Director of Communications

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Communications to lead a dynamic team in crafting impactful strategies that elevate the university's global presence. This role offers the chance to shape narratives around world-leading research and education, ensuring communications are of the highest quality. The successful candidate will inspire a multi-disciplinary team, manage media relations, and implement effective communication policies. Join a flexible and supportive environment where your contributions will significantly influence the institution's reputation and success.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive salary

Significant role at a top university

Qualifications

• Senior experience leading a multi-disciplinary communications team.
• Expertise in media handling and crisis communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a strong communications team focused on integrated communication.
• Advise senior management and manage media relations effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis Communication Management

Media Handling

Strategic Communication

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop a strong communications team focused on holistic and integrated communication of Imperial’s world-leading research and education to both external and internal audiences. Working across the institution, the Director of Communications will pull together existing narratives and develop a comprehensive communications and brand strategy.

The Director of Communications will lead efforts to position Imperial as a global leader in communications, ensuring communications material is of world-class quality and successful in driving forward Imperial’s strategy.

The successful candidate will develop and deliver creative, impactful communications strategies for the university, consulting appropriately to optimise for the intended audience, as well as effectively lead, motivate and manage a team of multi-disciplinary communications professionals, and external associates including agencies and suppliers, to deliver the communications strategy and objectives.

Additionally, the Director will advise senior management with confidence and help the media relations team to manage reputation and risk in the media through appropriate, proactive and effective policies, protocols and communications guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• A leader with senior experience of leading a multi-disciplinary team of communications professionals.
• Experience of media handling and crisis communication management.
• Successful implementation of communications strategies and initiatives for distinct audiences.

Benefits:

• The opportunity to play a significant and influential role at a global top ten university.
• Flexible and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and package of benefits.

For more details of the duties and responsibilities of this role please see the Job Description.