Director of Corporate Communications - UK and Ireland
Director of Corporate Communications - UK and Ireland
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Job Description
The Role
As Director of Corporate Communications for the UK and Ireland you will be a strategic partner to the business shaping and executing integrated communications that protect and enhance Visas reputation drive employee engagement and support our commercial priorities. Youll drive meaningful impact through storytelling and data ensuring our voice is relevant bold and aligned with Visas FY26 strategy and 2030 vision. This lynchpin role is central to motivating and inspiring colleagues protecting Visas license to operate shaping the landscape and narrative driving client awareness and preference in Visa.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted advisor and communications business partner to the UK and Ireland business providing strategic counsel on reputation media and employee engagement.
- Lead and deliver integrated communications campaigns that support business growth.
- Develop and execute an internal communications programme that builds pride alignment and connection across teams.
- Partner with European and global comms teams to localise global narratives and amplify impact.
- Manage media relations including proactive storytelling and reactive issues management with a strong network of journalist relationships.
- Create compelling content across formatspress releases blogs video social media executive speechesthat brings Visas focus and priorities to life.
- Build and manage executive visibility programmes for leaders including media training and thought leadership.
- Support crisis and issues response as part of the Europe Corporate Communications team.
- Track and report on communications impact using data and insights to continuously optimise.
- Collaborate closely with the Corporate Affairs team including Government Engagement to align messaging and support Visas strategic objectives.
- Work in partnership with the Marketing team to ensure consistent and impactful storytelling across all channels.
- Drive thought leadership initiatives that position Visa as a forward-thinking leader in the payments and technology space.
- Line management responsibilities including coaching performance management and development of direct reports.
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Qualifications :
What Were Looking For
- Extensive experience and a proven track record of strategic leadership stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration in a corporate environment.
- Strategic communicator with a passion for storytelling and a track record of delivering high impact campaigns.
- Demonstrates exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to craft clear compelling and audience-tailored content across a variety of formats and channels.
- Deep enthusiasm for emerging technologies and a commitment to driving innovation that transforms ideas into impactful solutions.
- Proven ability to build and nurture strong business relationships across internal and
- external stakeholders fostering trust and collaboration to drive strategic
- communication outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and resolve complex challenges through strategic thinking cross-functional collaboration and data-informed decision-making.
- Experience in a matrixed multinational environment ideally in financial services technology or regulated industries.
- Strong media relations skills and ability to manage complex reputational issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Proven ability to lead teams manage agencies and deliver results under pressure.
- Deep understanding of the evolving media landscape including digital social and influencer engagement.
- Proven track record of leading and optimizing agency partnerships to deliver high-impact campaigns ensuring alignment with strategic goals brand standards and performance metrics.
- Experience with measurement and evaluation tools to demonstrate ROI and inform strategy.
- A collaborative mindset and a commitment to inclusion innovation and continuous learning.
Additional Information :
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time