Head of Communications

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Communications to shape its messaging strategy and elevate its brand across various platforms. This pivotal role involves leading high-impact campaigns, managing media relations, and enhancing the company's public presence. With a focus on collaboration and strategic growth, you'll have the opportunity to define the communications function and influence executive leadership. Join a dynamic team committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture while driving meaningful engagement and brand advocacy.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Flexible work-life balance

Leadership position

Collaborative workplace culture

Strategic exposure to executive leadership

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior communications role within a regulated sector.
• Proven ability to manage internal and external communication strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of communication and messaging strategy across multiple platforms.
• Build and execute campaigns to enhance public trust and brand presence.

Skills

Senior communications or PR leadership

Brand management

Corporate messaging

Media relations

Social media strategies

SEO strategy

Project management

Job description

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

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05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Blair West is supporting a leading Wealth Management firm to find a Head of Communications. The company is one of the UK’s largest Chartered financial planning firms, supporting clients through its national network of advisers. This is a senior appointment reporting directly to the Group's executive leadership and marks a newly created role to support the continued growth and evolution of the brand across multiple divisions.

The opportunity:

• Lead the development and delivery of the company's communication and messaging strategy, spanning video, audio, written content, and digital assets.
• Build and execute high-impact campaigns to enhance public trust and elevate the brand’s national presence.
• Support the launch of new propositions, creating tailored content across divisions including Private Client, Investment Management, and Mineral.
• Manage and grow the media relations strategy, securing national coverage through strategic press and external communications.
• Coordinate and deliver an Annual Report, ensuring clarity, timeliness, and brand alignment.
• Oversee content production across industry publications, external platforms, and internal channels, ensuring message consistency.
• Lead planning and delivery of in-person events designed to drive brand engagement and internal collaboration.
• Deliver engaging internal updates and intranet communications to foster a cohesive and informed workplace culture.
• Develop social media strategies to grow the B2C presence and deepen online community engagement.
• Enhance website visibility and performance through strategic off-page SEO initiatives.

You'll be the ideal candidate for this position if you have:

• Demonstrable experience in a senior communications or PR leadership role within a multi-division business or regulated sector.
• A strong background in brand management, corporate messaging, and reputation enhancement.
• Proven ability to manage both internal and external communication strategies across multiple platforms.
• Experience collaborating with compliance and subject matter experts to produce accurate and engaging content.
• A track record of delivering high-quality written materials including reports, press releases, and promotional collateral.
• Hands-on experience managing media relations and securing high-value press coverage.
• Strategic knowledge of social media growth techniques and audience engagement tactics.
• Confidence in running events that contribute to brand advocacy and internal alignment.
• Experience in SEO strategy and digital marketing tactics.
• Strong editorial judgement and project management capability.

The benefits included with this opportunity:

• Hybrid working model with flexibility to support work-life balance.
• A pivotal leadership position in one of the UK’s leading financial planning firms.
• Opportunity to define and build the communications function from the ground up.
• Collaborative and people-focused workplace culture.
• Strategic exposure to executive leadership and influence at board level.

Our commitment:

Blair West is an equal-opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion at every stage of the recruitment process. We are committed to fairness, equality, and ongoing diversity training for our team to give our candidates and clients a feeling of belonging during their experience with us. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during their experience with us, please speak to their consultant.