Communications Manager
| Posting date: | 10 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 to £50,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Depending on experience! |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 November 2025 |
| Location: | Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1BS |
| Company: | Gregory Distribution Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | R006435_1760111410 |
Summary
Communications Manager
Location: Cullompton
About Us & Your Opportunity at Gregory Distribution
Are you a skilled communications professional passionate about driving engagement and shaping brand reputation?
Gregory Distribution, a leader in logistics, is looking for an enthusiastic Communications Manager to strengthen our internal and external communications, enhance our digital presence, and support our ambitious growth and sustainability agenda.
In this pivotal role, you'll work closely with senior leaders including our Senior Bid Manager, Managing Director, and Management Board partnering across all levels of the business to boost employee engagement, manage reputation risk, and support organisational change.
You'll lead the development and delivery of innovative communication strategies, crafting compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences from operational teams to customers and the wider public. By shaping our brand voice and optimising communication channels, you'll play a key role in customer engagement and advancing our net zero sustainability goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy Development: Create and deliver integrated communication and engagement strategies aligned with company objectives and vision.
- Content Creation: Write and edit engaging content for press releases, website, blog posts, newsletters, case studies, business briefs, and more across written, graphic, and video formats.
- Internal Communications: Develop campaigns and materials for staff newsletters, intranet, manager digests, and employee events, ensuring messaging is relevant, engaging, and well-timed.
- External Communications: Manage media relations, respond to enquiries, and secure positive coverage. Identify and pursue partnership opportunities to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
- Social Media & Digital Presence: Oversee and optimise our social media channels and website, creating impactful campaigns and content to maximise reach and engagement.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with internal departments, customers, suppliers, and external partners to ensure consistent messaging and support change management.
- Performance Analysis: Monitor and evaluate communication effectiveness, adjusting strategies to improve outcomes.
- Brand Management: Maintain brand consistency through guidelines, templates, and creative oversight.
- Event & Campaign Management: Plan and execute communication campaigns for product launches, events, and key initiatives. Support internal events such as awards, surveys, and competitions.
- Agency & Vendor Management: Oversee internal and external agencies and vendors involved in communication efforts.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Degree-level education in communications, public relations, marketing, or equivalent.
- Proven experience in content creation and communications, ideally in a fast-paced or evolving business environment.
- Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills across multiple formats.
- Strong understanding of brand tone and voice, with an eye for detail.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to develop long-term plans supporting organisational goals.
- Comfortable collaborating and influencing at all levels, with strong relationship-building skills.
- Digital proficiency in social media management, CMS, SharePoint, and online content.
- Strong organisational skills, able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
Desirable:
- Design experience (Canva, Adobe InDesign).
- Experience in logistics or transport sectors.
- Familiarity with SEO principles.
Why Join Gregory Distribution Ltd?
- Competitive Salary: £45,000per annum - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Hours: 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs, Monday to Friday.
- Training: Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
- Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Hapi*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more.
- Career Growth: Explore opportunities for professional development within our expanding business.
- Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance. Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*.
- Extras: Christmas Savings Club*, Black Circle Tyre Discount*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
- Wellbeing Support: Benefit from the Retail Trust Wellbeing Support* program.
- Team Environment: Be part of a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.
How to Apply
If you have the drive to be the best and want to be part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now!
Please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.
Contact Us: For any queries, please contact our Recruitment Team at . Our team is available Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to recruit directly but have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need assistance. We'll be in touch if we need you.
*Subject to terms and conditions.