Lead Specialist, Corporate Communications

Lead proactive and reactive communications across PR, internal communications, social media, customer communications, public affairs and crisis communications.

Develop narratives, messaging frameworks and content aligned to Pearson’s corporate priorities and business objectives.

Support Pearson’s Virtual Learning business while connecting activity to wider themes including Career Readiness, Workforce Readiness and AI Innovation.

Partner proactively with stakeholders across Marketing, Product, Sales, Media Relations, Government Relations, HR and Corporate Communications.

Identify upcoming launches, conferences, campaigns, opportunities and potential reputational risks, ensuring the right teams are aligned and informed.

Prepare senior leaders for media opportunities, events, presentations and all-hands meetings through briefing memos, talk tracks, presentations and supporting communications materials.

Provide communications support for executive leadership communications, including presentations, internal messaging and executive social content.

Manage issues and crisis communications planning and response activities.

Monitor media, stakeholder sentiment and reputational risks, using insight to inform communications strategies and recommendations.

Produce polished, executive-ready materials in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint with a consistently high attention to detail.

Broad experience across Corporate, Strategic or Integrated Communications rather than a single-channel communications specialism.

Proven ability to balance strategic communications planning with hands-on execution.

Strong narrative development skills and experience adapting key messages for multiple audiences while maintaining message consistency.

Experience working across multiple stakeholder groups, including customers, employees, policymakers, investors and senior leaders.

Strong B2B communications experience. Additional B2B2C or consumer-facing communications experience would be advantageous.

Experience supporting executive communications, leadership events, media preparation and thought leadership activity.

Experience managing issues, reputation or crisis communications in a complex organisation.

A proactive mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, connect stakeholders and drive activity forward without waiting for a detailed brief.

Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills, with exceptional attention to detail.

Strong Microsoft Word and PowerPoint capabilities.

Practical awareness of AI in communications, SEO, AEO, GEO and the strategic use of social media.

Education, Higher Education, EdTech or other regulated industries.

Corporate Communications experience within consulting or professional services organisations such as Accenture, McKinsey, BCG or similar firms.

Public Affairs, Government Relations or reputation management experience.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape communications across one of the world's leading learning companies. You'll work at the intersection of education, workforce readiness and AI innovation, partnering with senior leaders to tell compelling stories that influence customers, employees, policymakers and stakeholders globally.

If you enjoy turning complex business priorities into clear communications, building relationships across teams and delivering work that genuinely makes an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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Job: Corporate Communications

Job Family: ENTERPRISE

Organization: Corporate Marketing & Communications