Director of Communications & Brand

London, UK (Hybrid)

£75K/yr – £85K/yrDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own integrated communications and brand strategy with a culture and consumer lens, turning business goals into campaigns that move reputation and revenue.

  • Brand Strategy & Storytelling: Build distinctive brand platforms and messaging anchored in audience insight.
  • Campaign Leadership: Translate objectives into multi‑channel campaigns that drive engagement, reputation and measurable outcomes.
  • People & Partnerships: Mentor teams, develop talent, and cultivate senior stakeholder relationships to expand client partnerships.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of integrated communications and brand strategies.
  • Advise clients on brand positioning, messaging, reputation and audience engagement.
  • Translate business objectives into compelling communications plans and campaign narratives.
  • Bring cultural insight, audience understanding and media awareness into strategic recommendations.
  • Ensure communications activity drives meaningful business outcomes.
  • Develop clear and distinctive brand stories, campaign platforms and messaging frameworks.
  • Ensure campaigns are rooted in genuine audience insight and cultural relevance.
  • Coach, mentor and develop communications and PR talent.
  • Create a high-performance culture built on collaboration, curiosity and excellence.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

  • 10+ years’ experience within communications, PR, brand strategy or integrated agencies.
  • A proven track record advising senior clients and stakeholders.
  • Experience developing communications strategies for consumer-facing, lifestyle or culture-led brands.
  • Strong knowledge of earned media, reputation management, brand positioning and campaign planning.
  • Excellent writing, presentation and storytelling skills.
  • Experience managing and developing teams.
  • Commercial awareness and confidence operating at senior leadership level.
  • The ability to challenge constructively and inspire those around you.
  • Experience across hospitality, lifestyle, entertainment, beauty, fashion, retail or consumer brands would be highly advantageous.
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