Director of Communications – UKAD

iSportConnect; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) recherche un Directeur de Communications à temps partiel pour rejoindre son équipe de direction. Dans ce rôle, vous serez responsable de la stratégie de communication de UKAD, dirigeant à la fois des communications internes et externes. Vous jouerez un rôle clé dans l'engagement avec les parties prenantes, en veillant à ce que les messages clés soient bien reçus et compris par les audiences diverses, y compris les athlètes et les médias.

Qualifications

• Expérience en gestion de communication et travail avec les médias.
• Capacité à diriger une équipe de communication.
• Compréhension du paysage sportif et capacité à engager les parties prenantes.

Responsibilities

• Développer et mettre en œuvre la stratégie de communication de UKAD.
• Diriger la communication externe et interne, garantissant une communication efficace.
• Mesurer la performance des activités de communication et ajuster les campagnes en conséquence.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Gestion de crise

Relations publiques

Education

Diplôme en communication ou domaine connexe

Job description

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UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) is on a mission to protect clean sport and currently has an exciting opportunity available for you to join us. We’re looking to recruit a part-time Director of Communications, joining the senior management team to play an active role in the implementation of UKAD’s strategy.

Salary

£74,800 pro rata (22 hours per week (3 days) £45,711)

Location

Hybrid (WFH/SportPark, Loughborough)

Type of contract

Permanent, part-time (22 hours per week)

Job Purpose

You will build and deliver UKAD’s communication strategy, be responsible for leading the internal and external communications, and provide people leadership and direction to a small team of communications professionals. You will devise and implement targeted communication campaigns and assess the impact of communication activity across a range of measures.

Key Result Areas Include

• Devise and lead the implementation of a cohesive communications strategy
• Lead UKAD’s external communication of its core purpose, goals and delivery to key stakeholders including athletes, sports, the media.
• Lead the Communications team, setting the vision, direction, developing capability and generating a sense of common purpose.
• Lead the internal communication activity, ensuring effective and inclusive communications to UKAD’s workforce.
• Define key messages and positioning of UKAD, enhancing our reputation through understanding and being understood by key stakeholders and audiences including sports, government, international partners, and the media.
• Measure performance of communications activity, including digital content.
• Oversee and strengthen UKAD’s brand identities.
• Develop and maintain positive and constructive relationships with media organisations and stakeholders.
• As a member of the senior leadership team, play an active role in leading the organisation, working with the Chief Executive and other Directors.
  
  

Person Specification

• An experienced professional with demonstrable experience working in a senior management role in a communication related role
• Proven experience of risk and reputation communication management and working with the national media, both reactively and proactively.
• Experience of communication activities, including digital, publications, branding and public affairs.
• Proven experience in managing people, budgets and stakeholders.
• Experienced in building strong relationships with a variety of different stakeholders.
• An understanding/appreciation of the sporting landscape, and how best to engage with athletes and the wider sports community.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills both internally and externally.
  
  

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