Assistant Director Communications – Ealing Council
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Pay range
Salary package: £104,784 - £110,703 pa (Inclusive)
Grade: CB2
Ealing is one of London’s most dynamic and diverse boroughs, home to vibrant towns, strong communities and major regeneration opportunities. We are ambitious for our residents and committed to becoming a council that is modern, preventative, neighbourhood‑focused and trusted.
Role Overview
You will lead a modern, proactive communications service that understands our communities, tells compelling stories about the council and borough, anticipates reputational risks and delivers high‑impact campaigns that make a real difference to people’s lives. You will oversee our media, digital channels, brand, campaigns and public engagement functions, ensuring the council speaks with one clear, confident and inclusive voice. You will work directly with the Leader, Cabinet and Strategic Leadership Team to build confidence in the council, strengthen civic pride and ensure residents have the information, voice and influence they need.
Key Responsibilities
• Shape how the council presents itself to the world
• Build confidence in the council and strengthen civic pride
• Ensure residents have the information, voice and influence they need
• Anticipate reputational risks and deliver high‑impact campaigns
• Lead a multidisciplinary team across media, digital, brand, campaigns and public engagement
Qualifications & Experience
• Experience operating in a complex, high‑profile environment
• Strategic thinker, trusted adviser, brilliant communicator and leader
• Ability to inspire multidisciplinary teams to do their best work
• Creativity, resilience, political acumen and operational delivery experience
Diversity & Inclusion
Equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is integral in our organisation and our borough. Our aim is to broaden diversity in senior roles, and we particularly welcome applications from people who represent the diversity of people and communities in the borough. We value humanity, humour, camaraderie, learning and risk‑taking as much as excellence.
Application Process
To apply, please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the essential criteria on the person specification. Your CV should be tailored and include detail of your education, qualifications, full employment history, and membership of professional bodies. Aim to keep your CV and supporting statement to two pages each.
Closing date: 11.59pm on Thursday 8th January 2026
This role is subject to Ealing Council’s Enhanced Vetting clearance process. You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.
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