Head of Strategic Communications

4 weeks ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Network Rail Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic communications professional to lead our communications team in Scotland. As Head of Strategic Communications, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive communications strategies that showcase the importance of rail to the Scottish economy, our passengers, customers, and colleagues.

You will lead a team of senior communications business partners and work closely with colleagues in the wider communications directorate to support the delivery of our business objectives. This role will involve out-of-hours and on-call working, with regular travel around the country.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement the Regions Calendar and Communications grid for Network Rail in Scotland.
  • Propose and advise on the development of external communication materials for Senior Executives.
  • Lead on the development and coordination of core communications content.
  • Manage the implementation of the publications strategy.
  • Lead the production and promotion of key publications.
  • Provide input to the development and updating of Network Rail's core corporate narrative.

What You Will Bring:

  • Extensive experience working in Corporate Communications at management level.
  • Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering comprehensive communications strategies.
  • Proven experience of management roles, developing and motivating teams.
  • Excellent written and spoken communications skills.

Desirable:

  • Proven experience of delivering integrated communications for complex operational projects.
  • Proven experience of communications for major incidents or crisis situations.


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