Head of Communications & Media

London, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelPermanent

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and direct a unified communications function to raise profile, shape policy influence, and own the brand voice across media, content, campaigns and digital engagement.

  • Lead media relations and content strategy to deliver measurable impact.
  • Oversee a multi-disciplinary team covering marketing, digital engagement, and brand management.
  • Align programs with organisational priorities and secure high-profile coverage.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead Nacro's communications and media function, developing and delivering impactful strategies that raise our profile, influence change, strengthen our brand and amplify the voices of the people we support.
  • Leading a high-performing team, you will oversee media relations, content and campaigns, marketing, digital engagement and brand management, ensuring communications support organisational priorities and deliver measurable impact.

Requirements

  • Experience leading high impact communications teams.
  • Significant experience in communications, media and/or marketing strategy
  • A strong track record of securing proactive, high-profile media coverage.
  • Experience developing and delivering integrated communications and digital engagement strategies.
  • Strong understanding of brand identity and management.
  • Experience using emerging technologies, including AI tools, to improve communications effectiveness and efficiency.
  • High quality written and verbal communication skills.
  • Creativity and strategic thinking skills
  • A collaborative leadership style and a commitment to developing others.
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Nacro

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Nacro sees your future, whatever the past. That’s why our housing, justice, substance misuse and education services work alongside people to give them the support and skills they need to succeed. And it's why we fight for their voices to be heard and campaign together to create lasting change.Join our team and make a genuine difference, explore open vacancies on our website.

Founded in 1966
London, England, GBR
887 employees
49% recommend to a friend
65% CEO approval

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