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Prospectus
London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£24.52 to £27.25 per hour (+ £2.96 to £3.29 holiday pay)
Full-time
Temporary (4 months )

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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!

Job description

Location: Central London, hybrid (3 to 4 days per week on site)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Temporary, 4 months
Salary: £24.52 to £27.25 per hour (+ £2.96 to £3.29 holiday pay) (circa £45,000 to £50,000 salaried equivalent)
Start Date: ASAP

We are delighted to be supporting a leading human rights organisation in the search for an experienced Interim Head of Communications to join their team on a temporary basis. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and deliver communications activity for a highly respected organisation working at the intersection of human rights, social justice, research and advocacy.

This role combines hands-on communications delivery with strategic leadership. The successful candidate will take ownership of day-to-day communications activity while providing expert advice on the future development of the communications function, helping shape the structure and priorities of a permanent team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the organisation's communications function across digital channels, social media, website content and public engagement activity.
  • Develop and deliver communications strategies to support major research projects, investigations, campaigns, films and other public-facing outputs.
  • Build strong relationships with research and programme teams to identify and maximise communications opportunities.
  • Oversee the promotion and public engagement strategy for exhibitions and key organisational projects.
  • Create, edit and oversee compelling content for a range of audiences and platforms.
  • Provide strategic communications counsel and act as a trusted adviser to the leadership team.
  • Review existing communications processes, identifying opportunities to improve effectiveness, structure and impact.
  • Monitor communications performance and recommend approaches to strengthen audience engagement and reach.
  • Ensure communications activity maintains the highest professional standards and reflects the organisation's values and reputation.

Key Requirements:

  • Significant senior communications experience gained within the NGO, human rights, advocacy, campaigning or social justice sectors.
  • Demonstrable experience leading communications strategies and delivering high-profile public-facing campaigns.
  • Strong understanding of the political, reputational and cultural sensitivities associated with human rights and advocacy work.
  • Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, with a willingness to take a hands-on approach when required.
  • Experience building credibility and influencing a wide range of stakeholders, including researchers, campaigners and senior leaders.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Experience reviewing communications structures, processes or functions and making recommendations for improvement.
  • A strong commitment to human rights, social justice and social change.

CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so if you're interested in the role, please apply ASAP with your CV in a Word format.

At Prospectus, we believe recruitment should be human-led and we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. While AI may be used to support our administrative process, all applications are reviewed by people and all hiring decisions are made by experienced recruiters.

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Prospectus View profile Organisation type Recruitment Agency Company size 101 - 500
Posted on: 17 September 2026
Closing date: 25 September 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: 195651
Tags: Communications, Marketing, Digital, Engagement / Outreach, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Strategy