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Interim Head of Communications

Salford Interim £260 - £300 per day View Job Description
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Interim communications leader to shape and deliver an organisation-wide communications strategy, driving reputation, engagement and stakeholder confidence across diverse audiences. Leading a high-performing team, you will provide strategic counsel to senior leaders while overseeing media relations, internal communications, digital channels, content creation and reputation management.
  • Exciting Interim Communications opportunity - Immediate start needed
  • Hybrid working - 3 days on site in Salford

About Our Client

Our client is a large, complex and purpose-led organisation with a strong regional and national profile. They are committed to delivering meaningful impact through innovation, collaboration and engagement, and are seeking a strategic communications professional to enhance their reputation, strengthen stakeholder relationships and lead a wide-ranging communications function.

Job Description

  • Develop and deliver an integrated communications strategy aligned to organisational priorities and objectives.
  • Create compelling content and campaigns that showcase organisational impact, achievements and partnerships.
  • Act as a trusted adviser to the executive leadership team on communications, reputation and stakeholder engagement matters.
  • Lead media relations, digital communications, social media activity and proactive storytelling initiatives.
  • Manage crisis communications planning and response, ensuring reputational risks are effectively mitigated.
  • Drive internal communications and employee engagement programmes to support organisational culture and change initiatives.
  • Use audience insight, analytics and performance data to measure and improve communications effectiveness.
  • Lead, coach and develop a high-performing communications team, promoting innovation and continuous improvement.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Head of Communications should have:

  • Significant experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans within complex organisations.
  • Proven track record of leading both internal and external communications functions.
  • Strong experience in reputation management, media relations and stakeholder engagement.
  • Demonstrable success advising senior executives and influencing at leadership level.
  • Experience managing teams, budgets and multiple communications priorities simultaneously.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into engaging content.
  • Strong understanding of digital communications, social media strategy and audience engagement.
  • Degree educated or equivalent, with a professional communications qualification (e.g. CIPR) considered advantageous.

What's on Offer

  • Daily rate of £260 - £300, dependent on the level of experience.
  • Temporary role offering flexibility and valuable experience in the not-for-profit sector.



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

Contact
Fraser Morrison
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7127679
Phone number
+44 2078 312000

Job summary

Job function
Marketing & Agency
Subsector
Public Sector & Not-For-Profit
Sector
Not For Profit
Where
Salford
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Fraser Morrison
Consultant phone
+44 2078 312000
Job reference
JN-102026-7127679