Director of Communications (Business Issues)

A senior level, leadership role with a highly respected membership body, a leader in its field and representing an industry of significant economic importance so high on the public and political agenda both in the UK and overseas. The need is for a creative communications professional to develop a comprehensive, innovative external communications strategy encompassing political and stakeholder engagement, media relations, digital and social media, publications and events, while building strong links with opinion formers and representing the organisation to high profile stakeholders, media included. Creative and strategic, with the presence and credibility to a provide senior level counsel internally and represent the organisation to external stakeholders, you’ll bring wide ranging communications' experience, a track record in generating positive coverage in traditional and social media, and of engaging with, and influencing, political stakeholders. First class project management and writing skills are essential, and you'll demonstrate the ability to balance political sensitivities with the need to make a compelling argument.

Closing date

Applications for this post closed 11:59pm on Wednesday 29th May 2019