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Principal, International Communications

Fortescue · London, LND, United Kingdom · posted 2026-09-16

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Country/Region
GB
State
LND
City
London
  • 18559
  • Our Opportunity
Work location
London but the position will operate across Europe, Africa and South America
Roster
Monday - Friday
Reporting Line
Position will report to the Head of Global Communications
  • The International Communications Principal will lead communications for the Energy and Growth portfolio.
  • The role will work closely with the leadership team to support the growth and reputation of Fortescue Zero and Fortescue’s Growth projects.

The person will provide clear advice, prepare leaders for major external engagements, manage in-country media activity and protect Fortescue’s reputation across complex international markets.

  • The person will prepare leaders for external engagements, deliver communications for milestones and announcements and manage reputational risk across complex international markets.
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Act as the lead communications adviser to the Energy and Growth leadership team.
  • Produce briefing notes, speaking points, speeches, presentations, questions and answers, media materials and written correspondence.
  • Work with Fortescue Zero’s commercial and technical teams to translate its products and engineering capability into clear propositions for customers, partners, governments and media.
  • Support communications that strengthen Fortescue Zero’s position as a supplier of technologies capable of helping mining and heavy industry eliminate fossil fuels.
  • Develop and deliver communications plans for major announcements, agreements, executive visits, events and commercial milestones across Fortescue’s global portfolio including Gabon.
  • Maintain a detailed understanding of the political, commercial and reputational environment across the portfolio’s priority markets.
  • Identify emerging risks early and provide relevant leaders with a clear assessment and recommended response.
  • Coordinate closely with commercial, government relations, legal, finance, project and country teams.
  • Ensure communications across the portfolio are consistent with Fortescue’s wider public position and business priorities.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Experience in communications, media, public affairs or public policy, ideally in a fast-paced environment such as a television network, political office, government or corporate affairs team.
  • Experience advising senior leaders and managing media, government and reputational issues.
  • Experience working across global markets and different political, cultural and business environments.
  • A university degree in communications or public policy is preferred.
  • Fluent in English and either French or Spanish (Mandatory)
  • Willingness to travel internationally and work across time zones.

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

https://fortescue.com/careers

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

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