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

Marie Curie UK

Head of Communications

London, UK (Remote)

£59K/yr – £65K/yrManagerFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and lead external communications for a complex organisation, with crisis messaging responsibility and direct line to senior communications leadership.

Leadership: Build and develop a small communications team and align cross‑directorate messaging with overall strategy.
Crisis Readiness: Direct crisis communications with predefined messages and response plans alongside senior colleagues.

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.
Please see the full job description here.
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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.

Marie Curie UK

We’re the UK’s leading end of life charity. Hospice care and support, research and campaigns. Whatever the illness, we’re with you to the end.If you've questions about terminal illness, need support or just someone to talk to, our support line open Mon-Fri 8-6, Sat 11-5. Call 0800 090 2309.

Founded in 1948

London, England, GBR

2.4K employees (101 in marketing)

www.mariecurie.org.uk