Head of Communications We are looking for an outstanding communications professional to promote a charity, drive public engagement with their services and bring their mission and vision to life for external audiences. Position: Head of Communications Location: Flexible: hybrid, home or in Falmer, East Sussex office Hours: Full-time or Part-time (0.8 FTE) by negotiation Salary: GBP43,460 per annum FTE Benefits: 33 days of holiday a year including bank holidays. Company pension scheme. Flexible approach to office/hybrid/remote working. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion strategic plan. Employee Assistance Programme and other staff benefits. Multiple staff social opportunities. Closing Date: Wednesday 5th April at 9am. About the Role As Head of Communications, you will be working within the External Relations team on award-winning campaigns, communications, content, media, marketing, and design, you will lead and deliver creative and results-driven strategies with engaging content on complex issues to tight deadlines. You will have significant experience as a communications leader and media relations manager and are an intelligent and diplomatic communicator and skilled multi-tasker. You will have demonstrable experience in building, managing, and maintaining excellent relationships with key stakeholders and will work with Directors to develop strategic plans for an External Relations team. You will continually improve the organisation s communications work, spot opportunities and support team development. You ll be joining the only independent charity in the UK dedicated to improving the nation s numeracy at a time when the profile of the charity and the numeracy issue is rising, particularly as the government begins to roll out a GBP560 million numeracy programme. Key responsibilities of the Head of Communications include: Devise and deliver strategic communication plans covering complex issues. Ensure the delivery of consistent, effective, and positive messages to promote and protect the charity, its work, and its reputation across a variety of platforms, turning complex information into simple, compelling narratives. Build and maintain effective relationships across the organisation and with external stakeholders including policymakers, the public, the media, funders, and other partners. Create and deliver media strategy and manage relationships with broadcast, print and digital journalists. Spot and cultivate opportunities for positive media coverage and engaging content for channels. Lead and deliver events, content, celebrity activity, case studies, media and marketing for campaigns and other content throughout the year. Work with the Digital Engagement Manager and marketing team to develop high-quality digital marketing, web, email marketing and content for a variety of campaigns and activities. About You We are looking for a Head of Communications who is highly motivated with bags of ideas and initiative. Experience in the charity sector is not necessary if you can show us that you have relevant transferable skills and an understanding of what it takes to be successful in this role. It is a fantastic opportunity within a small but ambitious and dynamic organisation making a real difference in people s lives and livelihoods. The organisation is based just outside Brighton, but they offer significant remote/hybrid and flexible working with this role. If you are not office based, then the expectation is that you will be in Brighton at least occasionally when the work requires it. The role may include occasional travel to London and beyond. To succeed in the role of Head of Communications, your key skills will include: Proven experience in devising and delivering strategic communication plans covering complex issues. Proven experience in dealing with broadcast, print and digital journalists and managing reputational issues. Proven experience in managing high-profile campaigns. Proven experience working with digital content and SEO. Ability to spot and cultivate opportunities for positive media coverage. Ability to track sector developments and work collaboratively with senior stakeholders. Ability to strip down complex information into simple, compelling messaging and narratives. Experience in line management and budget management. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail. About the Organisation This is an independent charity dedicated to helping people feel confident with numbers and using everyday maths. You will be joining the only independent charity in the UK dedicated to improving the nation s numeracy at a time when the profile of the charity, and the numeracy issue, is rising. Established in 2012, its mission is to empower children and adults in the UK to get on with numbers so they can fulfil their potential at work, home, and school. Their aim is to challenge negative attitudes, influence public policy, and offer practical ways for people to improve their numeracy in the community, the workplace, and in formal education. Please include in your cover letter an outline of your suitability for the role with reference to the essential skills and experience criteria. Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted. 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