Head of Communications

Salary: £50,339 - £61,417 (depending on experience)

Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Based in Sidcup

Our client, a prestigious arts college, based in Sidcup is looking for a candidate to join team as their head of communications. The college is entering a period of new strategy, and they are looking to expand their postgraduate offering, intensify their focus on research and development, and cultivate a more diverse community. They are looking for a strategic communicator to join our Corporate Affairs team and help drive this transformative journey. For this role a real 'can do’ attitude, the ability to adapt to change and a problem-solving mindset is essential.

As Head of Communications, you'll be instrumental in shaping and executing their communications strategy.

Reporting directly to the Director of Corporate Affairs, you will:

• Lead a team to implement a comprehensive strategic communications plan
• Oversee their social media and SEO strategies to engage key stakeholders
• Manage the creation of compelling content across all channels
• Build relationships with strategic media partners
• Collaborate on sales campaigns
• Be a key member of their Crisis Communications team

What We're Looking For:

• Experienced communications professional with a strong background in reputation management
• Experience working within the arts.
• Proven ability to analyse data and provide actionable insights
• Experience in crisis communications
• Strong execution skills and a consultative approach to problem-solving
• Understanding compliance in regulated industries, ideally Higher Education

If this sound like the role for you, apply now!

*Braundton Consulting is a recruitment agency recruiting on behalf of a client.