Job Description

Communications Manager
Location: Leeds
Hybrid
Salary: 28,000 - 35,000
Full-time | Permanent | 37.5 hours per week
About the Role
Our client, a fast-growing lifestyle brand, is seeking a strategic, creative, and results-driven Communications Manager to elevate their external communications and brand visibility. This newly created role presents a rare opportunity to shape and lead the external comms function in a dynamic, high-growth business.
As Communications Manager, you will work closely with the Head of Brand and cross-functional teams to craft and implement impactful communications strategies that enhance brand credibility, support commercial growth, and engage a broad audience across multiple channels. This is a perfect next step for an ambitious comms professional ready to take ownership and make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute integrated communication plans that align with brand and business objectives.
• Media Relations: Build strong relationships with media and influencers; craft and distribute press releases, media kits, and manage press inquiries.
• Content Creation: Oversee development of high-quality internal and external content including newsletters, B2B brochures, LinkedIn content calendars, and brand hub updates.
• Internal Comms: Lead initiatives to inform and engage employees, driving internal alignment and brand advocacy.
• Digital & Social: Collaborate with the wider brand team to ensure consistent messaging across digital channels; track engagement and recommend optimisations.
• Campaigns & Events: Support strategic launches and events with engaging, brand-aligned communications.
• Brand Stewardship: Ensure visual and verbal brand consistency across all touchpoints; support the evolution of brand guidelines and positioning.
• Performance & Insight: Track, measure, and report on campaign effectiveness, using insights to drive continuous improvement.

Experience Required for the role:

• 3+ years' experience in communications, PR, or similar roles.
• Strong background in managing digital content and corporate social media platforms.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and a flair for storytelling.
• Confident copywriter with a consistent tone of voice and audience-first mindset.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, agile environment with multiple priorities.
• Passionate about brand and content, with a track record of developing compelling communications that drive engagement.
• Strong stakeholder management and project leadership skills.
• Confident when dealing with media, senior leaders, and cross-functional teams.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary (DOE) + performance-related bonus
• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), with option to buy extra days
• Hybrid working model (1 day per week remote)
• Flexible start and finish times
• Onsite parking
• Generous staff discount & sample shop
• Health cash plan (post-probation)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Paid sick leave and staff wellbeing initiatives
• Annual paid-for staff party

If you would like to apply for the role of Communications Manager then please email your CV to Jade.Lawlor@hawk-3.com or call Jade on 07526 166809
Closing date is 08.09.2025 Please note this could change s