Director, Strategic Communications and Campaigning, London

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Corporate Communications Director to join a leading global consultancy on their Campaigning team.

Our client is a globally recognised advisory firm specialising in strategic communications, reputation management, and stakeholder engagement. They collaborate with CEOs and senior leaders across industries to solve complex challenges, delivering tailored solutions that create lasting value. Leveraging expertise in digital communications, crisis management, and corporate storytelling, the firm helps organisations build and protect their reputation in an increasingly competitive landscape.

They are looking for candidates with a track record in leading the development of compelling corporate narratives and high-impact communications and campaigns, aimed at a mix of consumer and corporate audiences. They will be strategic thinkers, strong writers and capable client advisors with varied experience and wide-ranging perspectives. They’ll be able to cut across sectors and switch seamlessly between disciplines, from reactive issues management to proactive storytelling. Like us, they’ll be intellectually curious, creative, collaborative and eager to learn.

Directors make a significant contribution to the agency’s reputation, profitable growth and client retention. They lead client accounts, develop and execute winning reputation strategies grounded in audience insight, support teams to deliver to highest standards, inspire new thinking, and take an active role in contributing to the culture. They manage and coach Associate Directors, Senior Consultants, Consultants and Associate Consultants and work into and learn from Managing Directors and Senior Managing Directors.

Key Responsibilities -Strategic Communications and Campaigning Director:

• Provide strategic advice to senior leaders, including Corporate Affairs Directors, C-Suite executives, and CEOs, helping them address complex communication challenges and enhance their reputation.
• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies and high-impact campaigns that are tailored to audience insights and aligned with business objectives.
• Lead and manage client accounts with a focus on delivering exceptional results, maintaining strong relationships, and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Inspire, mentor, and manage high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence in all deliverables.
• Oversee project management processes, including budget planning, resource allocation, and profitability tracking, ensuring seamless and efficient execution.

Key Requirements -Strategic Communications and Campaigning Director:

• Professional experience in corporate communications, with a strong background in agency work or senior in-house roles, ideally across multiple sectors.
• Demonstrable expertise in crafting impactful narratives, leading multi-channel campaigns, and delivering measurable outcomes that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain trusted relationships with senior clients and stakeholders, offering strategic counsel on high-stakes communication matters.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with experience drafting compelling corporate narratives, managing media relations, and addressing a broad range of stakeholders.
• Passion for innovation in communications, with deep knowledge of digital platforms, emerging trends, and integrating technology into strategic campaigns.

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

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