Interim Head Of Communications

Michael Page; Salford; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page seeks a strategic communications professional to lead a wide-ranging function, strengthening reputation and stakeholder relationships across regional and national levels. The role will develop and deliver an integrated communications strategy and drive campaigns that showcase organisational impact.

You will oversee media relations, digital comms, internal communications and crisis planning while coaching a high-performing team to deliver measurable outcomes for the not-for-profit

Qualifications

• Significant experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans within complex organisations.
• Proven track record of leading internal and external communications functions.
• Strong experience in reputation management, media relations and stakeholder engagement.
• Advising senior executives and influencing at leadership level.
• Experience managing teams, budgets and multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to translate complex issues into engaging content.
• Strong understanding of digital comms, social media strategy and audience engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an integrated communications strategy aligned to organisational priorities.
• Create content and campaigns that showcase organisational impact, achievements and partnerships.
• Act as a trusted adviser to the executive leadership team on communications, reputation and stakeholder engagement matters.
• Lead media relations, digital communications, social media activity and proactive storytelling initiatives.
• Manage crisis communications planning and response, ensuring reputational risks are effectively mitigated.
• Drive internal communications and employee engagement programmes to support organisational culture and change initiatives.
• Use audience insight, analytics and performance data to measure and improve communications effectiveness.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing communications team, promoting innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Media relations

Reputation management

Team leadership

Crisis management

Education

Degree educated or equivalent

CIPR or equivalent qualification

Job description

Client Details

Our client is a large, complex and purpose-led organisation with a strong regional and national profile. They are committed to delivering meaningful impact through innovation, collaboration and engagement, and are seeking a strategic communications professional to enhance their reputation, strengthen stakeholder relationships and lead a wide-ranging communications function.

Description

• Develop and deliver an integrated communications strategy aligned to organisational priorities and objectives.
• Create compelling content and campaigns that showcase organisational impact, achievements and partnerships.
• Act as a trusted adviser to the executive leadership team on communications, reputation and stakeholder engagement matters.
• Lead media relations, digital communications, social media activity and proactive storytelling initiatives.
• Manage crisis communications planning and response, ensuring reputational risks are effectively mitigated.
• Drive internal communications and employee engagement programmes to support organisational culture and change initiatives.
• Use audience insight, analytics and performance data to measure and improve communications effectiveness.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing communications team, promoting innovation and continuous improvement.

Profile

• Significant experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans within complex organisations.
• Proven track record of leading both internal and external communications functions.
• Strong experience in reputation management, media relations and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrable success advising senior executives and influencing at leadership level.
• Experience managing teams, budgets and multiple communications priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into engaging content.
• Strong understanding of digital communications, social media strategy and audience engagement.
• Degree educated or equivalent, with a professional communications qualification (e.g. CIPR) considered advantageous.

Job Offer

• Daily rate of £260 - £300, dependent on the level of experience.
• Temporary role offering flexibility and valuable experience in the not-for-profit sector.