Interim Head of Communications

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Interim communications leader to shape and deliver an organisation-wide communications strategy, driving reputation, engagement and stakeholder confidence across diverse audiences. Leading a high-performing team, you will provide strategic counsel to senior leaders while overseeing media relations, internal communications, digital channels, content creation and reputation management.

Client Details

Our client is a large, complex and purpose-led organisation with a strong regional and national profile. They are committed to delivering meaningful impact through innovation, collaboration and engagement, and are seeking a strategic communications professional to enhance their reputation, strengthen stakeholder relationships and lead a wide-ranging communications function.

Description

• Develop and deliver an integrated communications strategy aligned to organisational priorities and objectives.
• Create compelling content and campaigns that showcase organisational impact, achievements and partnerships.
• Act as a trusted adviser to the executive leadership team on communications, reputation and stakeholder engagement matters.
• Lead media relations, digital communications, social media activity and proactive storytelling initiatives.
• Manage crisis communications planning and response, ensuring reputational risks are effectively mitigated.
• Drive internal communications and employee engagement programmes to support organisational culture and change initiatives.
• Use audience insight, analytics and performance data to measure and improve communications effectiveness.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing communications team, promoting innovation and continuous improvement.

Profile

A successful Interim Head of Communications should have:

• Significant experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans within complex organisations.
• Proven track record of leading both internal and external communications functions.
• Strong experience in reputation management, media relations and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrable success advising senior executives and influencing at leadership level.
• Experience managing teams, budgets and multiple communications priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into engaging content.
• Strong understanding of digital communications, social media strategy and audience engagement.
• Degree educated or equivalent, with a professional communications qualification (e.g. CIPR) considered advantageous.

Job Offer

• Daily rate of -260 - -300, dependent on the level of experience.
• Temporary role offering flexibility and valuable experience in the not-for-profit sector.

If you''re interested in this role, apply now.