Job Description

International PR and Communications Programmes, Planning and Operations LeadThis role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

This role leads the planning, operational management, and execution of International PR programmes across ~30 markets. It ensures consistent, high-quality delivery of PR initiatives, drives operational excellence, and strengthens storytelling and measurement across the International PR function.

The role works in close partnership with global and regional communications leaders to enable scale, consistency, and impact across markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and Operations
  • Lead end-to-end planning and operational management for International PR across ~30 markets
  • Oversee processes, governance, and budget management to ensure efficient programme execution
  • Drive continuous improvement in ways of working, tools, and planning frameworks
• International PR Programmes and Events
  • Lead International PR delivery for major global events (e.g. Discover)
  • Act as PMO lead for regional events (e.g. Discover Barcelona), including planning, governance, and budget oversight
  • Partner with regional PR leads to support local event execution (e.g. customer site visits, media engagements)
• Customer Storytelling
  • Drive the International customer storytelling engine to increase the volume and impact of customer-led PR
  • Own execution for UKIMEA and partner with regional teams to scale best practices globally
• Measurement and Reporting
  • Lead regular reporting and performance evaluation across International PR activity
  • Oversee coverage tracking and analysis (e.g. Meltwater, Point600)
  • Deliver quarterly reporting and insights, including recommendations to strengthen impact and ROI
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as a key partner to International PR leads and the UKIMEA Communications team
  • Support delivery of PR activities including articles, bylines, and campaigns as required
• Team Development
  • Mentor and support the International PR intern, providing guidance on planning, reporting, and programme execution

Key Activities

• Drive quarterly PR planning process, including consolidation of market activity and alignment with the Global Communications calendar
• Maintain and manage central planning tools (e.g. master WIP trackers)
• Lead coverage reporting cycles, including data collection, analysis, and quarterly reporting decks
• Manage international media and analyst engagement processes for major events (invitation lists, coordination with agencies)
• Oversee event budgets and financial processes (including transaction management and reconciliation)
• Drive continuous improvement in storytelling, reporting, and planning processes across regions

Education and Experience Required:

• BA or BS in Communications, Marketing or Business Administration.
• 10+ years of experience in PR, AR or a combination of marketing and communications disciplines.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Superior writing and editing skills - recognized for "near perfection" writing and editing and often asked to edit the work of others.
• Strong oral communications skills; ability to think on feet.
• Senior "story teller" - ability to take complex concepts and messages and transform into an audience-resonating story.
• Organization and program management skills.
• Ability to link PR/AR plans and activities to business results.
• Well-developed analytic skills (measurement, ROI).
• Comfortable as a spokesperson for the company.
• Fluency in English.
• High levels of tact and diplomacy.
• Agency and budget management.
• Consultative skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the company top to bottom, including most senior company management.

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job:

Communications

Job Level:

Master

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