Interim Head of Communications

Project overview

About Our Client

Our client is a large, complex and purpose-led organisation with a strong regional and national profile. They are committed to delivering meaningful impact through innovation, collaboration and engagement, and are seeking a strategic communications professional to enhance their reputation, strengthen stakeholder relationships and lead a wide-ranging communications function.

Job Description

The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Head of Communications should have:

What's on Offer

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

• Exciting Interim Communications opportunity
• Immediate start needed
• Hybrid working
• 3 days on site in Salford
• Develop and deliver an integrated communications strategy aligned to organisational priorities and objectives.
• Create compelling content and campaigns that showcase organisational impact, achievements and partnerships.
• Act as a trusted adviser to the executive leadership team on communications, reputation and stakeholder engagement matters.
• Lead media relations, digital communications, social media activity and proactive storytelling initiatives.
• Manage crisis communications planning and response, ensuring reputational risks are effectively mitigated.
• Drive internal communications and employee engagement programmes to support organisational culture and change initiatives.
• Use audience insight, analytics and performance data to measure and improve communications effectiveness.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing communications team, promoting innovation and continuous improvement.
• Significant experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans within complex organisations.
• Proven track record of leading both internal and external communications functions.
• Strong experience in reputation management, media relations and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrable success advising senior executives and influencing at leadership level.
• Experience managing teams, budgets and multiple communications priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into engaging content.
• Strong understanding of digital communications, social media strategy and audience engagement.
• Degree educated or equivalent, with a professional communications qualification (e.g. CIPR) considered advantageous.
• Daily rate of £260
• £300, dependent on the level of experience.
• Temporary role offering flexibility and valuable experience in the not-for-profit sector.

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Salford, GB