Strategic Communications Planner

Sidc Centre; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading think tank in health care is seeking a Strategic Communications Planner to develop integrated strategic plans and coordinate communications campaigns. The ideal candidate will possess strong communications planning experience and excellent stakeholder management skills. This role presents a unique opportunity to influence health and care communications at a pivotal organization in the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in communications planning.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of integrated strategic plans.
• Coordinate campaigns and guide decision-making.
• Manage a central view of all communications and engagement activity.
• Shape how we use data and insights to enhance communications performance.
• Shape how we use data, insights, and emerging technologies—including AI—to enhance communications performance and audience engagement.

Skills

Communications planning

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Multi-tasking

Tools

AI technologies

Job description

Overview

The King’s Fund is seeking someone with a strategic mind, an eye for detail and the ability to influence internally to join us as our Strategic Communications Planner. This is a unique opportunity to step into a newly created role at the heart of one of the UK’s most influential think tanks and shape the future of health and care.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the development of integrated strategic plans that ensure we drive influence and income while aligning with our mission and values.
• Coordinate campaigns, guide decision‑making, and manage a central view of all communications and engagement activity.
• Work closely with teams across the organisation to bring cohesion, consistency, and strategic impact across our communications.
• Act as the go‑to expert for stakeholder engagement, impact reporting, and the coherence of our communication effort.
• Shape how we use data, insights, and emerging technologies—including AI—to enhance communications performance and improve audience engagement.

Candidate Profile

We’re looking for someone with strong experience in communications planning, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. If you’re passionate about audience and impact, solutions‑focused, and committed to improving health and care for all, we’d love to hear from you.