Communications Manager

Rolls Royce SMR Ltd.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Communications Manager for a pivotal role that strengthens its external voice and supports strategic objectives. This hybrid position based in Manchester, Derby, or Warrington involves leading media relations and developing communications for business growth. The ideal candidate should have strong media relations experience and excellent communication skills. A competitive salary of £60,000 - £78,750 and comprehensive benefits, including bonuses and flexible working arrangements, are offered.

Benefits

Performance related bonus up to 12.5%

Benefits allowance of £2200

12% employer pension contributions

28 days holiday plus public holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance 6x pensionable pay

One-off payment for home office purchases

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Communications, Journalism, PR or related field.
• Strong experience in media relations and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with senior stakeholders in sensitive environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead media relations activity and deliver compelling stories.
• Develop communications for supply chain growth and business development.
• Protect and manage company reputation through effective communication.
• Support senior leaders in enhancing their external profiles.

Skills

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic communications

Excellent written and verbal communication

Education

Degree in Communications, Journalism, PR or related discipline

Job description

Communications Manager page is loaded## Communications Managerlocations: Manchester, UK: Warrington, UK: Derby, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: February 22, 2026 (12 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR100689**Role: Communications Manager****Location: Hybrid, based from one of our offices in Derby, Manchester or Warrington****Salary: we anticipate paying a salary in the £60,000 - £78,750 range**Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Rolls‑Royce SMR provides a British solution to a global energy challenge, leading the way in Small Modular Reactor technology and shaping the UK’s premier green export opportunity.Our Corporate Affairs team plays a critical role in protecting and enhancing our reputation, promoting our mission, and amplifying the impact of our people, partners, and technology. Working at the heart of a fast‑growing organisation, the team drives communications that support business growth and global stakeholder engagement.In this context, we’re looking for a **Communications Manager** to join our Corporate Affairs team and work closely with colleagues across the business. This is a pivotal role, shaping high‑impact communications, strengthening our external voice, and supporting the delivery of strategic objectives across supply chain development, business development and leadership visibility.**We’ll need you to:*** Lead media relations activity, delivering compelling stories across trade, technical and mainstream channels, while managing press office operations including out‑of‑hours response, monitoring, and evaluation.* Develop and deliver communications that support UK and international supply chain growth and business development priorities.* Support the protection and enhancement of our company reputation through proactive issues management, risk monitoring, and high‑quality content creation.* Work directly with senior leaders to elevate their external profiles and amplify thought‑leadership opportunities. A full role description is available on request.As you can see, this is a high‑profile, fast‑paced role at the centre of our growth journey, and you’ll bring a collaborative mindset, strategic focus and first‑class communication skills to our organisation.**You’ll bring:*** A degree (or equivalent) in Communications, Journalism, PR or a related discipline, or demonstrable professional experience.* Strong experience in media relations, stakeholder engagement, and delivering strategic communications across diverse audiences.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to craft impactful messaging.* Experience supporting senior stakeholders and managing reputational issues in sensitive or high‑profile environments. We’ll ask you about your experience shaping media coverage, managing issues, and delivering strategic content.This role can be based in Derby, Manchester, or Warrington, with hybrid working and regular weekly attendance expected. Some UK and international travel for events and engagement activities may be required.The salary band for this position will reflect the skills, experience and values you bring. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including bonus opportunities, generous annual leave, an excellent pension scheme, flexible working arrangements and access to wellbeing support. You’ll join a forward‑thinking organisation committed to innovation, transparency, and continuous development.We anticipate a salary of £60,000 - £78,750 dependent on the skills, values, and knowledge you bring.We also offer excellent benefits including:* Bonus - Performance related bonus of up to 12.5%* Benefits Allowance - £2200, enabling you to create a bespoke package* Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.* Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days* Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care* Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay* £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchasesYou’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment. • Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business. • A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.**Our Application Process**Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance • Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check • Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check#LI-CH1 #LI-Hybrid**We are Rolls-Royce SMR**A career with Rolls-Royce SMR offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting organisation delivering a transformational mission. Rolls-Royce SMR is a radically different approach to proven nuclear technology. Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will generate 470MW of low-carbon energy - equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes for over 60 years. With its Rolls-Royce SMRs will play a vital role in supporting renewable energy by helping to overcome intermittency and ensure a stable, sustainable energy future. We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional - and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love. We offer opportunities that go beyond traditional career paths. At Rolls-Royce SMR you can develop your career by exploring roles and challenges that align with your unique talents.**Our culture**At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge. Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer: • A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment. • Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business. • A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone can thrive.**What we offer**At Rolls-Royce SMR, our reward offering is focused on recognising you for your efforts and motivate you to continue achieving. Our rewards and benefits