Senior Brand Communications Manager

at  YPO

Are you seeking a new challenge that allows you to make a meaningful impact, foster creativity, and play a pivotal role in driving a cultural transformation within an established and well-known public sector organisation?
YPO is looking to welcome a Senior Brand Communications Manager with the knowledge, skills, and ambition to join us as we establish our in-house public relations and affairs team.
Salary: Starting at £57,042 per year (Grade 14)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time, 37 hours per week
Location: YPO Headquarters, 41 Industrial Park, Wakefield WF2 0XE
Hours: Hybrid and Flexible working, Monday to Friday

We are proud to offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (West Yorkshire Pension Scheme)
• Family-friendly policies, hybrid working, and flexible arrangements
• 29 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and 3 discretionary closedown days at Christmas
• A commitment to staff development, training and progression.

“IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A STIMULATING, FRIENDLY AND REWARDING WORKING ENVIRONMENT, THEN YPO COULD BE THE PLACE FOR YOU.”

Joining our Marketing and Digital team as the Senior Brand Communications Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing YPO’s identity and network. You’ll oversee brand awareness, public relations, public affairs, internal and external communications, and stakeholder engagement.
We’re looking for a passionate and experienced individual who may have built and led in-house public relations and affairs teams, whether from a similar role, an external agency, or an in-house PR team.
You should have excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, combined with strong organisational abilities. As a results-oriented professional, your passion for success will inspire others. You will lead a successful team at YPO to develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring initiatives are executed successfully and align with brand and standards.
You will manage PR strategies, crisis communication, and relationships with PR agencies. Confidently leading dynamic communications strategies, you will manage complex stakeholder relationships and deliver campaigns that enhance organisational reputation in B2B and political contexts.

Please refer the Job description for details