This is a high-impact leadership role shaping how Amazon communicates about its UK operations to national media, stakeholders, and the public. We are seeking a communications leader to head our UK Workplace Communications team in the wider UK Stores and Corporate Communications team, driving public relations strategy and execution across Amazon's fulfilment and logistics network. Reporting to the UK and Ireland Director of Communications, you will be based in London and lead a team of communications professionals responsible for media relations, crisis management, and proactive storytelling across our operations, including Customer Fulfilment (CF), Amazon Logistics (AMZL), Amazon Transportation Services (ATS), and Prime Air. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong judgment who can navigate complex, fast-moving communications challenges while building long-term stakeholder relationships and driving proactive media campaigns that showcase Amazon's innovation and investment in the UK. Key job responsibilities Strategic Leadership - Develop and execute comprehensive external communications strategy for Amazon's UK workplace operations - Lead crisis communications and incident response for high-profile operational issues - Build and maintain relationships with senior business leaders Team Management - Lead, develop, and inspire a team of communications professionals and agency partners - Allocate resources effectively across reactive and proactive priorities - Provide coaching and professional development to build team capabilities - Manage relationships with external agencies Media Relations - Manage national media escalations and complex communications challenges - Coordinate with EU and North America operations communications teams - Drive proactive media coverage for key initiatives including upskilling programmes, technology innovation, and operational milestones - Oversee media tours and stakeholder engagement activities Issues Management - Lead communications response to employee engagement and workplace matters - Navigate operational changes including site openings, closures, and technology deployments - Coordinate cross-functional response to business policy changes affecting employees Stakeholder Engagement - Serve as primary communications point of contact for Regional Directors and Site Leads - Participate in strategic leadership forums and cross-functional steering groups - Brief and support senior leadership on media strategy and positioning