Head of Corporate Communications Europe
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
£100,000 – £110,000 / year
Salary
As advertised by the employer
£77,200
Going rate
Offer clears by 1.3×
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1133 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 49% sure that is the right code. VMA Group is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 1133 (Public relations and communications directors) · 49% match
- Likely 2493 (Public relations professionals) · 46% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1133 Public relations and communications directors Most likely code | £54,000 Clears | £61,700 Clears | £69,500 Clears | £77,200 Clears |
2493 Public relations professionals Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £33,400 Clears | £37,500 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Multi-brand consumer business with a significant international footprint is seeking an experienced Head of Communications Europe to lead and evolve its external communications strategy across the region.
Hybrid working is 3 days a week on site with monthly travel within Europe.
This is a high-profile role responsible for strengthening reputation, building visibility and driving engagement across multiple markets. The successful candidate will be a commercially minded communications leader who combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution and enjoys creating opportunities to tell compelling stories.
Working across both corporate and consumer news, this role goes beyond traditional media relations. We are looking for someone with a strong track record of developing proactive PR programmes, shaping social media strategy and identifying innovative ways to elevate brand and leadership visibility across Europe. The successful candidate will be expected to think big, challenge conventions and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver an integrated communications strategy across the Europe region.
- Create proactive PR campaigns that enhance reputation, support commercial objectives and generate meaningful media coverage.
- Lead executive profiling and thought leadership programmes for senior leadership.
- Shape and drive social media strategy, ensuring consistent messaging and strong audience engagement.
- Build and maintain influential relationships with media, industry commentators and key external stakeholders.
- Identify emerging trends, issues and opportunities to position the business ahead of competitors.
- Provide strategic communications counsel to senior leadership and act as a trusted advisor on reputation management.
- Manage team, agency relationships and communications budgets across the region.
About You
- Significant experience leading communications function and teams within a complex international consumer organisation - travel, leisure or hospitality ideal.
- Strong network across business, consumer and trade media.
- Proven success developing proactive PR strategies that deliver measurable impact.
- Experience leading social media strategy and executive visibility programmes.
- Commercially minded with the ability to align communications activity to wider business goals.
- Confident working with senior executives and influencing stakeholders at leadership level.
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial and comfortable operating across multiple international market.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with VMA Group, so check their own site for the current details.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. VMA Group holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1133 going rate of £77,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.