UK Communications Manager

Who we are About Stripe

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies - from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups - use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career.

About the team

The Communications team builds and protects Stripe’s brand and influence across the world. We’re looking for an experienced communications professional to deepen the understanding around the positive economic impact Stripe is having.

What you’ll do

As we grow in the UK, we’re seeking a communications professional to join our world-class communications team and help shape our reputation in the country. The ideal candidate is ambitious, strategic, creative, and comfortable moving between corporate, product, go-to-market, and policy comms. They are interested in financial services, technology and entrepreneurship, and excited about working closely with some of the UK’s most dynamic companies–from Octopus Energy and Nando’s, to Synthesia and Revolut.

Responsibilities

• Build Stripe’s reputation in the UK through product, user, and corporate storytelling
• Translate the complexity of Stripe’s products and the scope of our impact into stories that expand what people think of when they hear “Stripe” 
• Work closely with Stripe customers and partners, infusing their voices into campaigns, news announcements, and other activities.
• Localize global communications campaigns and announcements, and educate colleagues around the world about the nuances of the UK market
• Advocate for Stripe’s position on industry and regulatory topics in the UK, growing our profile as a thought leader among relevant stakeholders
• Develop and maintain relationships with local reporters, influencers and opinion formers, including by working with other teams on events for the UK startup community
• Manage complex and sensitive corporate issues
• Drive creative campaigns across multiple formats (video, social) and audiences
• Report into the Head of UK Communications, and work closely with the global comms team, and local leaders across product, go-to-market, policy, and people

Who you are

We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum requirements

• Stellar written and verbal communication skills
• At least 5 years of experience in public relations, preferably in a technology, high-growth or financial services environment
• Curiosity, creativity and great taste
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and project management skills in rapidly changing, sometimes ambiguous, often scrappy situations
• Relationships with business and technology reporters, and the ability to build new ones quickly
• A good understanding of social media, and how to engage influential stakeholders online