Communications Manager

Owen Reed; Epsom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education organization is seeking an experienced Head of Communications to lead their communications function. This role involves delivering clear and engaging messaging, advising senior leaders on strategy, and ensuring consistency across channels. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, strategic insight, and the ability to engage stakeholders effectively. This is an exceptional opportunity for a communications professional looking to make a significant impact in a well-established environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a communications role within an education environment.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear messaging.
• Strong analytical skills to monitor communications performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the communications function ensuring consistent messaging.
• Advise senior leaders on communication strategies.
• Monitor digital communications performance and trends.

Skills

Strategic insight

People leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Content creation

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Communications to lead and develop a professional communications function within a well-established education environment. This role will be responsible for delivering clear, engaging, and consistent messaging across internal and external channels, while advising senior leaders on strategic, sensitive, and high-profile communications matters. It is an excellent opportunity for a communications professional who combines strategic insight with strong people leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation’s communications function, ensuring consistent, high-quality messaging across all channels.
• Translate complex information into clear and compelling communications aligned with organisational values and culture.
• Advise senior leaders and managers on communications strategy, reputation management, and sensitive or high-profile issues.
• Work closely with marketing, operational teams, and senior leadership to strengthen visibility and engagement.
• Establish and embed effective communications processes that support collaboration and organisational objectives.
• Monitor digital communications performance, analytics, and media trends to inform continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Exceptional written and verbal communicatio...