Head of External Communications

21 hours ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Goddard School of Shawnee, KS Full time
Head of External Communications Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of External Communications to lead our PR, Corporate Communications, and Press Office teams. As a key member of our Corporate Affairs department, you will play a critical role in protecting and promoting our reputation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive external communications strategy to drive business objectives and maintain a strong reputation.
  • Lead a team of communications specialists to deliver high-quality PR, corporate communications, and press office services.
  • Manage and develop relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leaders, external partners, and media.
  • Collaborate with marketing, commercial, product, and customer services teams to deliver key business priorities.
  • Develop and deliver strategic PR objectives and plans to ensure a constant high profile while guarding our brand's reputation.
  • Oversee the press office function, providing support with responses to reactive media inquiries and acting as a senior adviser on incidents.
  • Provide oversight for the PR agency and press monitoring provider, ensuring they understand our priorities and deliver high-quality services.
  • Develop our corporate social media strategy to drive up quality awareness and impact.

Requirements:

  • Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.
  • Experience working in PR and communications, preferably in an in-house setting.
  • Experience managing and guiding a PR agency.
  • Experience planning and managing multiple PR campaigns simultaneously.
  • Strong copywriting and grammar skills.
  • Highly organized and comfortable managing several projects simultaneously.
  • Solid knowledge of social media platforms.
  • Experience creating and running social activity, including influencer campaigns.
  • Experience with communications measurement tools.

Location: This role could be based in Salford or London, with some travel required between the two locations each month. A small amount of weekend press office cover is required, approximately two hours each month.



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