Head of Corporate Communications

University of Greenwich; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head of Corporate Communications to lead their communication strategies and inspire a talented team. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work at a UNESCO world heritage campus while making a significant impact on the university's strategic goals. You will engage with key stakeholders and enhance the university's reputation through effective media relations and crisis management. If you're passionate about the power of communication and want to shape the future of education, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working options

Commitment to development

Qualifications

• Experience leading high performing teams in communications.
• Proven track record in media relations and crisis management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver corporate communications strategy for key external audiences.
• Lead media relations and advise on reputation issues.

Skills

Leadership in Communications

Media Relations

Crisis Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications

Master's Degree in Public Relations

Job description

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We are seeking an exceptional Head of Corporate Communications deliver our communication and engagement strategies and to provide inspirational leadership for the team of five communications professionals.

Role requirements:

• Deliver our corporate communications strategy to ensure high levels of awareness and engagement with key external audiences.
• Lead the media relations and crisis communications strategy and advise senior leaders on reputation issues.
• Deliver the strategic communication and engagement plan for staff to support understanding and delivery of Strategy 2030 and the associated sub strategies, and to celebrate our exceptional staff.
• Be the central communications point of contact for faculties and directorates for communications and engagement; and
• Build powerful two-way communications with our community of students across three campuses at Greenwich, Avery Hill and Medway.

You will have experience of leading high performing teams and a proven track record in communications, PR or media relations. You can navigate complex organisations and build stakeholder relations at all levels and excel in crisis and reputation management. You must be passionate about the value of communications to enable the university to achieve its strategic goals.

This is a hybrid role based two days per week at our UNESCO world heritage campus in the heart of Greenwich, plus three days working remotely.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Sally Webster, Associate Director Marketing Communications at [e-mail]

Should you have any queries please contact the People Directorate Team on [e-mail]

The university is a brilliant place to work. We aim to become the top modern university in the UK by 2030 and our people are truly at the heart of what we want to achieve. We offer a great set of benefits including an excellent pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, flexible working options including hybrid working and a genuine commitment to development.

We are looking for people who can help us achieve our Strategic Plan, through the values we expect for our whole university community, of being Inclusive, Collaborative and Impactful.

Discover why the university of Greenwich is the perfect place to shape your future – watch our Vice-Chancellor & Chief Executive's inspiring message on why you should join us Your Future Starts Here.

To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details, including the supporting statements (please note attached CVs and personal statements will not be seen by the recruitment panel at the application stage). Current Vacancies - Jobs at Greenwich

We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion.

We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form.

We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience, and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Other and Management

• Industries

  Higher Education

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