Interim Head Of Communications

Page Personnel; Stretford; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Personnel is seeking an Interim Head of Communications for Salford, England. The role focuses on delivering an integrated communications strategy, advising senior leadership, and strengthening stakeholder relations.

Hybrid role with 3 days on site in Salford. You will lead media relations, digital comms, campaigns and crisis planning while driving internal engagement and team development.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering strategic communications plans in complex organisations.
• Proven track record leading internal and external comms functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an integrated communications strategy aligned to priorities.
• Create content and campaigns to showcase impact and partnerships.
• Advise the executive leadership on communications and reputation matters.
• Lead media relations, digital comms, social media and storytelling initiatives.
• Manage crisis communications and mitigate reputational risk.
• Drive internal comms and employee engagement programmes.
• Use analytics to measure and improve effectiveness.
• Lead and develop a high-performing communications team.

Skills

Strategic communications

Internal communications

External communications

Reputation management

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Budget management

Excellent written/verbal

Education

Degree qualified with CIPR advantageous

Job description

• Exciting Interim Communications opportunity - Immediate start needed
• Hybrid working - 3 days on site in Salford

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Head of Communications should have:

• 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.

What's on 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.

Interim Head of Communications • Salford, England