Head of Communications

At St Leonard’s Hospice, we are looking for a skilful communicator to lead our Communications team as Head of Communications. Building the charity’s brand and driving audience engagement, this roleis the strategic lead for communications at the Hospice, from clinical services to income generation.

This role is key to the Hospice achieving its aims to:

• Provide accessible services that meet the needs of our local community
• Improve public policy on, and raise awareness of, palliative and end-of-life issues
• Build partnerships that improve the quality of care and secure the Hospice’s future

The Head of Communications is intended to work collaboratively with other leadership roles across the Hospice to develop and implement an insight-based, audience-focused communications strategy to engage our three key audiences:

• Referral partners in the healthcare system
• Patients, families and carers who can benefit from Hospice services
• Members of the public who can enable our work through volunteering, donating and fundraising

To fulfil the Head of Communications role, you will need:

• Significant experience planning, delivering and evaluating communications strategy
• A proven track record of delivering impactful campaigns
• Strong leadership and management skills
• The ability to communicate complex messages sensitively and appropriately to a range of audiences

What’s in it for you:

• Flexibility for a great work/life balance
• Generous annual leave entitlement of up to 41 days
• Attractive pension schemes
• Extensive employee discounts on shops, holidays and lifestyle choices and Blue Light Card discounts
• Opportunities to grow your skills and career
• Free onsite car parking
• A supportive and friendly working environment

This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week, usually Mon-Fri though occasional evening and weekend work will be required. This role supports working from home, though a regular presence on site at the Hospice is essential. The salary band for this role is £49,647 to £56,842 per annum.