An opportunity for a senior communications professional has opened up in a leading charity. They are looking for a Director of Communications and Policy to raise the profile of the organisation, increasing awareness and engagement with key stakeholders, government official and other key opinion leaders. You will also lead on their policy activities, ensuring their policy is at the heart of decision-making in Parliament.
Key responsibilities:
- Oversee and shape the communications strategy to increase awareness in the general public and the government;
- Manage all external relationships within communications including public affairs, PR, design and marketing;
- Effectively communicate the charity’s work to all stakeholders;
- Create and implement joint working projects with partners;
- Manage public affairs activities and consultation responses;
- Act as ambassador for the charity at academic talks, with Parliamentarians and the media;
- Budget management;
- Line management.
Person specification
The ideal candidate will be a well-experience communications professional with a background in public affairs. You will have proven experience generating funds from partners and ideally will have previously worked in a charity. Strong management experience is a must as you lead the team, influencing and inspiring them to deliver beyond and above expectations. An interest in health or international development is desirable.