Head of Strategic Communications - Hybrid - London - 3 Months Contract
About the Rol
eWe are seeking an experienced and strategic communications leader to join a world-leading higher education institution as Head of Strategic Communications
.
Key Responsibiliti
* Deputise for the Director of Strategic Communications and support delivery of strategic prioritie
* s.Lead and manage the Strategic Communications team, ensuring high-quality delivery and effective resource plannin
* g.Develop and oversee strategic communications plans for major institutional campaigns and initiative
* s.Drive audience insight, segmentation, persona development, and data-informed decision makin
* g.Lead communications monitoring, evaluation, performance measurement, and reporting framework
* s.Support the development and implementation of strategic communications best practice across the wider communications communit
* y.Work closely with senior communications leaders across public affairs, brand, marketing, internal communications, events, and publication
* s.Manage stakeholder relationships across a complex organisation and influence at senior level
* s.Lead horizon scanning and strategic insight activities to identify emerging opportunities and risk
* s.Contribute to communications innovation, including AI strategy development and culture change initiative
* s.Provide leadership, coaching, and line management to direct report
s.
Requireme
* ntsSignificant experience in strategic communications, corporate communications, public affairs, marketing communications, or a related fie
* ld.Proven experience developing and delivering large-scale communications strategies and campaig
* ns.Strong understanding of communications measurement, evaluation, audience insight, and data analyti
* cs.Experience managing teams and developing high-performing communication professiona
* ls.Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skil
* ls.Ability to operate effectively within a large, complex organisati
* on.Experience delivering organisational change, communications transformation, or continuous improvement initiativ
* es.Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skil
* ls.Experience within higher education, public sector, research, membership, healthcare, government, or similarly complex environments is advantageo
us.
What's on O
* fferOpportunity to shape communications strategy for a globally recognised institut
* ion.High-profile leadership role with significant organisational imp
* act.Collaborative and supportive working environm
* ent.Hybrid working arrangements availa
* ble.Professional development and leadership growth opportunit
ies.
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