Job Title: Senior External Communications Manager (3-6 Month Contract) Location: Remote-first with occasional travel to London Contract: Fixed Term (3-6 months), with strong potential to go permanent Salary: Up to £85,000 About the Company Our client is a leading, omnichannel retailer. As a market leader in our sector, they''re dedicated to helping everyone enjoy amazing technology through innovation, service, and a purpose-driven strategy. Their business is at the forefront of giving technology longer life and improving lives through repair, reuse, and recycling. Role Overview We''re looking for a dynamic and highly experienced Senior External Communications Manager to join their award-winning Communications team on a contract basis (strong chance to go perm). This role is instrumental in driving external communications that raise our clients corporate profile, protect their reputation, and amplify their impact as a purposeful and responsible leader in the retail sector.The successful candidate will develop and implement strategic media engagement plans, manage high-profile media interactions, and lead on reputation and issues management - all while working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities Shape and execute the company''s external communications strategy, positioning the brand as a thought leader in tech retail and ESG innovation. Manage proactive and reactive media relations, securing positive coverage and managing sensitive