Strategic Communications Lead

6 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Southbank Centre Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Director of Communications to lead our communications strategy, elevating our profile and advocating for our mission to a wide range of audiences and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the Communications department, comprising the Press team and the External Affairs & Policy Team.
  • Develop and implement creative and effective media strategies for our events and year-round programme.
  • Support the strategic and business aims of the Southbank Centre with sound, real-time intelligence and understanding of key national and local government stakeholders.
About the Southbank Centre

We are Europe's largest arts centre and one of the UK's top five visitor attractions. Our impact and reach are significant, and we are respected internationally for being entrepreneurial and innovative in response to a volatile and changing financial landscape.

Our Artistic Mission

We exist to provide great artistic experiences for everyone. Through art, we invite our visitors to enjoy shared cultural encounters together. To gaze. To listen. To be moved. To discover a new idea or a new perspective.

Our Values

We believe in creating welcoming spaces, making wonderful experiences together, and sparking new thinking. We value diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to being a more relevant and effective organisation.

Benefits & Perks
  • A minimum 5% employer's pension contribution (rising to 9% depending on your employee contribution), from day 1 of employment.
  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time employees).
  • Hybrid working model (option to work up to 2 days from home).
  • Enhanced sick pay.
  • Enhanced family leave benefits.
  • Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors.
  • Staff ticket offers for Southbank Centre events.
  • Free entry to Hayward Gallery.
  • Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations.
  • Free staff yoga.
  • Free access to emotional support from a confidential specialist Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7.
  • Season ticket loan.
  • Cycle to work scheme.

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