Head of Brand Communications & PR
Role Overview
The Talent Set are delighted to be partnering with the wonderful Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance on a fantastic Head of Brand, Communications & PR role. This senior position will shape the charity’s brand, communications and public relations strategy, building trust, increasing awareness and showcasing the impact of its life-saving service. The successful candidate will guide a small communications function and advise senior leaders.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver integrated brand, communications and PR strategies aligned with organisational priorities.
- Lead brand stewardship, messaging, creative direction and awareness campaigns across relevant channels.
- Oversee engaging content that demonstrates impact and supports fundraising, volunteering, recruitment and operational objectives.
- Build productive relationships with journalists, influencers, agencies and sector stakeholders.
- Lead crisis communications, reputation management and high-profile announcements.
- Provide strategic advice to senior leaders and represent the charity at relevant events.
- Manage, coach and develop the Communications and PR Manager.
- Oversee budgets, suppliers, performance measures and communications governance.
Person Specification
- Significant experience in a senior brand, communications or PR leadership role.
- Experience delivering integrated, multi-channel campaigns and managing organisational reputation.
- Excellent media relations, storytelling, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- Experience of crisis communications, issues management and advising senior colleagues.
- Skilled in using audience insight, analytics and evaluation to inform decisions.
- Experience managing budgets, agencies and external suppliers.
- A collaborative, inclusive approach to leadership, coaching and professional development.
- Desirable: experience in the charity, healthcare or emergency services sectors.
- Desirable: knowledge of fundraising, public affairs, advocacy, volunteer or community communications.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends for events, with an on-site working arrangement.
What’s on Offer
Salary: £42,000 - £50,000
How to Apply
“To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.”
Commitment to Diversity
“The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.”
