Strategic Communications Director — High-Impact Counsel

Schillings; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Schillings Communications seeks an experienced Director of Strategic Communications to lead high-stakes client engagements—from crisis management to public policy—advising senior stakeholders and shaping narratives. You will collaborate with experts across Schillings to deliver strategic outcomes and protect client interests.

The role requires extensive experience, sound judgement, and the ability to operate autonomously in complex, ambiguous situations while growing the practice and deepening

Qualificações

• 12+ years of experience in strategic communications or related field.
• Experience with high-profile crisis work for demanding clients.
• Ability to build trusted senior client relationships and manage stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness and autonomous decision-making in ambiguous environments.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver high-quality client outcomes and manage profitable, well-run matters.
• Build trusted senior relationships with clients and Schillings Partners.
• Lead the delivery of client matters, scoping, budgeting and timely execution by teams.
• Support practice growth and foster collaboration across disciplines.
• Develop junior colleagues and uphold high standards across work and delivery.

Conhecimentos

Senior stakeholder management

Strategic communications

Crisis management

Client relationship building

Commercial acumen

Autonomy

Descrição da vaga

Schillings Communications seeks an experienced Director of Strategic Communications to lead high-stakes client engagements—from crisis management to public policy—advising senior stakeholders and shaping narratives. You will collaborate with experts across Schillings to deliver strategic outcomes and protect client interests.

The role requires extensive experience, sound judgement, and the ability to operate autonomously in complex, ambiguous situations while growing the practice and deepening