Senior Manager, Global External Communications

Senior Manager, Global External Communications

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Ready to shape the global reputation of one of the world’s leading hotel companies?

To help us build, promote and protect our reputation on the global stage, we’re looking for a Senior Manager, Global External Corporate Communications, to join our Global Corporate Affairs team.

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, including our Executive Committee, shaping how IHG is represented externally and ensuring our communications reflect our strategy, purpose, and ambition.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we believe in delivering True Hospitality for Good, making a difference for our guests, colleagues, and communities worldwide.

• Support and deputise for the Director, Global External Corporate Communications on high-profile matters, including CEO, Executive Committee, and PLC communications.
• Lead 360° global communications plans for corporate initiatives and projects.
• Manage external engagement programmes for key global spokespeople, overseeing logistics, briefing materials, and delivery.
• Build strong relationships and provide strategic counsel to stakeholders across the Executive Committee, Company Secretariat, Investor Relations, and Corporate Affairs.
• Lead IHG’s corporate press office, driving proactive media engagement and managing reactive issues.
• Shape our digital communications strategy, including the corporate website and CEO/corporate social channels, working with agencies to deliver against ambitious objectives.
• Lead communications for Journey to Tomorrow, IHG’s 10-year responsible business plan.
• Measure and report on the impact of communications activity, including board-level reporting.
• Manage direct reports, coaching for development through constructive feedback.

• Significant experience in corporate communications (including company financial quarterly reporting), external affairs, and media relations, in a global, listed company environment.
• A proven track record of delivering high-profile communications and providing trusted counsel to senior leaders.
• Strong media handling skills, with experience running a press office and managing complex, sensitive issues.
• Excellent project leadership skills, with the ability to align multiple stakeholders across global, regional, and functional teams.
• Digital know-how, from social media to corporate websites, and an eye for measuring impact.
• Excellent writing, planning and creativity skills.
• Experience in managing external agencies and budgets.
• The ability to thrive under pressure, with sound judgement and resilience.
• Ideally evidence of developing others, setting clear direction, driving collective team performance and providing coaching/feedback.

This is your opportunity to help tell IHG’s story to the world and play a vital role in shaping how we’re seen on the global stage. Ready to take the next step?

Closing date for applications:
Tuesday 20th January 2026.

We work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. A career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, there’s Room for You at IHG.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.

IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Location:

London, England, United Kingdom.