PR Corporate & Communication Lead
Our Vision: Continue to be the leading UK mobile infrastructure services company.
Our Mission: To be famous for excellence in delivery, embracing transformation with our people and our customers at its heart.
We are at an exciting time in our company's development. We've come a long way since we were first formed in 2012. From the rollout of new technologies and managing complex legislation affecting the industry, we are leading the conversation on innovation and developing sharper solutions to serve our customers better. We collaborate as a team to meet the high standards expected of us and demand the best of ourselves through our values.
Lead and protect Cornerstone's reputation and licence to operate through a bold, proactive Corporate Affairs and PR strategy. Shape the corporate narrative, drive media and crisis plans, and steer stakeholder communications across a demanding external landscape-from national media and government to community groups and industry partners.
You'll be at the forefront of managing reputational and operational challenges, including sensitive local comms on network builds, misinformation, competitive noise, planning disputes, legal cases, and landlord dependencies. You'll also champion our corporate voice on sustainability, safety, digital inclusion and social impact, while powering major investor and industry announcements.
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What You'll Do
Proactive External Communications & PR
•Drive and deliver the annual Corporate Affairs and Communications plan, including:
•Build strong relationships with key journalists, media outlets and industry voices.
•Lead PR agencies and specialist partners to deliver:
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Issues Management & Crisis Readiness
•Maintain an always on issues and crisis posture, including:
•Lead communications for high risk scenarios such as:
•Ensure responses land with speed, consistency, credibility and disciplined risk management.
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Internal Communications & Employee Engagement
•Set IC strategy and cadence through your direct report, ensuring:
•Oversee internal events to ensure strategic alignment and impact.
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Community Relations & Local Stakeholder Delivery
•Lead the community engagement strategy through your direct report, ensuring:
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Executive Communications
•Support CEO and SLT communications, including:
•Shape the corporate narrative for quarterly/annual reporting and major milestones.
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Performance Reporting & Impact
•Establish clear reporting frameworks for:
•Produce SLT ready reporting that translates communications activity into risk mitigation and strengthened corporate reputation.
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What You'll Bring
Knowledge
•Corporate affairs and strategic communications
•Media and broadcast relations
•Issues and crisis comms frameworks
•Public sector and community stakeholder engagement
•Claims governance and risk communications
•Regulated and high scrutiny environments
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Skills
•Executive level comms judgement
•Exceptional written communication
•Strong under pressure; comfortable with ambiguity
•Senior stakeholder management
•Leads cross functional comms in complex situations
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Experience
•Senior leadership in Corporate Comms / PR / Corporate Affairs
•High stakes issues and reputation risk management
•Political, public sector and community engagement
•Trusted adviser to C suite; governance expertise
•Built comms discipline, operating rhythms and escalation models
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Why Join Us?
Reward & Recognition: Competitive salary and an excellent bonus structure.
Time to Recharge: 30 days' annual leave.
Long Term Security: Competitive pension scheme and life insurance
Flexibility: Hybrid working to help you balance work and home life.
Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance including dental and optical cover.
Lifestyle Perks: Cycle to Work scheme, Electric Car scheme, and retail discounts.
Community & Growth: A generous refer a friend scheme.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is fundamental to our success. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. By embracing unique perspectives and experiences, we drive innovation and drive our organisation forward, therefore, we recognise the importance of welcoming applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
We want to ensure everyone is able to present their best self throughout the recruitment process so if you require any adjustments, please let us know.
If this role is of interest to you and you would like to find out more, please do apply with an up to date version of your CV.