Communications Manager

​Lead social media communications (organic and paid) to increase brand awareness, engagement, and loyalty.

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​ Event management Plan and coordinate corporate events, product and colour launches, and other key campaigns, including working with external partners and stakeholders.

​ Internal Communications

​Manage internal communications, keeping employees informed, engaged, and up to date with company initiatives.

​ Crisis Communications

​Act as the company spokesperson in the event of a crisis, developing and completing crisis communication plans in

​ Measurement and optimisation

​Track and evaluate the efficiency of communication and campaigns, providing reports and recommendations for improvements based on performance indicators.

​ Team leadership

​Set priorities for a team of 3 communication professionals, ensuring communications plans are delivered on time and with optimal results.

​ Agency management

​Manage our roster of media and communication agencies. Monitor critical metrics, SLAs and SOWs to ensure they are kept up-to-date and relevant.

​ Budget management

​Oversee our multimillion £ communications budget, ensuring accurate forecast phasing and tight control of costs.​

Key to Success

Strong experience in communications with a previous people and campaign management role/experience

​Strong understanding of media relations, social media platforms, content strategy, and brand management.

​Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail.

Experience in leading company-wide initiatives, mobilising cross-functional teams and working with senior stakeholders / business leaders.

Ability to think strategically and creatively while being able to complete tactical plans effectively.

A passion for ESG, especially sustainably, community and charity.

Join crown

Crown believes that every pot of paint is brimming with potential, and we want to put that into the hands of everyone. As one of the UK’s leading paint brands, we support homeowners and professionals to ‘paint their own possible’ and create beautiful, transformative spaces for everyone to enjoy.

With a heritage dating back to 1777, the company has a rich and colourful history, pouring 200 years of knowledge and skill into every tin of paint. Headquartered in Darwen in Lancashire, the same town the company started in all those years ago, Crown also has a manufacturing site in Hull and an ever-growing network of over 170 Crown Decorating Centres located throughout the UK and Ireland. We’re proud to have held the Royal Warrant since 1949 in recognition of our commitment, passion and experience.

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Crown Paints is one of UK’s most renown paint manufacturers and we have been manufacturing for over 200 years, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. However, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world through our ownership structure. Crown Paints is part of the Hempel Group, which gives our company stability and our employees extended, global career possibilities. ​