Strategic Communications Director for Brand Excellence

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Suzie Walker Executive Search Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Director of Communications / Director of Corporate Affairs to lead our external and internal communications strategy, enhance brand reputation, and serve as a key advisor to ExCo.

This role requires a strong communicator with the ability to create and deliver comprehensive strategic communications plans, leading cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead Strategic Communications: Develop and execute strategic communications campaigns, plans, and thought leadership content for specific internal and external projects.
  • Internal & External Communications: Lead and plan internal and external communications campaigns to best communicate company policy, innovation, and service activity.
  • Media Relations: Identify PR opportunities, lead major media campaigns, manage relationships with key media stakeholders, industry analysts, and influencers.
  • Reputation Management: Provide monitoring, insight, and commentary on relevant media coverage, evaluate communication strategies, and deliver reactive media response to protect and defend the company's reputation.
Requirements & Qualifications
  • Senior Leadership Experience: 7-10 years in a senior leadership role as Head/Director of Communications/Corporate Affairs within facilities management, environmental services, energy services, waste management, engineering, heavy manufacturing, utilities, or transport sectors.
  • Leadership Skills: Ability to develop a cohesive strategy, gravitas, influence, grit, and resilience to uplift the brand.
  • Team Leadership: Demonstrable track-record of leading high-performance, cross-functional teams, experience in leading and inspiring teams, and commanding respect from senior management.
Additional Requirements
  • Skillset: Extensive experience leading and influencing across a large matrixed environment with frontline colleagues.
  • Salary Range: Circa £100K (total package circa £150k).

Please submit your CV via LinkedIn. We thank you for your time and consideration. Only suitable candidates will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.



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