Interim Communications Director

2 weeks ago


Liverpool, United Kingdom VMA GROUP Full time
Job Description

Salary: £110k - £130k pro rata


High profile public sector organisation is looking to appoint a Communications Director for an initial six month contract position. The role holder, must have previous Director level experience working within Government, Council, arms-length organisation leading strategy and team.


This is focused on external communications and public affairs stakeholder engagement during a period of change and need a highly experienced expert to advise the leadership team.


  • Proactive media relations and campaigns highlighting successful impact on regional economy and communities.
  • Also raising awareness on a national level as well as hyper-local work.
  • Able to forge strong relationships with Government departments and other political stakeholders.
  • Lead on reputation management and strong narrative of their purpose.


Need to be available with one month’s notice or ideally less and have a track record of the most senior comms leader in an organsiation operating as part of the executive leadership team.


Need to be in the office three days a week.


Due to a high volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to everyone. We will get in touch if you are successful in your application.


VMA GROUP is a leading international interim, contract, temporary and permanent recruitment and executive search specialist. We are specifically focused on providing support to the communications, marketing, digital and change communities.


Our specialist practice areas cover: communications, corporate communications, internal communications, change communications, PR, media relations, financial communications, CSR, public affairs, investor relations, marketing, brand, digital marketing and agency services.


We have a reputation for providing expert consultancy services and advice, supported by in-depth knowledge of the professions we recruit for. Our thought leadership and benchmarking studies have become go-to resources for the communications, marketing, digital and change industries, supporting planning and decision-making for organisations of all shapes and sizes.


In the UK, VMA GROUP has offices in London, Bristol and Manchester and in Europe, VMA GROUP has offices in Amsterdam and Brussels, but we work with organisations and individuals on a global basis.


VMA GROUP is committed to equal opportunities and is an Inclusive+ Recruiter.



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