Head of PR and Communications

Brain Tumour Research; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job description

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Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference to people with brain tumours and their loved ones?

Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced, dynamic and influential Head of PR and Communications.

Do you have the experience, drive and determination to thrive in this role?

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of our PR, Communications and Social Media teams.
• Develop our PR, Communications and Social Media strategy to ensure maximum visibility for our charity.
• Be an ambassador for our brand and help to devise and implement strategies which support our ambitious fundraising goals.
• Be a champion of cross-functional working, engaging with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Support the team to secure coverage in the news media both nationally and regionally.

Requirements:

• To be able to work from the office in Milton Keynes two days a week, with the option of working from home three days a week.
• Proven leadership and people management skills, with experience in overseeing multi-disciplinary teams. Essential experience includes team leadership, employee motivation, setting clear objectives, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Have a track record of securing coverage in the news media both nationally and regionally and be able to demonstrate how you have informed communications and social media strategies.
• Ability to embrace a variety of communication assets, from statistics to celebrities.
• Drive to exceed objectives and be able to deliver effective and confident reports at a senior leadership level on progress.
• Outstanding communication skills, including an excellent standard of written English.

If you are looking for a fulfilling and impactful role and have the level of experience and skill we are looking for, we welcome your application.

We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.

We are asking for a CV as the first step, but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face-to-face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.