Head of Content and Storytelling

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Content and Storytelling in Manchester. Leading our content strategy and the editorial plan, you will lead a best-in-class team of communications, writing and content specialists, and oversee the creation of compelling written assets that engage internal and external stakeholders for Syngenta Group and Crop Protection and Seeds Corporate, ensuring alignment with the company's brand, business strategy and messaging. Responsibilities/accountabilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Lead a dynamic team of 5-8 content creators to craft compelling narratives that showcase our position as a pioneer in global agriculture innovation.
• Build broader public understanding about farming and how modern farming technologies combat world hunger.
• Showcase how Syngenta is helping farmers combat climate change and mitigate the adverse effects of extreme weather.
• Run an agriculture-focused newsroom across multiple channels (social media, video, etc.), develop an editorial calendar and ensure consistent story development.
• Collaborate across other teams to ensure integrated storytelling.
• Manage the book of work, maintain project plans, triage incoming requests and ensure timely delivery of best-in-class content.
• From Manchester, oversee the development of global stories that are timely.
• Continuously review content, data, and feedback to improve storytelling and the editorial calendar.
• Manage the storytelling budget.
• Support the Head of Communications Services in the delivery of the team's strategy.

What we are looking for

We are highly people-focused – we look for professionals who are engaged, collaborative and excellent in execution. Leaders are expected to communicate effectively, develop teams and lead by example. Our industry and our function are changing rapidly so we are looking for new team members with a strong desire to develop themselves. You will be a great fit if you have:

• Extensive experience of working as a journalist and managing a newsroom, or in a leadership role in corporate communications or corporate affairs for a large, international corporation.
• A passion for writing and storytelling is essential.
• A track record of managing deadlines, complex stories and handling data.
• Proven leadership experience with an ability to build and motivate a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to network with and influence more senior stakeholders.
• Experience of helping to shape and manage an integrated corporate narrative in a complex organization with multiple stakeholders, regional contexts, to ensure clear understanding of the brand and values.
• Degree in Journalism, Communications or relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• Flexibility to travel, including internationally, for assignments.

Additionally, it will be nice if you also have

• Scientific knowledge about agriculture, biology, chemistry or life science a plus.
• Any additional languages (in addition to fluent English) are advantageous.

Syngenta Group is one of the world’s biggest agricultural technology companies, with roots going back more than 250 years. With more than 60,000 employees, operating in more than 100 countries, the company strives to transform agriculture with science-driven, technological innovations to deliver high productivity and high-quality food while fighting climate change and restore nature. Syngenta Group is working with farmers to enable Regenerative Agriculture - an outcome-based food production system that nurtures and restores soil health, protects the climate and water resources and biodiversity, and enhances farms' productivity and profitability. Syngenta Group, which is registered in Shanghai, China, and has its management headquarters in Switzerland, draws strength from its four business units: Syngenta Crop Protection, headquartered in Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds, headquartered in the United States; ADAMA®, headquartered in Israel; and Syngenta Group China. Together, these businesses provide industry-leading ways to serve customers around the world. 

Creative, Collaborative, Cost Efficient – this is what the Syngenta Global Communications team stands for. Collaborating closely across our global teams in Basel, Switzerland, Manchester, UK and Pune, India, we want to deliver innovative communications across channels, strengthening the brand and supporting our business.

In February 2025, our syngenta.com website has been nominated for a Drupal Splash Award in the category “international business”. In 2024 we received the Honorable Mention for the 2024 Ragan’s Video, Visual & Virtual Awards under the Science and Technology category for “Reframing the Agricultural Narrative, As Explained by Syngenta’s CEO Farmer". View the video with our CEO and fifth generation farmer Jeff Rowe here and read the story here.

Site Details

Based in Didsbury, near Manchester, our Global Operations Centre is a local hub for worldwide operations, ensuring growers, globally, have access to the right product at the right time. You will find a dynamic and agile working environment, with a diverse and inclusive culture.  

What we offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.  
• Flexible working, dependent on role requirements  

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion