms and display media.
• Push relevant company news to external audiences to support brand awareness and reputation.
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders to advise on communications approach, messaging and timing.
• Track, analyse and report on communications effectiveness, using insight to continuously improve impact.
• Create and maintain a centralised library of communications for governance, audit and reuse.
• Manage agency relationships to support delivery and scale where required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience writing for business audiences across social media, email and long-form content.
• A confident, credible writer with a strong instinct for clear, engaging copy.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at pace.
• Ability to quickly absorb complex information and translate it into simple, relevant messaging.
• Experience delivering communications in medium to large organisations that support engagement, growth and retention.
• Demonstrated ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels, from planning through to execution and evaluation.
• Strong audience awareness, with the ability to tailor messaging to different stakeholder groups.
• Experience of content planning, editorial governance and delivery.
• Experience managing agencies and external partners.

Additional Information

What to expect from us? A friendly culture that reflects our proposition to customers. A fast-growing organization that defines itself as agile and innovative. A drive for continuous improvement, which will give you the opportunity to support from day one. A commitment to building a work environment that values inclusivity, innovation, agility and grit. And, of course, competitive pay, a potential bonus, and a good range of basic benefits.

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion at Radius

Our global DEI networks champion LGBTQ+ inclusion, cultural diversity, women’s empowerment and mental health, neurodiversity and disability support.

We also offer:

• Global Female Health Policy & Female Health Champions
• Pregnancy Loss and Fertility Treatment Policies
• Endometriosis Friendly Employer (UK)
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Disability Confident Committed Employer (Level 1)
• Race at Work Charter signatory
• Proud sponsor of Crewe Pride (4 years running) and Cheshire Pride Awards Corporate Supporter 2025
• Community network driving charity and volunteering initiatives, with 8 consecutive years of participation in the UK Challenge.
• Give as you earn scheme (payroll giving) and match funding

Next Steps

If you feel we are a good match for each other, you can apply online now! If you’d like to understand more about the role or life at Radius before applying, then please contact our talent team. Radius is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to welcoming people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage of the process, please let us know, and we will do our best to support you.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.