Director (Corporate Communications)

Corporate Communications Director - FMCG

London (Hybrid)

Salary: up to around £100,000 DOE (pro rata)

Initial 6-month contract with strong potential to go permanent

Are you a seasoned corporate communications professional with global FMCG experience? A renowned global PR agency is looking for a Corporate Director to step into a pivotal role within their corporate practice. This is an opportunity to work on some of the world's most recognisable food and lifestyle brands - with purpose, reputation, and risk firmly in focus. This global PR agency has been recognised internationally as being innovative and forward thinking, and their accolades include 'Agency of the Year'.

This is an initial 6-month contract with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent. The agency is looking for someone who's keen to embed themselves into the team and help shape the long-term future of this exciting portfolio.

The role:

You'll take a senior leadership position on a flagship FMCG account, leading global corporate communications activity across sustainability, brand purpose, executive visibility, and issues preparedness. You'll work closely with client stakeholders and internal agency teams to deliver thoughtful, strategic work that protects and enhances brand reputation on a global scale.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading corporate communications for high-profile international FMCG brands
• Managing global stakeholder engagement, messaging and positioning
• Overseeing executive profiling, media strategy, and thought leadership
• Providing senior counsel in issues and crisis preparedness and response
• Mentoring and guiding a high-performing team
• Spotting and seizing growth opportunities across the portfolio
• Collaborating with wider teams and stakeholders

What we're looking for:

• Deep experience in corporate communications within an agency environment
• A background in FMCG or working across global food & drink brands
• Experience advising clients on reputation, risk, and crisis comms
• Strong ability to manage and nurture juniors
• A commercial mindset with the ability to grow business organically
• Someone looking for more than a short-term freelance role - this is a temp-to-perm opportunity

Why join?

You'll be part of a forward-thinking values-led global agency with a collaborative culture and a world-class client roster.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid working (2 days in the London office)
• £50 monthly wellbeing allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Birthday day off
• Three bonus days over Christmas
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Dog-friendly office, yoga classes, Wellness Wednesdays & Thursday drinks
• In-house Learning & Development Director

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior level role at a highly acclaimed agency working on flagship clients with long-term potential.

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At Reuben Sinclair, we are committed to creating an accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment process. We strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds and identities to apply.

We recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. At all times we aim to represent the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please let us know.

At Reuben Sinclair, we are committed to creating an accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment process. We strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds and identities to apply. We recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. At all times we aim to represent the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

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If you have any accessibility requirements, please let your consultant know.