Head of Communications and Transformation

6 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom King's College London Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced communications professional to join our team as a Head of Communications and Transformation at King's College London. This is a critical role that will play a key part in supporting our University-wide transformation activity.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a unified and integrated communications strategy that aligns with our transformation programmes and initiatives. This will involve working closely with colleagues in the central communications team, Transformation Office, and across the University to drive greater awareness and engagement of our transformation programmes.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, expertise in change communications, and experience of leading on communications and transformation plans within medium to large organisations. They will be able to develop, lead, and implement effective communications and engagement strategies, evaluate outcomes, and provide strategic counsel to stakeholders.

This is a full-time role (35 hours per week) with an indefinite contract. The successful candidate will be able to lead a team of communications professionals and will be required to work closely with the Transformation Office team, Executive, Sponsors, Programme teams, Faculties, and Directorates.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a unified and integrated communications strategy that aligns with our transformation programmes and initiatives.
  • Work closely with colleagues in the central communications team, Transformation Office, and across the University to drive greater awareness and engagement of our transformation programmes.
  • Develop, lead, and implement effective communications and engagement strategies, evaluate outcomes, and provide strategic counsel to stakeholders.
  • Take an active role as a member of the Transformation Office team, working closely with the Executive, Sponsors, Programme teams, Faculties, and Directorates.
  • Manage the complex interdependencies across the transformation initiatives and business as usual running of the University, advising stakeholders and communication colleagues on the implications of dependencies and where appropriate, advising on and recommending solutions to maximise audience understanding and/or engagement.
  • Use your connection with the Communications & External Affairs team and develop strong relationships across the University so you are informed about priorities and emerging issues that will enable you to advise on and position transformation communications and associated project communications in the best way.
  • Identify reputational issues, escalating where necessary and advising on solutions, working closely with key stakeholders and relevant members of the Communications & External Affairs team.
  • Ability to understand the big picture, challenge the status quo, and question current thinking in a way which engages colleagues, adds value, and creates a positive difference.
  • Ensure that communication is measured, impact evaluated, and continuous improvement is built in.
Requirements
  • Excellent verbal and writing skills, including editing and proofreading to a high standard.
  • Experience of leading on communications and transformation plans within medium to large organisations, or across complex environments.
  • Experience of devising, writing, and implementing effective communications and engagement strategies for transformation programmes, including both traditional and digital communications, and evaluating outcomes.
  • Demonstrate strategic thinking to make effective decisions in line with the priorities for the Transformation Office, including the Campus Futures programme and aligned to the University's strategic priorities.
  • Experience of influencing and negotiating with stakeholders, applying judgement and identifying solutions.
  • Experience of absorbing, evaluating, and translating complex information from various sources to create clear and engaging content for diverse audiences.
  • Ability to take proactive ownership for the continuous review, development, and implementation of communication and engagement plans.
  • Has the confidence to challenge and question current thinking in a way which engages colleagues, adds value, and creates a positive difference.


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