Communications Manager – Stadler Rail

Women in Rail; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation firm located in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a proactive Communications Manager. This role involves strategic communication across the UK and Netherlands, ensuring effective messaging that enhances stakeholder trust and market visibility. The ideal candidate will possess strong writing skills, experience in employee communications, and ability to manage digital platforms. The firm offers a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, and a supportive working environment focused on employee growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

36 hour working week

25 days annual leave

Defined contribution pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company paid membership of cashback health plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in journalism or corporate communications required.
• Familiar with digital communication tools and platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic communications across the UK and Netherlands.
• Create engaging external campaigns highlighting innovation and sustainability.
• Develop internal communication strategies across multiple channels.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing skills

Presentation skills

Storytelling & narrative building

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Teams

Intranet platforms

CapCut

Job description

Location: Newcastle

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Communications & Public Relations, the Communications Manager will drive strategic communications across UK and Netherlands, creating locally relevant media content and managing internal channels. Lead social media engagement aligned with global branding, support crisis communications, and represent Stadler at key events. The successful applicant will also ensure transparent messaging to strengthen reputation and stakeholder trust while enhancing market visibility.

Main Goals:

To design and deliver communication strategies that strengthen both brand recognition externally and employee engagement and culture internally as well as align corporate messaging with organisational goals.

Personnel:

• Collaborate as part of a global matrix communications team to uphold a consistent “One-Stadler” voice across all markets, while tailoring messaging to the UK and Netherlands audience and cultural contexts.
• Expand social media presence by creating dynamic, interactive campaigns that drive engagement and showcase Stadler’s innovation and sustainability.
• Create engaging external campaigns that highlight Stadler’s innovation, sustainability, and culture.
• Partner with HR, business leaders, and key stakeholders to communicate effectively on feedback loops associated with culture change initiatives.
• Strengthen stakeholder engagement by building trusted relationships with employees, leadership, external partners, and community representatives.
• Act as a liaison with residents and neighbours of Stadler sites, ensuring proactive communication around projects, developments, and community impact, while addressing concerns and fostering positive relationships.

Organisational:

• Work within the UK and Netherlands territory to develop locally relevant content in main media and railway media.
• Develop and execute internal communication strategies across multiple channels (intranet, newsletters, town halls, digital platforms).
• Establish a regular rhythm of social media activity, ensuring alignment with global brand guidelines while reflecting local market priorities.
• Support in crisis communication and issue management, ensuring timely, transparent, and effective messaging to protect reputation and maintain stakeholder trust.
• Attend and support key events (industry conferences, community forums, internal leadership gatherings) to represent Stadler and strengthen visibility.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, HR, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in journalism or corporate or employee communications.
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with digital comms tools (SharePoint, Teams, intranet platforms, filming with mobile phone, editing CapCut).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strategic thinker with a creative edge and attention to detail.
• Storytelling & narrative building.
• Stakeholder management.

Desirable:

• Employee engagement expertise.
• Change communication.
• Analytical mindset for measuring impact.

Why Join Us:

• Innovative Environment: Working in a fast paced, results orientated environment, you will proactively work alongside your team to ensure services are available.
• Growth and Development: You will be part of a dynamic company committed to the development of our people, offering opportunities for learning and career development.
• Passionate Team: You will manage a dedicated team working diligently to deliver and provide an essential service successfully collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Customer-Centric Approach: You will work effectively to ensure the needs and expectations of our service users are supplied with the highest standards of service.
• What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking proactive people who align with our company KPI’s and values. If you are looking to make a difference and deliver high quality service then we want to hear from you.

What We Will Offer You In Return:

• Competitive salary package based on qualifications and experience (include salary expectations in your CV).
• 36 hour working week
• 25 days annual leave, 8 statutory bank holidays.
• Defined contribution pension scheme with Scottish Widows. Auto-enrolment at 4% matched contribution rate with the option to increase up to 10% which remains matched.
• Death in Service Cover.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Company paid membership of cashback health plan with Healthshield.

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