Interim Stakeholder & Public Engagement Communications Lead

Sanderson King; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 92,250 - 129,150; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson King is seeking an Interim Stakeholder & Public Engagement Communications Lead for a 3 month hybrid assignment in London. This role demands a senior communications leader with experience in complex environments, responsible for leading engagement across a multi-disciplinary communications function. The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership, providing direction and expertise during an organisational transition. Immediate impact and stakeholder management skills are key.

Qualifications

• Senior communications leader at Head/Director level.
• Experience in complex, multi-stakeholder organisations.
• Ability to deliver impact quickly in interim environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight across communications.
• Act as a senior advisor on stakeholder positioning.
• Ensure continuity during organisational change.
• Assess team capability and performance.
• Support the design of a future-fit communications function.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement expertise

Public engagement expertise

Leadership

Commercial mindset

Job description

Interim Stakeholder & Public Engagement Communications Lead (exec appointment)

London (hybrid) | 3 month assignment

We are supporting a large, complex organisation through a period of transition, seeking an Interim Stakeholder & Public Engagement Communications Lead to provide senior leadership and direction across a multi-disciplinary communications function.

This is a high-impact interim mandate, operating at executive level and working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team.

Key responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight across communications, engagement, digital and content
• Act as a senior advisor on stakeholder positioning, messaging and reputation
• Ensure continuity and effectiveness during a period of organisational change
• Assess team capability, structure and performance
• Support the design of a future‑fit communications function

We are seeking

• A senior communications leader who has operated at Head / Director level
• Experience within complex, multi-stakeholder organisations
• Strong stakeholder and public engagement expertise
• A commercially minded approach
• Proven ability to deliver impact quickly in interim environments

Details

• London-based (hybrid)