External Communications Manager UK&I

Location: London, Leeds, Coventry.

About the role

Join Schneider Electric's UK & Ireland Marketing team to drive impactful external communications, thought leadership, and executive positioning.

This is a strategic and hands-on role for a digitally savvy communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, matrix environment.

You will play a key part in shaping how our brand is perceived externally-delivering compelling narratives, leading PR efforts, and executing integrated campaigns that support business growth.

What you will do



* Define and deliver the thought leadership and external content strategy across key segments and brand priorities


* Lead PR strategy and agency management, ensuring strong media presence and measurable ROI


* Develop and execute integrated marketing and communications campaigns aligned with commercial objectives


* Partner with business leaders, Segment Managers, and the Partnerships & Innovation team to amplify strategic initiatives and sales enablement efforts


* Support and deliver executive communications, including messaging and high-visibility content


* Create high-quality content such as articles, press materials, and executive messaging


* Collaborate with digital, marketing, and external partners to ensure seamless campaign execution


* Prepare senior leadership presentations, including insights, recommendations, and performance reporting


* Build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure alignment and maximise impact

What we're looking for



* 5+ years' experience in marketing, communications, or PR (agency or in-house)


* Fluent in English, with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field


* Strong commercial acumen and understanding of marketing impact on business performance


* Proven ability to design and deliver strategic, integrated communication plans


* Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills


* Strong organisational and project management capabilities


* Confident working in complex, matrixed organisations


* Ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders


* Digitally fluent, with experience across modern communication channels and tools


* A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on results

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters.

At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success.

We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play.

It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable worl...