Media Strategy & Reputation Lead

FORTE ICT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FORTE ICT in London is seeking a proactive Head of Media to lead the organisation's external voice and shape national, trade and international media coverage. You will translate complex technical material into compelling stories, build strong journalist networks, and guide senior stakeholders through reputational risk.

The role demands strategic leadership and a federated, outcome‑driven approach. This position offers ownership of media strategy and crisis communications, with cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Experience leading media strategy and crisis communications.
• Ability to translate technical content into compelling narratives.
• Proven relationships with national, trade and international media.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the organisation's media strategy aligned to priorities.
• Own the media messaging framework and ensure consistent external voice.
• Lead spokesperson identification and development for high-impact communications.
• Provide professional leadership across a federated media model.

Skills

Media relations

Story development

Journalist relationships

Crisis communications

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Job description

FORTE ICT in London is seeking a proactive Head of Media to lead the organisation's external voice and shape national, trade and international media coverage. You will translate complex technical material into compelling stories, build strong journalist networks, and guide senior stakeholders through reputational risk.

The role demands strategic leadership and a federated, outcome‑driven approach. This position offers ownership of media strategy and crisis communications, with cross‑functional