Head of Communications

Roundhouse Trust; London; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Roundhouse Trust is seeking a strategic Head of Communications to lead dynamic communications, public affairs, and crisis strategies. This permanent role involves raising the organization's profile, managing relationships with stakeholders and inspiring internal teams to engage with the Roundhouse's mission of empowering young people through the arts.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays pro rata

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme

Season ticket loan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Health Cash Plan

Group Life Assurance

Staff discount at bar and café

Complimentary staff tickets

Qualifications

• Strong media expertise and political awareness essential.
• Experience in leading communications campaigns and managing crises.
• Must hold a current DBS check or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver communications, public affairs, and crisis response strategies.
• Raise the profile of the organization's work with young people.
• Manage reputation and build relationships with media and political stakeholders.

Skills

Media expertise

Stakeholder management

Crisis communication

Strategic communication

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Job description

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More details

About the Roundhouse:
Roundhouse is an iconic music and arts venue in Camden. Since the 1960s we've opened up space for creativity to empower people and communities - day in, night out. We're on a mission to raise the creative potential of the UK so we give young people and artists the space to experiment, develop skills and be part of incredible moments that go down in history.

The Role
We're looking for a strategic and dynamic Head of Communications to lead and deliver our communications, public affairs, and crisis response strategies. You'll raise the profile of our work with young people, manage reputation, and build strong relationships with media and political stakeholders. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you'll help shape our organisation's future, while developing internal communications to engage and inspire our team, whilst managing the Communications Manager

About you:
We're seeking a strategic communicator with strong media expertise, political awareness, and stakeholder management skills. You'll lead campaigns, manage crisis communications, and shape internal messaging. A confident leader and creative thinker, you'll simplify complex ideas, inspire teams, and champion equity, diversity, and inclusion. Passion for empowering young people through the arts is essential

We welcome applications from people who feel they can bring their own skills, experiences and ideas to the table and empower those around them to do the same. We encourage those currently underrepresented across the cultural sector and all intersections of our diverse society to apply.

The successful candidate must have a current and acceptable DBS check, or be willing to undertake one due to the nature of the role.

For more information please download the full job description from our website and if you would like to apply, and feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please click "Apply Now" to complete your application by Sunday 22nd June 2025, midnight

Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week (excluding breaks)
Salary: £62,000 per annum
Application Deadline: Sunday 22nd June 2025, midnight
Interviews: 30th June, 2nd interview 7th July.

Benefits:
25 days' holiday per year plus bank holidays pro rata
Pension scheme
Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme
Season ticket loan
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Health Cash Plan
Group Life Assurance
Staff discount at our bar and café
Complimentary staff tickets

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