EMEA Corporate Communications Specialist
At a glance
Mid-level Communications role at Canon. Uxbridge · £42,500–£50,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Lead internal communication programmes for RHSQ and EMEA, turning business priorities into useful employee content
- Create leadership messages, change updates, executive briefings, Q&As, stories and campaign materials
- Build Canon’s external profile through corporate storytelling, media work, executive visibility and thought leadership
- Run Miru, EMEA News, Viva and digital signage, using editorial planning and engagement data to improve them
- Advise senior leaders and stakeholders while improving communications processes, governance and ways of working
What you bring
- You have at least five years in corporate communications, internal communications, public relations, brand marketing communications or a related field
- You can plan and deliver communications for varied audiences across several channels
- You bring experience with reputation, thought leadership, employee engagement and organisational change work
- You write, edit and present well, and understand SharePoint, Microsoft 365, AI-enabled communication tools and analytics
- You have worked in complex matrix organisations with stakeholder groups and external agencies
Who this fits
You’ll suit this role if you can turn complicated business goals into clear communication and influence senior leaders with evidence-based advice. The work spans employees, customers and external audiences across Canon EMEA, including regional and market teams. The role is based in Uxbridge, United Kingdom, and involves collaboration with business units, national sales organisations and agencies.
From the employer
This is a high-impact communications role with broad exposure across Canon EMEA, offering the opportunity to shape how the business communicates with employees, customers and external audiences across a diverse and dynamic region. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across markets and functions, providing strategic counsel and turning complex business priorities into engaging, impactful communications.
From executive communications, employee engagement and change programmes to corporate reputation and media relations, the role spans the full communications mix. You’ll have the opportunity to influence both regional and market-level activity, work on high-profile initiatives and campaigns, and play a key role in strengthening Canon’s reputation, culture and connection with its people.
The starting salary for this role is between £42,500 and £50,000 depending on experience +10% bonus & benefits.
- Lead strategic communications across Canon EMEA, supporting business objectives, strengthening reputation and engaging key audiences.
- Shape and deliver impactful internal communications programmes across RHSQ and EMEA, translating complex priorities into clear, relevant and engaging content.
- Create compelling communications including leadership messages, organisational and change communications, executive briefings, Q&As, employee stories and campaigns.
- Advise senior leaders, HR and functional stakeholders on communications strategy, employee engagement, change and employee experience.
- Support high-profile engagement initiatives including Kick Off, Town Halls, Talking Business and internal campaigns.
- Lead corporate and brand communications that strengthen Canon EMEA’s reputation, positioning and thought leadership.
- Deliver external communications including corporate storytelling, executive profiling, media engagement, thought leadership and reputation-building activity.
- Develop high-quality press releases, statements, web content, Q&As and briefing materials, ensuring messaging is accurate, consistent and impactful.
- Partner with stakeholders and agencies to develop engaging stories around product and technology innovation, sustainability and IT security.
- Manage and optimise internal communications channels including Miru, EMEA News, Viva and digital signage.
- Own editorial planning, ensuring content is prioritised, coordinated and aligned with business objectives and audience needs.
- Monitor channel performance, audience engagement and feedback to identify opportunities and improve communications effectiveness.
- Drive continuous improvement across communications processes, governance, tools and ways of working.
- Build strong relationships across business units, functions, national sales organisations and external partners.
- Influence stakeholders through communications expertise, insight and evidence-based recommendations.
- Act as a communications subject matter expert, sharing knowledge and championing best practice across the function.
- Relevant 5+ years' experience in corporate communications, internal communications, public relations, brand marketing communications, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrable experience developing and implementing communication strategies and plans across multiple audiences and channels.
- Experience supporting corporate reputation, thought leadership, employee engagement, and organisational change communications.
- Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills, with a strong knowledge of digital communication channels, including SharePoint, Microsoft 365 applications, AI-enabled communication tools, and analytics.
- Strong understanding of corporate communications, employee engagement, public relations, and reputation management.
- Experience working within a complex, matrix organisation with multiple stakeholder groups and external agencies.
- Experience translating complex business objectives into effective communication strategies and engaging content.
Canon Core Behaviours
• Drive for results
• Focus on the Customer
• Take ownership and accountability
• Act as a team player
• Shows courage and conviction
• People orientated
• Caring for self and others
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