Head of Corporate Communication

Lotus; Coventry; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Coventry is seeking a Head of Corporate Communication to oversee all communication strategies. This role involves managing stakeholder communication, monitoring media for reputational risks, and preparing for potential crises. Candidates should have experience in the luxury automotive sector and fluency in another European language or Mandarin. A full-time on-site presence is required, along with additional responsibilities during weekends or after hours.

Benefits

25 Vacation Days + Bank Holidays

Performance Bonus

Future-Proof Pension

Private Healthcare

Company Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in the automotive industry is essential.
• Proficient in using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers, partners, investors, and the public.
• Monitor media coverage and manage crisis communication.
• Draft and deliver public statements and press releases.
• Train company leadership on media response protocols.

Skills

Experience within a Chinese organisation

Fluency in another European language or Mandarin

Experience in luxury brand environment

Understanding of social media dynamics

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance, and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world. Lotus Cars Limited is the manufacturing site of Lotus in the UK. Here, we produce all sports car types such as the Emira and the Evija.

To bring the company to the level we aspire to, we are looking for a Head of Corporate Communication in the Corporate Office Department, based in our Coventry office.

Summary

What You’ll Do

Stakeholder Communication

• Communicate with customers, partners, investors, government, and the public.
• Address concerns, answer questions, and provide consistent updates.

Reputation Management

• Monitor social media and traditional media coverage to detect misinformation or escalating sentiment.
• Implement damage control strategies to minimise reputational harm.
• Collaborate with the Investor Relations and Legal teams to ensure communications are compliant and aligned.

Crisis Preparedness & Planning

• Develop and maintain a crisis communication plan.
• Create pre-approved messaging templates for likely scenarios.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify potential crisis triggers.
• Train company spokespeople and leadership on media response protocols.
• Assess situations quickly to understand the scope and potential impact.
• Serve as a central point of communication between leadership, legal, HR, and other stakeholders.
• Craft and deliver timely, accurate, and transparent public statements or press releases.
• Manage media inquiries and interviews.
• Ensure internal communication keeps employees informed and aligned.
• Draft and support dealer, supplier, government affairs, and shareholder communications to ensure information shared is consistent.
• Conduct post-crisis analysis.
• Revise crisis plans and improve protocols based on key learnings.
• Consult and advise on brand rebuilding through reputation recovery campaigns.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience working within a Chinese organisation.
• Fluency in another European language or Mandarin.
• Experience in a luxury brand environment – automotive industry experience is essential.
• A deep understanding of the importance of social media and influencer dynamics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

What We Offer

• 25 Vacation Days + Bank Holidays.
• Performance Bonus – Get rewarded for your hard work with an exciting, non-contractual bonus scheme.
• Future‑Proof Pension scheme.
• Private Healthcare.
• Company Car Scheme (ECOS) – Access to our company car scheme.

Additional Information

• This role is based in our Coventry office and requires a full‑time on‑site presence.
• Some weekend and after‑hours work will be required. Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) will be offered (no overtime).
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

Our Company

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with more than 75 years of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering, and legendary victories on the F1 track.

Today, we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electric future. In 2022, we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all‑electric hyper‑SUV, and in 2023, our fully‑electric hyper‑GT, Emeya.

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries — both within the car industry and within yourself. Every member of the Lotus family carries some of the pioneering mindset of our founder, Colin Chapman.

Hethel, Norfolk, has been the home of Lotus for over 60 years, ever since Chapman started making championship‑winning racing cars. In conjunction with our production facilities in Norwich and research centres near Warwick, our UK sites offer a wide breadth of roles across disciplines.

We’re not just a car company — we’re a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Group Lotus, we believe diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organisation.

Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious, and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Limited? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure: https://lotusukmanufacturing.teamtailor.com