Primark is hiring an External Communications Manager (12-month FTC)

What You’ll Do as an External Communications Manager (12-month FTC) In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day: • Lead and develop integrated communications for key strategic and corporate initiatives, ensuring a strong global and local perspective. • Plan and deliver communications for major business announcements, campaigns, store openings, and key milestones, aligning multiple stakeholders for seamless execution. • Act as the main point of contact for markets without in-market communications support, advising senior leaders and bridging with the central Corporate Affairs team. • Create and manage high-quality media and communication materials (e.g., press releases, statements, website/LinkedIn content, Q&A) aligned with business messaging, and support spokesperson training. • Build and maintain strong media and external partner relationships, identifying opportunities to enhance brand visibility and deliver impactful partnerships. • Manage agency partners and proactively monitor, report, and mitigate reputational risks across media, stakeholders, and digital channels.