Job Title: Communications Manager, Global Production & Supply

Location: Manchester

Contract: 12 months

Hours: 36 hours per week

Rates: £43.69 p/h

Job Description

SRG are looking for a communications manager to join a leading agrochemical company based in Manchester. The purpose of this role will be to lead the global communications strategy for the company's Production & Supply (P&S) division-telling the story of how innovation, precision, and scale come together to deliver for farmers worldwide. This role is about more than messages; it's about shaping a unified narrative, energizing 20,000+ P&S employees, building the division's external profile, and ensuring our purpose and strategy resonate across cultures, geographies, and stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute global communications strategies for P&S that align with business priorities, support transformation, and strengthen our global reputation.
• Partner with senior leaders to define key messages, positioning them as visible, trusted voices inside and outside the company.
• Anticipate and respond to emerging issues, ensuring consistent, clear communication in a fast-changing environment.

Storytelling & Content

• Lead the creation of compelling narratives, campaigns, and content that bring P&S innovation, impact, and people to life-across internal, external, and social channels.
• Work closely with the Manchester content hub and global social media teams to ensure stories land in the right way, in the right places.
• Translate complex technical and operational achievements into accessible, inspiring communications.

Employee Engagement

• Build engagement programs that align, inform, and motivate employees around P&S strategy, priorities, and culture.
• Design communications to support major change and transformation initiatives, ensuring employees feel informed, involved, and inspired.

Measurement & Impact

• Define and track KPIs to measure the effectiveness of communications and engagement efforts.
• Continuously improve strategies and tactics based on feedback, analytics, and business needs.

Geographic Scope:

• Global: Strategic communications leadership across all P&S regions and markets.
• UK/Manchester: Close collaboration with the Global Operations Center and local leadership.
• Periodic international travel to engage with teams, leaders, and stakeholders.

Experience and Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years knowledge in communications, reputation building and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven track record delivering integrated communication strategies in a global organization.
• Experience advising and partnering with senior leadership.
• Background in change management and employee engagement communications.
• Experience in science-driven or innovation-led industries.
• Ability to distill complex, technical content into clear, engaging messages.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-cultural, cross-functional initiatives.

Education and critical knowledge required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or related field.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English; other languages an asset.
• Strong influencing, networking, and intercultural skills.
• Expertise in communication best practices across channels, formats, and audiences.
• Skilled at presenting ideas and proposals in a compelling manner.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.