VP of Corporate & Internal Communications, YouGov

• The successful candidate will likely have experience in corporate communications in a UK listed company, or in a communications agency environment supporting UK listed company clients
• Background in managing corporate communications within a listed company environment, with a strong understanding of the regulatory framework, including UK listing requirements and compliance standards
• 10+ years of experience working in communications, predominantly external corporate communications, or public relations
• Experience in developing successful corporate and internal communication strategies
• Proven leadership experience in leading and managing a communications team
• Ability to write concise, compelling pieces in a tone of voice suited to YouGov
• Fluent in English, excellent written and verbal skills, strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical ability, leadership skills, and ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to liaise effectively and influence at all levels, be diplomatic and service-oriented
• Desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, global environment

Desirable

• Are you ready to lead YouGov’s corporate and internal communications strategy and make a significant impact?
• As our VP of Corporate & Internal Communications, you’ll take charge of both corporate and internal communications for the YouGov Group, ensuring they are aligned, effective, and on-brand
• Reporting directly to the Chief Governance & Compliance Officer, this high-visibility role will give you the opportunity to collaborate closely with key stakeholders and shape the way we communicate across the organisation, driving a consistent and impactful message to both internal and external corporate audiences
• On the corporate communications side, you will be responsible for our regulatory and policy-related external communications, while also leading on crisis communication, and supporting the delivery of a consistent tone of voice and messaging across all our corporate communications outputs
• Note this remit excludes investor relations (managed by the Investor Relations Director) and PR (including the YouGov Press Office) which is largely focussed on B2B/B2C public data-centred media relations and data journalism (managed by the Global Editor)
• You will be expected to build collaborative relationships with both areas
• On the internal communications side, you will manage the established internal communications team, while leading on the more complex internal communications subjects such as crisis management and financial reporting
• Ensure the sharing of critical information to agreed internal and corporate audiences is planned out and communicated in an engaging and timely manner, within required timeframes
• Provide updates to senior leaders on corporate and internal communications performance, impact, and engagement
• Keep on top of new internal communication trends, and new corporate communications trends and regulations, as applicable to YouGov
• Ensure an appropriate and consistent tone of voice and vocabulary is used across YouGov’s corporate and internal communications outputs
• Development of YouGov’s corporate communications strategy and annual roadmap
• Lead and/or support (as appropriate) on the drafting of regulatory and policy-related external communications, including the ESG Report, the Pay Gap Report, and the Annual Report & Accounts
• Oversight of content on corporate website (corporate.yougov.com), in collaboration with content owners
• Lead on preparation of press releases about YouGov’s corporate activity
• Support the Investor Relations Director and Deputy Company Secretary with the drafting of stock market announcements, as appropriate
• Lead on client-facing crisis communications, under the existing crisis management procedure
• Manage the relationship with the company’s external Corporate PR agency
• Lead on responding to press enquiries relating to YouGov’s corporate activity
• Monitor online information about the company from a corporate perspective, including on Wikipedia
• Become the point person for corporate communications across the business
• Support the Compliance & ESG team with the articulation of YouGov‘s ESG strengths
• Prepare briefing materials on corporate messages for internal audiences
• Develop corporate communications and public affairs strategies to further the aims and objectives of YouGov
• Recommend appropriate tactics to raise awareness of YouGov and strengthen YouGov’s reputation with industry organisations and other relevant third parties
• Identify opportunities and draft responses to parliamentary, government and other consultations relevant to YouGov’s business
• Development of YouGov’s internal communications strategy and annual roadmap
• Lead on complex internal comms, and internal comms on corporate matters such as crisis management and financial reporting
• Contribute to decision-making in respect of the company’s chosen communications tools and channels
• Manage and support the professional development of the established internal communications team (three roles)
• Identify opportunities to develop and adapt the internal communications function as we integrate the newly acquired CPS business into YouGov