Head of Communications

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the voice and profile of one of the UK's leading social justice charities.

You will have significant experience in a senior communications, PR or marketing leadership role, with a proven ability to develop, deliver and evaluate effective strategies. You'll be skilled in storytelling, audience engagement, digital platforms and content creation.

This is a maternity cover role to start in January 2027 until January 2028.

This is a Hybrid role with 2 days a week in the London office, either SW London or West London with regular travel across England and Wales.

The Charity
Highly respected social justice charity working to develop a range of innovative services providing practical and emotional support. You would be joining an inclusive, welcoming organisation with a diverse workforce of passionate individuals.


The Role

Work with colleagues to devise, deliver and evaluate multidisciplinary Comms Plans that raise awareness and support the charity to achieve corporate objectives.
Oversee digital platforms and channels, including social media and websites. Lead and oversee the production of corporate publications, including the development of compelling marketing material that engages staff, volunteers and service users.
Proactively place positive stories in the media; be the first point of contact for incoming media enquiries; and prepare spokespeople for media interviews.


The Candidate

Experience of devising, delivering and evaluating communications plans that support the delivery of organisational objectives.
Strong leader and relationship-builder, able to influence senior stakeholders, media and partners.
Experience of the voluntary, criminal justice or social justice sectors and a commitment to ethical, inclusive storytelling are desirable.
Experience of web and digital media management.
Experience of working with the media.
Experience of creating and delivering high quality marketing material.

IMPORTANT NOTE
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