Senior PR & Communications Manager

Senior PR & Communications Manager | Bournemouth (Hybrid) | Up to £75,000 + 10% Bonus

Rubicon are proud to be supporting a global leader in cybersecurity as they seek a Senior PR & Communications Manager to join their senior leadership team.

This is a pivotal role with significant influence, responsible for leading communications strategy, strengthening brand reputation, and elevating the organisation’s voice across media, government, and industry platforms.

As Senior PR & Communications Manager, you’ll work closely with UK and Global leadership teams to deliver impactful PR and communications initiatives. You’ll lead a high-performing communications team, act as a key media spokesperson, and play a critical role in protecting and enhancing the company’s public image.

As Senior PR & Communications Manager, you will benefit from:

Hybrid working (3 days per week in the Bournemouth office)

Half-yearly performance bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Wellbeing allowance

Company pension scheme

Paid maternity & paternity leave

Free parking

Career progression within a globally recognised cybersecurity brand

A collaborative, people-first culture within a Top 50 ‘Best Companies to Work For’ (2025)

As Senior PR & Communications Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Owning and delivering the UK PR & Communications strategy in partnership with Global PR teams.

Leading media relations, public affairs, and crisis communications in line with company guidelines.

Acting as a primary media spokesperson and supporting executive leadership with interviews and external engagements.

Building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists, editors, industry bodies, and government stakeholders.

Overseeing internal and external communications channels to ensure a consistent and compelling brand voice.

Creating and approving high-quality content including press releases, opinion pieces, blogs, articles, and statements.

Managing PR agencies, social media communications, and media monitoring activities.

Planning and delivering PR events, media briefings, conferences, and webinars.

Representing the organisation at industry associations, trade bodies, and public forums.

Producing insightful qualitative and quantitative PR performance reports.

As Senior PR & Communications Manager, your experience will include:

10+ years’ experience in PR & Communications, with at least 5 years in a senior or leadership role.

Proven media relations expertise and spokesperson experience.

Exceptional writing and editing skills across B2B and B2C communications.

Strong ability to translate complex technical or cybersecurity topics into clear, engaging messages.

Experience managing agencies and working closely with senior stakeholders.

Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.

Fluent English and advanced MS Office skills.

Desirable experience:

Background in technology, IT, or cybersecurity.

Experience working within a global or matrix organisation.

Exposure to crisis communications and public affairs.

If you’re a confident, strategic communications leader ready to shape reputation and influence at a senior level within a globally respected cybersecurity brand — we’d love to hear from you