Head of Communications, UK

Description

Stripe is a technology company that builds economic infrastructure for the internet. We help businesses from all over the world access the global online commerce market with sophisticated software. The most exciting businesses in the UK (MatchesFashion, Deliveroo, News UK, Monzo) build on Stripe to grow faster, quickly expand internationally, and build new kinds of revenue models. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet and communications plays a major role in the company strategy.

As we grow in the UK, we’re looking for someone to join our world-class communications team and help shape our reputation in the country. This is an important job, as it requires working closely with executives, products, sales, engineers, policy and marketing teams. 

The ideal candidate is strategic, creative, has strong media relationships, and isn’t afraid of working between corporate, product, B2B, internal and policy comms. They are also passionate about startups and enterprises, working closely with founders and executive teams of some of the UK’s most dynamic companies. 

You will: 

• Help shape Stripe’s narrative in the UK through product and corporate storytelling.
• Handle complex and sensitive corporate issues.
• Work closely with external partners and companies to build customer case studies, infusing their voices into campaigns, news announcements, and other activities.
• Translate the complexity of Stripe’s products and the scope of our impact into pitches and stories that expand what people think of when they hear “Stripe.” 
• Advocate Stripe’s point-of-view on industry and regulatory topics, growing our profile as a thought leader among relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain relationships with reporters and influencers in the UK.
• Work in close partnership with the EMEA Communications lead, the global comms team, local leaders and agencies.

You should have: 

• Stellar written and verbal communication skills.  
• At least 12-15 years of experience in technology and B2B public relations, preferably in a technology, high-growth and/or financial services environment.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration; creativity; and project management skills in rapidly changing, sometimes ambiguous, often scrappy situations.  
• Relationships with key business and technology reporters, and the ability to build new ones quickly.

You should include these in your application: 

• Resume or LinkedIn profile.
• Writing samples are always welcome!
• Any information you think would be most useful for us in understanding your background and accomplishments.