Responsibilities

• Lead the development of an integrated communications and PR strategy aligned to organisational priorities
• Shape and maintain a clear and consistent brand narrative across all channels
• Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on communications, reputation, and messaging
• Oversee media relations, including proactive PR, press engagement, and external storytelling
• Lead internal communications that connect colleagues to the organisation’s purpose, strategy, and culture
• Ensure social media and digital channels are used effectively to support engagement, recruitment, and reputation
• Manage and respond to reputational risks, including leading on crisis and issues communications
• Oversee the creation of high-quality, audience-focused content across internal and external platforms
• Support senior stakeholders with briefings, speeches, and key messaging
• Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary communications team

Requirements

• Strong experience in PR, communications, or journalism, with a track record of delivering at a senior level
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt tone and content for different audiences
• Experience developing and delivering communications and social media strategies
• A clear understanding of brand positioning and narrative development
• Experience leading internal communications within a complex organisation
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and providing clear, constructive advice
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Experience leading teams and working with external partners
• An ability to manage competing priorities and respond calmly in a fast-moving environment
• A thoughtful and inclusive approach to communication and leadership