Head of Communications, HARRIS HILL

Join to apply for the Head of Communications, HARRIS HILL role at Guardian JobsJoin to apply for the Head of Communications, HARRIS HILL role at Guardian JobsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Harris Hill is working with a London based charity, who is partnering with Harris Hill to find them a Head of Communications who can start ASAP, for 6 to 12 months, on a full time basis.We’re looking for someone with strong internal communications experience as well as leadership skills, the team have been through a lot of change and require someone who can pull them together, but also, have a lot of internal changes being planned with an internal communications strategy.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and deliver Communications strategy to deliver strategic objectives, in particular to raise our profile and improve understanding and reach of our work.Lead, motivate and manage the Communications team to ensure delivery of the strategy and support the professional development of individual team members.Work with the branch network where needed to act as liaison with regional and local media outlets to ensure PR opportunities are maximisedAct as the main POC for crisis comms planning with support from Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications (DFMC) and Deputy Director of Marketing and Communications (DDMC)Act as the main POC for the crisis comms risk register and work with relevant internal stakeholders to ensure this is kept updated.Ensure media training needs across the organisation are met and that anyone being interviewed by a media outlet is appropriately briefed and coached.Accountable for the development, delivery and evaluation of the internal and change communications strategy that engages, motivates and informs employees and volunteers, ensuring organisations vision, mission, values and Standards remain at the forefront of deliveryManage relationships with the organisations Celebrity Ambassadors as well as source new onesRespond to political engagement requests where necessary.Ensure that the senior management team is kept up to date with the latest relevant developments in national and regional governmentEnsure that any crises which affect the wider sector are coordinated with counterparts at other organisations.Consult on policy documents and coordinate the response from across the senior management team.Manage the out of hours press office ensuring that there is the opportunity for the organisations network to speak to a press officer 24/7Promote, maintain and protect brand, specifically supporting the branch network with reputational management issues and complaints as they ariseEnsure that any PR and digital communications and social media channels are aligned, appropriate and ‘on point’, helping to create relevant, integrated and timely messaging for their contentPlan, monitor and control budgets and resources to achieve agreed objectivesWork closely with the Head of Marketing, Head of Design, Head of Supporter Engagement, and wider teams to develop impactful, integrated campaigns which deliver joint objectives as part of the wider marketing and communications strategy.Develop strong, collaborative relationships across the organisation and with key external stakeholders and partners.Manage relationships with external agencies to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget and achieve agreed evaluation metrics.This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties. The need for flexibility is required and the post holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.If you feel you are able to deliver and add value to this list of responsibilities, please get in touch for a full JD and details about the personal specificationSeniority levelSeniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeEmployment typeContractJob functionJob functionMarketing, Public Relations, and Writing/EditingIndustriesAdvertising ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Guardian Jobs by 2xGet notified about new Head of Communications jobs in London, England, United Kingdom.London, England, United Kingdom 5 hours agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoBranding & Communications – International Communications DirectorLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoWindsor, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon Area, United Kingdom £90,000.00-£110,000.00 6 hours agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoCommunications & Public Relations DirectorLondon, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoDirector of Communications And Public RelationsLondon Area, United Kingdom £500.00-£600.00 5 hours agoCommunications Director - Global CommunicationsLondon, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoCommunications Director, Disney Consumer Products EMEALondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoCommunications Director, Disney Consumer Products EMEALondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoAssistant Director – Communications & Public RelationsDirector of Communications And Public RelationsLondon, England, United Kingdom 13 hours agoHead of Communications, COVENT GARDEN RECRUITMENTLondon, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoHead of Communications & Government Relations UK and IrelandGreater London, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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