Communications Manager

Looking for your next exciting challenge?

If storytelling and creativity are your strengths, you’ll definitely want to consider this opportunity!
You will lead the Communications Team for Leyland Trucks, who produce the full range of DAF Trucks, the UK market leader for 29 consecutive years.

With a 80/20 split between internal and external communications, your main focus will be on driving engagement with the workforce of just over 1000 employees.
Experience in using creative software and multimedia is essential, along with experience in delivering successful campaigns and communications plans.
With the role extending to the management of VIP and Customer visits, ownership of CSR activities and liaison with DAF Eindhoven and PACCAR USA, no two days are the same.

You will work closely with the C-Suite, and help drive the vision, mission and values through the organisation, while improving EVP and strengthening our presence and as an employer of choice.

Why join Leyland Trucks?

As part of PACCAR, a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-quality premium trucks, we are one of Britain’s leading manufacturing companies.

In this role you would:

• Develop and deliver the Leyland Trucks’ communications strategy, directed to both internal and external audiences.
• Manage the Communications Team at Leyland
• Liaise with the DAF Communications Team to ensure consistency of brand and messaging
• Manage Factory Visit process and ensure necessary resources
• Manage company events including recognition initiatives
• Co-ordinate high profile visit events
• Liaise with DAF UK to coordinate events and marketing activity
• Maintain corporate image through photography/videos/social media.
• Budget management
• Undertake CI Activities
• Manage CSR activities and initiatives