Head of Strategic Communications - Remote

Overview

The Head of Strategic Communications is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing a comprehensive communication strategy that increases our strategic influence, enhances our brand reputation, drives engagement, and supports business growth. You will lead a team of professionals in public relations, content creation, and social media management, ensuring that all efforts align with the company’s objectives and values. You also collaborate closely with our Head of Sustainability and Public Affairs, Head of Partnerships, and expert consultancy leads on Innovation, Packaging, and Waste Management. This role is pivotal in enhancing the brand's influence, visibility, reputation, and engagement across various platforms.

In Short

• Develop and implement a holistic PR, content, and social media strategy that aligns with the company’s business goals.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior management on communication matters, including crisis management, and strategic positioning.
• Monitor events, news, industry trends and competitive landscape to inform and adapt PR, Content & Social strategies in achieving business objectives.
• Provide communication support for external affairs, helping to shape our leadership positioning and point of view on different matters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key media outlets, industry influencers, and stakeholders.
• Manage all external communications, including press releases, media briefings, and interviews.
• Oversee the development of PR campaigns that increase and enhance the company’s visibility and reputation.
• Lead the content team in producing high-quality, engaging content across various platforms.
• Develop a PR, social and content calendar that aligns with comms, marketing and business objectives.
• Produce reports and analyze performance of all PR, content and social media campaigns.

Requirements

• 2 years experience leading a Communications team within a large complex organisation.
• Experience of PR, reputation management, content and social, campaign development and insight analysis.
• Proven record of delivering large scale effective campaigns and managing budget.
• Ability to develop strategy and campaigns based on customer insight and data.
• Knowledge of media relationship development.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Support for professional growth and development.
• Engagement with a diverse team and inclusive culture.
• Chance to make a significant impact on brand reputation and visibility.