Head of Communications at Marie Curie | Greater London, Kensington and Chelsea, UK | £59K/yr – £65K/yr

Head of Communications

Greater London, Kensington and Chelsea, UK (Hybrid)

£59K/yr – £65K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own external communications strategy and crisis response in collaboration with senior leaders, while building and developing the communications team to execute aligned messaging across the organisation.

Communications Strategy: shape external messaging that supports business objectives and reflects organisational values.
Cross-Directorate Alignment: ensure consistent messaging across departments and initiatives.
Crisis Communications: lead crisis response planning and messaging with senior stakeholders.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Develop, implement and manage our external communications in line with our organisational strategy and values.
Work closely in collaboration across directorates and initiatives, ensuring our messaging is aligned and effective.
Together with the Director Corporate and Strategic Communications and the Head of PR and Media, lead in periods of crisis communications with response plans and key messages.
Lead, guide and develop the communications team.

Requirements

Experience in a similar role, creating and delivering organisation wide communication plans that support business objectives.
Strong track record of leading on major communication campaigns, including change communications.
Experience managing, leading and developing a team.
Experience working in a complex organisation, bringing together and aligning different departments.
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to develop strong relationships and influence across all levels.
Strong project management skills with experience aligning and managing campaigns, projects and products to organisational objectives.

Preferred

Benefits