Schneider Electric
External Communications Manager UK&I
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Join us as a Senior Specialist, Thought Leadership Communications
Help position Schneider as a trusted industry authority. You'll craft strategic communications that elevate our brand, shape industry dialogue, and amplify our expertise across global markets.
What will you do?
- Build and execute thought leadership communication strategies that establish Schneider as a voice of authority on emerging trends and innovations
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and business leaders to develop content that showcases our expertise and drives industry influence
- Amplify messaging across owned, earned, and social channels to enhance credibility and engage key stakeholders
- Harness new technologies and platforms to expand reach and maximize communication impact
What are the key skills we are looking for?
- Content Strategy — intermediate level; building cohesive plans that align thought leadership with business priorities
- Copywriting — intermediate level; crafting compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences
- Media Relations — intermediate level; securing earned coverage that amplifies executive visibility and brand authority
- Executive Communications — intermediate level; translating complex ideas into clear, impactful messages for leadership
- Analytical Thinking — intermediate level; using data and insights to refine messaging and measure impact
- Storytelling — developing level; weaving narratives that connect innovation with audience needs
- Social Media Communication — intermediate level; engaging audiences and driving dialogue on digital platforms
- Prompt Engineering — intermediate level; leveraging AI tools to enhance content creation and efficiency
What qualifications will make you successful?
- Strategic thinker who connects communications work to broader organizational objectives
- Collaborative partner comfortable working with cross-functional teams and external influencers
- Confident decision-maker who thrives in ambiguous situations with minimal oversight
- Self-starter who proactively identifies opportunities and drives initiatives to completion
What's in it for me?
- High-impact role with visibility across global markets and senior leadership
- Opportunity to collaborate with industry experts on innovative, forward-thinking content
- Dynamic team environment that encourages creativity, growth, and professional development
- Flexibility to shape your work and make a meaningful difference
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At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
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For this UK based position, the expected pay range is GBP 65,600 - GBP 98,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United Kingdom. Our pay ranges are determined by the local market.
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Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
- Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: health and life insurance, paid time off, parental and care leave, flexible work options, and confidential counseling for life’s challenges.
- Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares, and retirement savings plans for your future.
- Grow Your Skills and Career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.
- Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program, sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.
- Support Your Community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education.
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- +9% organic growth
- 150,000+ employees in 100+ countries
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