REQ ID: 127870
JOB TITLE: Global Communications and PR Manager - Fixed Term Contract
SALARY: £60,000 - £70,000

POSTING START DATE: 12/02/2025

POSTING END DATE: 26/02/2025
LOCATION: Gaydon  

 

In this role, you're part of the driving force behind JLR’s success. Helping steer operational excellence across our corporate teams, from governance to talent – you’ll be at the epicentre of the business. Your contributions will transform our iconic brands and shape the future of modern luxury. Become part of a global business and create exceptional.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT

 

JLR is undergoing a fundamental transformation, redefining modern luxury through innovation and sustainability. As part of this journey, Corporate Affairs and Motorsport plays a critical role in shaping and protecting the company’s global reputation. This department leads the communication strategy for JLR, delivering high-quality, integrated, and impactful storytelling to engage internal and external stakeholders.

 

JLR Motorsport, sitting within this function, is responsible for defining, planning, and executing successful motorsport activities across all JLR brands. Currently, Jaguar TCS Racing competes in the FIA ABB Formula E World Championship, demonstrating JLR’s leadership in electrification, sustainability, and innovation.

 

This role, reporting to the Head of Communications and PR, is essential to Jaguar TCS Racing’s success. You will drive a global earned-first communications strategy, ensuring the team’s achievements, technology, and sustainability efforts reach the right audiences. Working closely with the Jaguar Brand, Global Communications, and Partnerships teams, you will also manage external agencies and lead a small team to deliver impactful communications.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES   

 

Lead the Global Communications Strategy – Develop and execute a high-impact earned-first PR strategy to elevate Jaguar TCS Racing’s presence across motorsport, automotive, and lifestyle media. Drive Brand & Corporate Storytelling – Craft compelling narratives around sustainability, technology transfer, and team purpose, ensuring alignment with JLR’s modern luxury vision. Maximise Commercial Partnerships – Support partner communications strategies, enhancing brand value and audience engagement through collaborative storytelling. Engage Stakeholders & Amplify Reach – Build a network of internal and external advocates, working across JLR’s global communications, brand, and leadership teams. Oversee Budget & Crisis Communications – Manage budgets efficiently, ensure all content aligns with JLR’s modern luxury principles, and lead crisis communications when required.

 

 WHAT YOU’LL NEED

 

Extensive PR and communications experience, ideally in motorsport, automotive, or a related industry. A strong track record in global media relations, storytelling, and strategic campaign execution. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience working across leadership teams, commercial partners, and agencies. A passion for innovation, electrification, and sustainability in motorsport. Willingness to travel internationally as part of a fast-paced, high-performance team.

 

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

 

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

 

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.