Corporate & Change Communication Manager – UK

Corporate & Change Communication Manager – UK

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Corporate & Change Communication Manager

Location: Keele (Hybrid)

Salary: £47,500 + Bonus scheme & benefits package

As the Corporate & Change Communication Manager for the UK, you will lead integrated communication that strengthens employee engagement, supports business transformation and advances strategic corporate priorities through change-related communication. You will ensure internal and external stakeholders are informed, aligned and connected to local, regional and Group ambitions, maintaining coherence between internal narratives, strategic priorities and external reputation.

Working within the UK communications team, and embedded within the Europe North communication team, you will enhance the clarity, consistency and impact of UK communication, focused on corporate strategy, transformation and change. You will reflect Group and regional direction in messaging while effectively tailoring it to local needs and audiences. As a strategic thinker and trusted advisor, you will steward complex communication topics at the intersection of strategy, transformation and reputation, guiding senior leaders on communication approach, tone and stakeholder impact - ensuring communication that enables understanding, alignment and confidence through change.

Why should you join Michelin, you ask?

Because at Michelin, people are paramount. If you are looking for a company that empowers and promotes you as an employee while keeping an eye on progress and sustainability, then you've come to the right place! If you want to design yourself and work flexibly – then we are the company for you. The entire mobility industry is changing, which is why we are currently looking for people who want to make a difference together with us and approach topics such as innovation and sustainability with just as much conviction and passion as we do.

About Michelin:

As the leading mobility company, we work with tyres, around tyres and beyond tyres to enable Motion for Life. Dedicated to enhancing our clients’ mobility and sustainability, Michelin designs and distributes the most suitable tyres, services and solutions for our customers’ needs. Michelin provides digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences. Bringing our expertise to new markets, we invest in high-technology materials, 3D printing and hydrogen, to serve a wide variety of industries—from aerospace to biotech.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Internal & Corporate Communication

• Develop and deliver a UK strategic internal and corporate communication strategy aligned with local objectives and Group priorities.

• Translate complex business and transformation topics into clear, engaging narratives that connect employees with purpose, direction and performance.

• Ensure coherence between UK internal communication and broader corporate positioning, contributing to regional planning and best-practice sharing.

• Anticipate corporate communication needs around major business and transformation initiatives, shaping messaging and stakeholder engagement early.

• Track these communicate on actions and activities effectiveness and adapt based on insights and strategic alignment.

Leadership Advisory & Strategic Counsel

• Advise UK leadership on communicating strategy, transformation and change with clarity and authenticity.

• Act as a sparring partner on sensitive or complex topics, ensuring messaging builds trust and alignment.

• Strengthen leadership visibility and credibility through effective channels, storytelling and engagement moments.

Change & Transformation Communication

• Lead communication for transformation initiatives (e.g., cultural evolution, operational efficiency, or organisational changes).

• Align change narratives with regional and Group strategies while ensuring messages are locally relevant, transparent and empathetic.

• Coordinate with key functions to deliver clear, consistent messages to internal and external audiences.

• Support employees through purpose-driven communication that builds trust and confidence during change.

Corporate Communication & Strategic Engagement

• Work with UK and regional comms teams, Public Affairs and Group Corporate Communication to align internal and external narratives.

• Lead strategic corporate and internal communication campaigns across the UK.

• Ensure high-quality story telling, consistent tone and strong connection to Group brand and overarching corporate strategy.

• Integrate storytelling around business priorities, sustainability, performance and innovation to strengthen understanding and pride.

• Evaluate impact and apply learnings for continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business or Organisational Development.

• 5–7 years’ experience in corporate, internal or strategic communications in a large, complex organisation.

• Proven ability to design and execute strategic internal and corporate communication strategies for corporate priorities, business strategy and change.

• Strong understanding of business dynamics, organisational transformation and stakeholder communication.

• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management and alignment across matrixed and international teams.

• Ability to connect internal and external messaging to drive employee engagement and strategic alignment.

• Native-level English; additional European languages a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Communication Thinking: Links strategy, change and people with clear, compelling narratives.

• Business Acumen: Understands strategic priorities and aligns communication to business outcomes.

• Influence & Credibility: Trusted advisor able to guide leadership on sensitive topics.

• Change Leadership: Experienced in communicating through transformation and ambiguity.

• 360° Collaboration: Integrates internal, corporate and external communication for a unified voice.

• Narrative Craftsmanship: Strong storytelling across complex business themes.

• Judgment & Integrity: Handles sensitive strategic issues with discretion and professionalism.

This is a hybrid role, and to support effective collaboration across teams, the successful candidate will be expected to spend more time working on-site than from home.

What’s in it for you?

Comprehensive benefits package:

• Health cash plan that helps you save on essential healthcare expenses such as dental and optical services

• 25 days holiday a year, in addition to bank holidays, with the number of holiday days increasing after two years of service.

• To further enhance your life-work balance, flexibility to buy or sell additional holiday days, allowing you to either spend more time with loved ones or have extra cash in your pocket.

• Generous salary sacrifice pension scheme

• FREE premium tyres for your vehicle

• Salary Sacrifice EV Car Scheme

• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave to support you during important family moments

• FREE digital GP, mental health counselling, nutritional consultations, and second medical opinion, plus an annual health check.

• Employee Assistance Programme provides free, confidential advice and counselling

• In-house training centre providing various training programs and courses to help you enhance your skills and achieve your career goals.

Next steps:

If you’ve got this far, then this is definitely the role for you. Apply now. Send us your CV and let’s talk about next steps.

At Michelin, we acknowledge that a diverse and inclusive work environment is fundamental to driving innovation, nurturing creativity, and establishing a space where each employee can thrive and succeed. As a dedicated equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and contribute to our team. We strongly believe that diversity enriches our work culture and drives our success. Furthermore, we understand the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive interview process. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation, please don't hesitate to let us know.