Strategic Communications Lead

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hanson Search Full time

Hanson Search is a leading recruitment agency specialising in communications and public relations roles. We are currently working with a top UK comms agency to find their next Strategic Communications Lead or Senior Strategist to join their London office.

Job Description

The successful candidate will have a strong background in strategic communications, with experience in developing and implementing insight-driven campaigns for clients across multiple sectors. As a key member of the team, you will work closely with client service teams, creative teams, and delivery teams to drive business growth and deliver high-quality results.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading on major pieces of business and pitches, both locally and globally. You will also lead a small team of strategists, developing their careers and skills, as well as those of the wider employee network.

To succeed in this role, you will need to have a hunger for original insight, a commercial understanding of your clients and the agency, and an ability to passionately sell your ideas.

Key Requirements
  1. Agency or consultancy background strongly preferred
  2. Experience across multiple sectors and audiences
  3. Global/multi-market experience, with an ability to lead on work with offices across the network
  4. Integrated delivery experience and a thorough understanding of paid, owned, and earned media
  5. Strong and persuasive presentation skills, with an ability to train others

The estimated salary for this role is £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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