Head of Strategic Communications

Head of Strategic Communications - Hybrid - London - 3 Months Contract

About the Rol

eWe are seeking an experienced and strategic communications leader to join a world-leading higher education institution as Head of Strategic Communications

Key Responsibiliti

• Deputise for the Director of Strategic Communications and support delivery of strategic prioritie
• Lead and manage the Strategic Communications team, ensuring high-quality delivery and effective resource plannin
• Develop and oversee strategic communications plans for major institutional campaigns and initiative
• Drive audience insight, segmentation, persona development, and data-informed decision makin
• Lead communications monitoring, evaluation, performance measurement, and reporting framework
• Support the development and implementation of strategic communications best practice across the wider communications communit
• Work closely with senior communications leaders across public affairs, brand, marketing, internal communications, events, and publication
• Manage stakeholder relationships across a complex organisation and influence at senior level
• Lead horizon scanning and strategic insight activities to identify emerging opportunities and risk
• Contribute to communications innovation, including AI strategy development and culture change initiative
• Provide leadership, coaching, and line management to direct report

Requireme

• ntsSignificant experience in strategic communications, corporate communications, public affairs, marketing communications, or a related fie
• ld.Proven experience developing and delivering large-scale communications strategies and campaig
• ns.Strong understanding of communications measurement, evaluation, audience insight, and data analyti
• cs.Experience managing teams and developing high-performing communication professiona
• ls.Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skil
• ls.Ability to operate effectively within a large, complex organisati
• on.Experience delivering organisational change, communications transformation, or continuous improvement initiativ
• es.Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skil
• ls.Experience within higher education, public sector, research, membership, healthcare, government, or similarly complex environments is advantageo

What's on O

• fferOpportunity to shape communications strategy for a globally recognised institut
• ion.High-profile leadership role with significant organisational imp
• act.Collaborative and supportive working environm
• ent.Hybrid working arrangements availa
• ble.Professional development and leadership growth opportunit