Head of Communications

Covent Garden Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international membership organisation is seeking a Head of Communications to lead its global communications function. The role involves executing a communications strategy, managing media relationships, and overseeing digital growth. Ideal candidates will have 8–10+ years in communications or PR, exceptional writing skills, and strong digital media expertise. This is a unique opportunity to shape impactful communications for a global audience.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years’ experience in communications, PR, or digital media.
• Fluent English with outstanding writing and editing skills.
• Strong digital and social media expertise, including analytics.
• Proven ability to manage small teams and work internationally.
• Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic thinker with excellent judgement and storytelling ability.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute a global communications strategy aligned with organisational priorities.
• Build strong media relationships and secure coverage for senior leaders.
• Drive digital growth on LinkedIn and expand into new platforms (podcasts, YouTube, etc.).
• Oversee internal/member communications, newsletters, and updates.
• Ensure brand consistency across publications, events, and campaigns.

Skills

Communications

Public Relations

Digital Media

Team Management

Content Creation

Social Media Expertise

Job description

Our client, a leading international membership organisation, is seeking a Head of Communications to lead its global communications function. This pivotal role blends strategic vision with hands‑on delivery, offering an exciting opportunity for a media‑savvy professional who thrives on creating impactful content, guiding a small team, and ensuring clear, consistent messaging across media, digital, and member channels.

You’ll be creative, proactive, and strategic – equally confident advising senior leadership, drafting high‑quality content, and expanding the organisation’s digital presence into new formats such as podcasts, video, and emerging platforms.

Duties within this role will include :

• Shape and execute a global communications strategy aligned with organisational priorities.
• Build strong media relationships and secure coverage for senior leaders.
• Drive digital growth on LinkedIn and expand into new platforms (podcasts, YouTube, etc.).
• Oversee internal / member communications, newsletters, and updates.
• Ensure brand consistency across publications, events, and campaigns.

What we are looking for :

• 8–10+ years’ experience in communications, PR, or digital media.
• Fluent English with outstanding writing and editing skills.
• Strong digital and social media expertise, including analytics.
• Proven ability to manage small teams and work internationally.
• Hands‑on, proactive, and comfortable in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strategic thinker with excellent judgement and storytelling ability.
• Knowledge of sustainability, food systems, or energy transition is a plus.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the communications strategy of a global organisation and make a lasting impact. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, please apply by sending your CV today!

To apply, please send your CV to Covent Garden Recruitment.

Covent Garden Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to extremely high volumes of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.