Deputy Head of Corporate Communications, FTC, hybrid

Job Description

Salary: c.£65k + bonus & bens

Our high-profile public sector client has retained our services to help them recruit a Deputy Head of Corporate Communications; a No2 in the team, with responsibility for both strategy & delivery across the communications mix. You'll support organisational leadership, develop and maintain external stakeholder relationships and offer both counsel and hands-on support across a wide comms remit.

We're looking for someone with a strong track record in both internal and external communications (gained within highly operational organisations), experience of managing a varied team of communicators and specific experience in crisis communications and media/community relations. You'll offer a potent mix of excellent planning capability, credible stakeholder

relationship/management

and the ability to think on your feet when facing complex issues... someone who enjoys both proactive and reactive communications! A varied and exciting role for someone comfortable in a public-facing organisation.

This role will be subject to pre-employment screening and security vetting. The role is offered on a hybrid basis, with 2-3 days/week onsite, and as a fixed term contract (FTC) until April 2025 when the role may well become permanent following current restructuring.

If this role feels a great use of your experience and could represent your next career step, please get in touch today. Shortlisting will take place w/c 3rd June, with interviews tabled for w/c 24th June.

Due to a high volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to everyone. We will get in touch if you are successful in your application.

VMA GROUP is a leading international interim, contract, temporary and permanent recruitment and executive search specialist. We are specifically focused on providing support to the communications, marketing, digital and change communities.

Our specialist practice areas cover: communications, corporate communications, internal communications, change communications, PR, media relations, financial communications, CSR, public affairs, investor relations, marketing, brand, digital marketing and agency services.

We have a reputation for providing expert consultancy services and advice, supported by in-depth knowledge of the professions we recruit for. Our thought leadership and benchmarking studies have become go-to resources for the communications, marketing, digital and change industries, supporting planning and decision-making for organisations of all shapes and sizes.

In the UK, VMA GROUP has offices in London, Bristol and Manchester and in Europe, VMA GROUP has offices in Amsterdam and Brussels, but we work with organisations and individuals on a global basis.

VMA GROUP is committed to equal opportunities and is a Diversity Pledged Recruiter.