Job Description

Job Category: Communications
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Inspire Growth. Protect and enhance Reputation. Tell the Story of IHG's Next Chapter.
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we're on a mission to shape the future of hospitality and we're looking for a talented communicator who can help us tell that story. As a Corporate Communications Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract opportunity; you'll play a pivotal role in enabling the growth of IHG in Europe by enhancing and protecting our reputation across external audiences including media and the wider hospitality industry.
This is a role for a natural storyteller and strategic thinker, someone who thrives on turning business priorities into compelling external communication campaigns that connect, inspire, and deliver results.
Your day-to-day

• Partner with Business Unit and Market Leadership to bring key European growth priorities to life through an external narrative
• Seek out and oversee external speaking opportunities for key spokespeople and manage event briefs at leading external industry events, working closely with Development and Development Communications & Events teams
• Build awareness of IHG's initiatives across key media markets including managing senior spokespeople briefings - from the UK & Ireland and Germany to France, Spain and beyond.
• Manage external communications plans and international PR agency relationships to ensure best-in-class delivery.
• Shape thought leadership platforms for Europe's senior leaders through strategic storytelling and LinkedIn content programmes.
• Play an active role in crisis communications management as part of a trusted regional team.
• Collaborate with EMEAA and Global Corporate Affairs colleagues to deliver aligned and impactful communications that lead to our regional strategy.

What we need from you

• 5+ years of communications experience, focusing on external disciplines.
• Proven success in a complex, matrixed corporate environment, ideally with B2B or hospitality experience.
• Strong media relations and crisis-handling skills.
• Exceptional written communication and storytelling ability in English (additional European languages a plus).
• Confidence and judgment to advise senior stakeholders and influence at every level.
• Experience leading agencies, managing budgets, and running end-to-end external communication campaigns.
• A collaborative mindset, someone who brings people together, aligns messages, and builds engagement through clear, authentic communication.

Let's Go Further Together
You'll join a passionate Corporate Affairs team at the heart of IHG's European growth journey, supporting strategic priorities, driving engagement, and helping shape how our story is told in outside our business.
If you're available to start a contract opportunity and ready to make your mark with a global hospitality leader that celebrates your ideas and empowers your growth; apply today and help us bring IHG's ambitions to life.
Closing date for applications 6th October 2025
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About Us: At IHG, we've made a promise. As one of the world's leading hotel groups, we're here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected - wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?
About the Team:
Who we are
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You'll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there's Room for You at IHG.
Over recent years, we've transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.
We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That's why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance - working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that's why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.
We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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