Strategic Communications Director

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom International Rescue Committee Full time
Strategic Communications Director

International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a highly skilled Strategic Communications Director to lead our UK communications strategy. As a key member of the UK Senior Management Team, you will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive communications plan that grows our profile, influences policy, drives income, and protects our reputation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a strategic communications plan that aligns with IRC UK's goals and objectives.
  • Lead a diverse communications team to produce high-quality content, manage media relations, and coordinate external communications activities.
  • Collaborate with global communications colleagues, Policy & Advocacy colleagues, and UK Fundraisers to develop messaging on key proactive and reactive issue areas.
  • Manage the Communications component of IRC UK's relationship with the DEC and lead communications on DEC appeals.
  • Explore opportunities for media partnerships that can raise the profile of the IRC in the UK.

Requirements:

  • Strong professional experience in communications, international affairs, or a related field.
  • Experience developing and implementing comprehensive communications strategies, particularly in PR / Media with an international, ideally humanitarian, or development focus.
  • Experience leading and managing a team, with a track record of creating, driving, and delivering earned media opportunities.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to write clean, engaging, jargon-free copy for a range of channels.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish positive working relationships with colleagues in the EU and overseas.

About IRC UK:

IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.

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