Interim Head of Communications

We are working with a well-established, values-led organisation to recruit an Interim Head of Communications.

This is a senior, hands-on role leading a small communications function, with a key focus on maintaining business-as-usual activity. 

Key responsibilities

• Overseeing corporate communications across internal and external channels
• Managing regular content output (announcements, blogs, stakeholder communications)
• Leading on the annual report and key publications
• Supporting and managing a small team (2 direct reports)
• Advising senior stakeholders on messaging and communications approach
• Managing media relations and handling reputational or press issues
• Ensuring communications support wider organisational priorities and influence

Key requirements / person specification

• Strong experience within corporate communications, ideally in the charity, public or wider non-profit sector
• Experience leading or shaping a communications function
• Confident advising senior stakeholders and operating at a strategic level
• Strong people management experience, with the ability to support and guide a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing media relations and navigating sensitive or complex issues
• 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:
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.