Interim Director of Corporate Communications | London (Hybrid)

Lead Strategic Communications for a Leading UK Non-Profit

Our client, a high-profile UK non-profit organisation, is seeking an experienced Interim Director of Corporate Communications to lead its external communications strategy during a time of organisational change. This is a senior interim leadership role for a communications professional who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You’ll be responsible for protecting and enhancing the organisation’s reputation, refining its corporate narrative, and ensuring alignment across media, stakeholder, and public engagement channels.

Own External Communications, Reputation & Media Relations

Working closely with the executive leadership team, you will lead all aspects of corporate communications. This includes proactive media relations, issues management, brand messaging, and stakeholder engagement. Your goal will be to establish a clear and consistent voice for the organisation and support its evolving strategic objectives.

Lead Responsibilities – Corporate Communications Strategy

• Develop and execute the external communications strategy during a period of transition

• Lead on reputation management, corporate positioning, and brand clarity

• Act as a key spokesperson and manage high-level media engagement

• Build relationships with national media and key stakeholders

• Introduce effective communications processes and content planning frameworks

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure message alignment across channels

• Support the executive team with crisis communications and stakeholder communications as required

Key Skills & Experience – Interim Director of Corporate Communications

• Proven experience as a Communications Director or senior-level corporate communications lead

• Strong track record in media relations, reputation management, and external stakeholder engagement

• Experience in the charity, non-profit, or public sector (desirable but not essential)

• Strategic mindset with hands-on delivery capability

• Confident advising senior leadership and acting as the organisation’s communications lead

• Exceptional writing, messaging, and editorial skills

Why Take on This Interim Communications Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the voice and visibility of a well-respected UK non-profit during a pivotal time. You’ll work with a passionate leadership team and have a genuine impact on how the organisation engages with the public, media, and key stakeholders.

Contract: 6-month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC), with potential to extend

If you’re available immediately and bring a balance of strategic insight and delivery expertise, we’d love to hear from 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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