Principal Advisor – Corporate Communications, Copper
Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
Join a leading global company
Role is based in London
About the role
Finding better ways™ to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for an experienced Corporate Communications specialist to help lead and manage external communications for Rio Tinto’s copper product group.
This is a great opportunity for a motivated, communicative candidate who will support our copper business strategy and senior leadership team by driving strategic communications planning, external engagement, corporate reporting, campaigns, content and storytelling.
Reporting to the Chief Adviser, Copper Corporate Affairs, and working in close partnership with our global portfolio of copper operations, projects, and Rio Tinto Group corporate functions, you will:
Own, develop, and implement the copper product group’s external communication strategy and plan with responsibility for programme management, governance and tracking.
Champion our copper business strategy, growth objectives, and senior leadership positioning across multiple channels, including but not limited to financial reporting, public platforms and speaking opportunities, marketing communications, and digital content.
Provide hands-on narrative and content support for key business leaders through speechwriting, preparation of talking points, presentations and briefing materials.
Partner with media relations and our Group external communications leadership to co-deliver media response handling, issues management and proactive positioning pieces.
Work in lockstep with investor relations, employee communications and other key business functions to ensure joined-up approaches wherever necessary.
Drive best practice and innovation across your role scope, leading by example to continuously improve communications impact and effectiveness, and advocate for the Rio Tinto brand.
What you’ll bring
A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
Senior-level experience (10+ years) in corporate communications, public relations, media relations, journalism, or a related field. In-house B2B or agency experience preferred.
Experience in building integrated communications solutions to complex challenges, with the ability to adapt information and messaging for a broad range of stakeholders.
A track record in developing content for speaking opportunities and thought leadership platforms.
A highly motivated self-starter mindset with a passion for big picture thinking, keeping your finger on the pulse, spotting opportunities, pitching ideas, and converting them into action.
Exemplary planning skills and an ability to work proactively and responsively to meet strict deadlines across multiple channels and audiences.
Excellent written and spoken English language skills with strong attention to detail.
Familiarity with working across different cultures and languages is a plus.
University degree in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field.
What we offer
Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards for eligible employees
Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions
Access top tier family-friendly health and medical programs and pension plan
Wellbeing benefits
Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
Employee Assistance Program
Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
Where you’ll be working
Our global headquarters is situated in St. James’s Square, in the City of Westminster, London, on the edge of the West End, and is the site of the group’s original head office. Located over several floors, the office is truly a global hub for the business and is the base for many members of the Executive Committee. As such, the grade II listed office reflects the vibrancy of the location, although it also overlooks the tranquility of the only garden square in the district and is a short walk from Green Park and Piccadilly underground stations.
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Every Voice Matters
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.