Head of communications

Location: Hybrid (minimum 20% on campus in Central London)
Pay Rate: £35.88 per hour
Contract: Full-time

Shape the Voice of a World-Leading Institution

Tate are proud to be working with a globally recognised, top-ranked institution with a long history of challenging convention and driving progress. With a diverse community of tens of thousands of students and staff, they are a leader in research, education and innovation.

They are now seeking an exceptional Head of Strategic Communications to play a critical leadership role within their External Engagement function-helping to shape how they communicate their impact, influence and ambition to the world. This is a rare opportunity to lead strategic communications on a scale, working on high-profile, organisation-wide initiatives during a landmark period in their history.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will:

• Deputise for the Director of Strategic Communications
• Lead a high-performing strategic communications team
• Oversee major cross-organisational campaigns and programmes
• Champion a data-driven, insight-led approach
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation, including AI in communications
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience delivering strategic communications in complex organisations
• Strong stakeholder and matrix management experience
• Ability to anticipate and resolve challenges
• Experience leading teams and delivering multiple high-impact projects
• Strong understanding of insight-led communications and performance measurement
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Proactive mindset with strong ownership and drive

Why Join Our Client?

• Senior role in a globally influential organisation
• Exposure to high-profile strategic programmes
• Collaborative and inclusive environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Flexible hybrid working (up to 80% remote)

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.