An established, values-led organisation is seeking an Interim Head of Communications to lead its corporate communications function during a period of transition.
The organisation works across a range of social impact areas, supporting initiatives that aim to create a more equitable and inclusive society. As an organisation that partners with others to drive change, communications plays a key role in shaping narrative, supporting influence and ensuring clarity of message across a diverse range of stakeholders.
This is a senior, hands-on role with responsibility for both strategic oversight and day-to-day delivery. The successful candidate will lead a small team while ensuring the smooth running of business-as-usual communications activity, alongside delivering key priorities such as the annual report and core publications.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all corporate communications activity across internal and external channels
- Ensure consistent, clear and engaging messaging aligned to organisational priorities
- Manage the development and delivery of regular content, including announcements, blogs and stakeholder communications
- Lead on the production of the annual report and other key publications
- Provide expert communications advice to senior stakeholders, including on sensitive or complex issues
- Manage media relations and support the organisation in responding to reputational or press enquiries
- Line manage and support a small communications team, fostering a collaborative and effective working environment
- Ensure communications activity supports the organisation’s broader influencing and strategic objectives
Person specification
- Significant experience in corporate communications, ideally within the charity, public or wider non-profit sector
- Experience leading or contributing to a communications function at a senior level
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to advise and influence at senior level
- Proven experience managing and developing teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail
- Experience handling media relations and managing complex or sensitive communications issues
- A strong understanding of how communications can support organisational strategy and influence
- Comfortable working in a non-campaigning environment, with a focus on corporate and stakeholder communications
What’s on offer
- A daily rate of £213.44 + £32.02 daily holiday (£245.45 total PAYE)
- Four or five day a week working options
- Hybrid working (Central London office, approx. 40% onsite)
- Modern office environment with excellent facilities
- Opportunity to work with a highly regarded organisation driving social change
- ASAP start
- Initial 3 month contract
How to Apply
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Commitment to Diversity
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