Interim Head of Communications

Location: Central London, hybrid (3 to 4 days per week on site)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Contract: Temporary, 4 months

Salary: £24.52 to £27.25 per hour (+ £2.96 to £3.29 holiday pay) (circa £45,000 to £50,000 salaried equivalent)

Start Date: ASAP

We are delighted to be supporting a leading human rights organisation in the search for an experienced Interim Head of Communications to join their team on a temporary basis. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and deliver communications activity for a highly respected organisation working at the intersection of human rights, social justice, research and advocacy.

This role combines hands-on communications delivery with strategic leadership. The successful candidate will take ownership of day-to-day communications activity while providing expert advice on the future development of the communications function, helping shape the structure and priorities of a permanent team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the organisation's communications function across digital channels, social media, website content and public engagement activity.
• Develop and deliver communications strategies to support major research projects, investigations, campaigns, films and other public-facing outputs.
• Build strong relationships with research and programme teams to identify and maximise communications opportunities.
• Oversee the promotion and public engagement strategy for exhibitions and key organisational projects.
• Create, edit and oversee compelling content for a range of audiences and platforms.
• Provide strategic communications counsel and act as a trusted adviser to the leadership team.
• Review existing communications processes, identifying opportunities to improve effectiveness, structure and impact.
• Monitor communications performance and recommend approaches to strengthen audience engagement and reach.
• Ensure communications activity maintains the highest professional standards and reflects the organisation's values and reputation.

Key Requirements:

• Significant senior communications experience gained within the NGO, human rights, advocacy, campaigning or social justice sectors.
• Demonstrable experience leading communications strategies and delivering high-profile public-facing campaigns.
• Strong understanding of the political, reputational and cultural sensitivities associated with human rights and advocacy work.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, with a willingness to take a hands-on approach when required.
• Experience building credibility and influencing a wide range of stakeholders, including researchers, campaigners and senior leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience reviewing communications structures, processes or functions and making recommendations for improvement.
• A strong commitment to human rights, social justice and social change.

CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so if you're interested in the role, please apply ASAP with your CV in a Word format.

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