Director of Communications (12-Month FTC), London

Are you an experienced communications leader ready to make a meaningful impact? We’re looking for a Director of Communications to join one of the UK’s most high-profile non-profits on a 12-month fixed-term contract, driving strategic communications during a critical period of growth and change.

What You’ll Do as Director of Communications

As Director of Communications, you will lead the organisation’s strategic communications function – covering media relations, brand, campaigns, stakeholder engagement and internal communications. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and working closely with the leadership team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s public voice, strengthening its reputation and ensuring a drum-beat of impactful messaging across all audiences.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with organisational priorities.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing communications team, fostering creativity and collaboration.
• Oversee press, media and public affairs activity, ensuring strong visibility and influence across national and sector media.
• Manage the brand and digital presence, ensuring consistency and resonance across all channels.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership and act as the organisation’s spokesperson when required.
• Oversee internal communications, ensuring staff remain engaged, informed and inspired.
• Manage external agencies and suppliers, ensuring delivery of high-quality & cost-effective support.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

You’ll be a senior communications professional with a proven track record of leading strategy and delivery in complex, purpose-driven organisations.  With credibility in abundance and strong people skills, you’ll combine strategic vision with hands-on experience, able to operate confidently at board level while supporting teams to deliver excellence day-to-day.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experienced in senior communications roles, ideally within non-profit, public or mission-led sectors.
• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Proven success in media relations, brand positioning, crisis & strategic storytelling.
• Experience navigating reputational issues and managing crisis communications.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels.
• Background in transformation or periods of organisational flux
• Exceptional verbal communication skills.

Contract Details & Benefits

• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Salary: up to £110,000 per annum
• Hybrid working with 2–3 days per week in the London office

How to Apply

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. We’ll be in touch to arrange a confidential conversation.

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