SAM/AD – Corporate Communications, London

An award-winning communications consultancy is seeking a talented SAM/AD with proven expertise in corporate communications, sustainability, and purpose-led storytelling. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with high-profile, global FMCG brands and other major organisations tackling complex social and environmental challenges. The role is based out of their London office.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategic corporate communications and sustainability campaigns for leading FMCG clients.
• Shape compelling narratives that clearly communicate clients’ commitments on sustainability, social impact, and broader corporate responsibility.
• Lead day-to-day client management, including direct interaction with senior stakeholders, providing trusted counsel and ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Plan and execute proactive media engagement strategies, securing top-tier coverage and building strong relationships with key journalists across international corporate and sustainability media.
• Support clients with issues and crisis communications, including message development, rapid media response and executive spokesperson preparation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver innovative, creative campaigns that cut through complex information and resonate with multiple audiences.
• Contribute to measurement and reporting, transforming data and outcomes into actionable insights for clients.
• Act as a mentor and support junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Key Requirements

• Strong experience in corporate communications, ideally within an agency environment, with a track record working with FMCG clients.
• Demonstrated experience delivering sustainability and social impact communications programmes.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to translate complex issues into compelling stories and clear messaging.
• Proven media relations expertise, with established journalist contacts and a record of securing impactful coverage.
• Confident client manager and advisor, comfortable working directly with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in issues and crisis management is highly desirable.
• Collaborative mindset with a passion for creative, purpose-driven work.

Why Join?

• Work with some of the world’s most recognisable FMCG brands and purpose-led organisations.
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team that values creativity, curiosity and delivering real impact.
• Shape work that influences sustainability conversations and drives genuine change.
• Enjoy flexible hybrid working and a commitment to professional development.

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

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