VP of Corporate and Internal Communications

Summary

Join YouGov as the VP of Corporate & Internal Communications and lead the corporate and internal communications strategy. You will be responsible for aligning and ensuring the effectiveness of communications across the organization. This high-visibility role involves collaborating with key stakeholders and shaping communication to internal and external audiences. Responsibilities include managing the internal communications team, leading on complex communications subjects, and developing corporate communications strategies. The position offers flexibility with remote or hybrid work arrangements. Visa sponsorship is not provided; candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Requirements

• Background in managing corporate communications within a listed company environment, with a strong understanding of the regulatory framework, including UK listing requirements and compliance standards
• 10+ years of experience working in communications, predominantly external corporate communications, or public relations
• Experience in developing successful corporate and internal communication strategies
• Proven leadership experience in leading and managing a communications team
• Ability to write concise, compelling pieces in a tone of voice suited to YouGov
• Fluent in English, excellent written and verbal skills, strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical ability, leadership skills, and ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to liaise effectively and influence at all levels, be diplomatic and service-oriented
• Desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, global environment

Responsibilities

• Ensure the sharing of critical information to agreed internal and corporate audiences is planned out and communicated in an engaging and timely manner, within required timeframes
• Provide updates to senior leaders on corporate and internal communications performance, impact, and engagement
• Keep on top of new internal communication trends, and new corporate communications trends and regulations, as applicable to YouGov
• Ensure an appropriate and consistent tone of voice and vocabulary is used across YouGov’s corporate and internal communications outputs
• Development of YouGov’s corporate communications strategy and annual roadmap
• Lead and/or support (as appropriate) on the drafting of regulatory and policy-related external communications, including the ESG Report, the Pay Gap Report, and the Annual Report & Accounts
• Oversight of content on corporate website (corporate.yougov.com), in collaboration with content owners
• Lead on preparation of press releases about YouGov’s corporate activity
• Support the Investor Relations Director and Deputy Company Secretary with the drafting of stock market announcements, as appropriate
• Lead on client-facing crisis communications, under the existing crisis management procedure
• Manage the relationship with the company’s external Corporate PR agency
• Lead on responding to press enquiries relating to YouGov’s corporate activity
• Monitor online information about the company from a corporate perspective, including on Wikipedia
• Become the point person for corporate communications across the business
• Support the Compliance & ESG team with the articulation of YouGov‘s ESG strengths
• Prepare briefing materials on corporate messages for internal audiences
• Develop corporate communications and public affairs strategies to further the aims and objectives of YouGov
• Recommend appropriate tactics to raise awareness of YouGov and strengthen YouGov’s reputation with industry organisations and other relevant third parties
• Identify opportunities and draft responses to parliamentary, government and other consultations relevant to YouGov’s business
• Development of YouGov’s internal communications strategy and annual roadmap
• Lead on complex internal comms, and internal comms on corporate matters such as crisis management and financial reporting
• Contribute to decision-making in respect of the company’s chosen communications tools and channels
• Manage and support the professional development of the established internal communications team (three roles)
• Identify opportunities to develop and adapt the internal communications function as we integrate the newly acquired CPS business into YouGov

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of a professional qualification in marketing, communications, or public relations
• Experience in establishing a corporate communications function

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays throughout the year to take a well-earned rest, plus 1 extra day off for your birthday
• The option to work abroad for up to 30 days in a calendar year
• Access to the vast number of courses to help develop your career
• Auto-enrolled pension scheme
• BUPA Private Medical Insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Workplace Savings Plan
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Annual Season Ticket Loan
• Corporate Gym Membership Discount
• Remote work or hybrid arrangement