Senior PR & Communications Manager

Senior PR & Communications Manager | Bournemouth (Hybrid) | Up to £75,000 + 10% Bonus

Rubicon are proud to be supporting a global leader in cybersecurity as they seek a Senior PR & Communications Manager to join their senior leadership team.

This is a pivotal role with significant influence, responsible for leading communications strategy, strengthening brand reputation, and elevating the organisation’s voice across media, government, and industry platforms.As Senior PR & Communications Manager, you’ll work closely with UK and Global leadership teams to deliver impactful PR and communications initiatives. You’ll lead a high-performing communications team, act as a key media spokesperson, and play a critical role in protecting and enhancing the company’s public image.

As Senior PR & Communications Manager, you will benefit from:

• Hybrid working (3 days per week in the Bournemouth office)

• Half-yearly performance bonus

• Private Medical Insurance

• Wellbeing allowance

• Company pension scheme

• Paid maternity & paternity leave

• Free parking

• Career progression within a globally recognised cybersecurity brand

• A collaborative, people-first culture within a Top 50 ‘Best Companies to Work For’ (2025)

As Senior PR & Communications Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Owning and delivering the UK PR & Communications strategy in partnership with Global PR teams.

• Leading media relations, public affairs, and crisis communications in line with company guidelines.

• Acting as a primary media spokesperson and supporting executive leadership with interviews and external engagements.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists, editors, industry bodies, and government stakeholders.

• Overseeing internal and external communications channels to ensure a consistent and compelling brand voice.

• Creating and approving high-quality content including press releases, opinion pieces, blogs, articles, and statements.

• Managing PR agencies, social media communications, and media monitoring activities.

• Planning and delivering PR events, media briefings, conferences, and webinars.

• Representing the organisation at industry associations, trade bodies, and public forums.

• Producing insightful qualitative and quantitative PR performance reports.

As Senior PR & Communications Manager, your experience will include:

• 10+ years’ experience in PR & Communications, with at least 5 years in a senior or leadership role.

• Proven media relations expertise and spokesperson experience.

• Exceptional writing and editing skills across B2B and B2C communications.

• Strong ability to translate complex technical or cybersecurity topics into clear, engaging messages.

• Experience managing agencies and working closely with senior stakeholders.

• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.

• Fluent English and advanced MS Office skills.

Desirable experience:

• Background in technology, IT, or cybersecurity.

• Experience working within a global or matrix organisation.

• Exposure to crisis communications and public affairs.

If you’re a confident, strategic communications leader ready to shape reputation and influence at a senior level within a globally respected cybersecurity brand — we’d love to hear from you.