Head of Communications

2 weeks ago


Derby, United Kingdom Digital Waffle Full time

**Head of Communications**:
**Job details**:

- Posted 02 February 2023
- Salary £40000 - £60000 per annum
- LocationDerby
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineMarketing
- ReferenceMR-19-3
- Contact NameMaddie Richardson

**Job description**:
**Head of Communications**

Would you like to work with one of the UK’s leading brand agencies? If so, then this position is for you This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced agency environment, working with a range of clients across a multitude of industries.
As the head of Communications, you will work alongside the senior leadership team whilst also managing the content, PR and social departments. You will need to have a clear vision and ownership of communication campaigns, from conception to completion, and be a great leader to the comms team to ensure all campaigns are successful and maintain their excellent reputation.

**Responsibilities**
- Leading and managing a strong communications team
- Devising and implementing strategies, reviewing the results and adapting accordingly
- Developing, planning and implementing department communication plans, contributing to and reporting into the senior leadership team
- Creating and delivering a variety of communication campaigns.
- Monitoring, analysing, and communicating PR results and coverage on a monthly basis
- Managing media inquiries and interview requests
- Researching and creating content for press releases
- Evaluating opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships, and advertising
- Developing relationships with industry leaders to increase industry awareness
- Preparing case studies, speeches, articles, and annual reports
- Retaining a thorough awareness of business changes that impact clients and providing pertinent advice on the communication plan surrounding them

**Requirements for Experience, Education, and Skills**
- A minimum of three years of experience in communications, presenting, media relations, social media, content, videography, and/or PR across any genre and a degree or equivalent in education, preferably in journalism or marketing
- Strong relationships with local and national business as well as industry media outlets
- Be prepared to act as a company spokesperson; comfortable and skilled in both broadcast and print media interviews
- Solid experience with social media including blogs, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
- Excellent or very good writing and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of communications tools including Gorkana and Meltwater;
**Location: Loughborough**

**Salary: dependent on experience**

**Benefits



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