Head of Communications

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; York; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity based in York is seeking a Head of Communications to design and implement a proactive communication strategy. In this hybrid role, you will oversee various channels and mentor a communications officer, enhancing PR efforts and engagement.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave PLUS bank holidays

Up to 7% employer pension contribution

Mileage allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Employment Assistance Programmes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing complex communications.
• Experience in press and media relations.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and upskill team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee communications strategy for the charity.
• Develop multi-channel communication plans.
• Manage the communications team and resources.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Management

PR and Media Relations

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Head of Communications – £55,000 - £58,000 – Hybrid Role with travel around the York area (Travel Expenses Covered)

The Opportunity

Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team is working closely with a unique Christian charity working hard to better the lives of people in the York area.

We are supporting them with their recruitment for a Head of Communications to design and implement a proactive comms strategy targeting a wide range of audiences with a multi-channel approach. You will mentor a communications officer and report into the deputy CEO, delivering communications for key projects for the charity.

What the Head of Communications will be doing

You will be responsible for oversight of the organisations communications strategy, leveraging your current experience to design efficient and scalable plans for multi-channel communications.

• Develop comms plans, resources and team to be responsible for the provision of charity communications
• Develop and participate in wider charity networks
• Be responsible for the Social Media presence of the charity
• Proactively find and develop good news stories
• Effectively deliver PR for the organisation including incident response
• Effectively manage your team and resources allocated to you

What the successful Head of Communications will bring to the team

You will have demonstrable experience of managing complex communications, with experience in press and media relations as well as PR and Incident Response.

• Clear experience as a Senior Communication professional, delivering multi-channel strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing a team and departmental resources
• The ability to work with, and influence key stakeholders across the organisation
• The ability to upskill others in the area of communications and PR

Here’s What You’ll Get in Return

• Salary of up to £58,000
• 5 weeks annual leave PLUS bank holidays
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• A milage allowance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employment Assistance Programmes

Think this one’s for you

If you think this Head of Communications opportunity is for you then please apply online.

Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.