Communications Director – Global Communications
Avalere
Director of Corporate Communications
Our Future Health UK
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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💰 £105,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Develop, implement, and continuously refine an integrated corporate communications strategy that aligns with Our Future Health’s mission and strategic pillars.
- Define clear measurable objectives and KPIs for communications activities, ensuring every message supports our broader goals.
- Work closely with the CEO, overseeing all media activities, including press releases and media relations.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with journalists, thought leaders, and influencers within the healthcare and research domains.
- Oversee the management of our website and the execution of social media strategies that enhance our online presence, build our brand and set the foundations for strong engagement with key audiences.
- Maintain active monitoring of news and stories about Our Future Health and associated risks and opportunities, adjusting strategies as necessary to maintain public trust and ensure an approach to communications that manages and mitigates our overall reputational risk.
- Lead planning of crisis communications planning and execution, ensuring rapid, accurate, and consistent responses that protect our reputation.
- Guide the creation of compelling content across various channels—including digital platforms, social media, etc. and thought leadership pieces—to effectively convey our story.
- Work collaboratively with and support the marketing teams to understand the stories related to our mission and goals that will support their activities and lead the development of this content.
- Oversee guidelines and frameworks for brand style and messaging that will be used by the marketing teams in the preparation of content and materials that will be used for the direct communication with participants and researchers in relation to the sale / delivery of our products and services.
- Review the materials prepared by marketing teams, identifying and agreeing changes for content that is not aligned with brand guidelines and/or which could create reputational risk, whilst otherwise giving them the freedom to determine what is best for their “customers”.
- Oversee the development and distribution of internal communications that keep employees informed, motivated, and aligned with our mission.
- Collaborate closely with other functional leaders to ensure that internal messaging is integrated with external communications, and that staff are able to support and reinforce the external messaging.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing communications team, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
- Manage external agencies and consultants as required to support integrated communications programs.
Requirements
- Proven leadership in a senior corporate communications or public affairs role, ideally within healthcare, research, public sector, or mission-driven organisations.
- Demonstrated success in leading comprehensive communications campaigns and managing multi-channel communications strategies.
- Deep expertise in media relations, digital communications, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex issues for diverse audiences.
- Proven leadership abilities, with experience in managing teams and working within collaborative, matrixed environments.
- A visionary, articulate, and strategic thinker with a passion for crafting stories that inspire and drive change.
- Resilient, adaptive, and proactive in managing issues and opportunities.
- A collaborative leader who thrives on building inclusive relationships and fostering trust among internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits
- Salary from £105,000.
- Generous Pension Scheme – We invest in your future with employer contributions of up to 12%.
- 30 Days Holiday pro rata + Bank Holidays – Enjoy a generous holiday allowance with the flexibility to take bank holidays when it suits you.
- Enhanced Parental Leave – Supporting you during life’s biggest moments.
- Cycle to Work Scheme – Save 25-39% on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice.
- Home & Tech Savings – Get up to 8% off on IKEA and Currys products, spreading the cost over 12 months through salary sacrifice
- £1,000 Employee Referral Bonus – Know someone amazing? Get rewarded for bringing them on board!
- Wellbeing Support – Access to Mental Health First Aiders, plus 24/7 online GP services and an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
- A Great Place to Work – We have a lovely Central London office in Holborn, and offer flexible and remote working arrangements.
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Hard skills
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Soft skills
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