Assistant Director – Communications and Voice

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Full time
Location: London
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Job offered by: Victim Support
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Assistant Director - Communications and Voice Are you a purpose-driven, senior communicator with leadership experience and a proven track record in policy/external affairs and high-profile media relations? Can you expertly link strategic communications to business needs and integrate comms with marketing, digital, brand and design? We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Director to lead a newly-integrated Communications and Voice department. It’s a new role, establishing and leading a talented, multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment. We’re looking for someone who can build strong relationships, influence decision-makers, and turn strategy into compelling messaging and other content. So, if that’s you and you’re based within two hours of central London, we’d love to hear from you. Position:

5963 Assistant Director - Communications & Voice Location:

Home based within 2hrs travel of central London Hours:

Full time 37.5, Monday - Friday 9-5 Contract:

Permanent Salary:

£66,961.19 per annum Closing Date:

23rd February. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if enough suitable applications are received. Interviews:

Thursday 13 and Friday 14 March The Role This role can be homebased or hybrid, dependent on proximity to an office. You will need to be based within two hours travel time of central London in order to regularly engage with Parliamentary and other key stakeholders face to face. As Assistant Director - Communications and Voice, you will be: Establishing a newly-integrated team, bringing together colleagues from across the communications and marketing mix. Leading the team to ensure the charity is a recognised, trusted, and nationally prominent voice for victims, and influences required policy reform nationally and locally. About You You will need: Experience in a senior communications or external affairs role including team leadership, building relationships with Parliamentarians and civil servants, and securing high-profile media coverage. A proven ability to plan and deliver strategic communications that align with business strategy and result in compelling campaigns and content. Excellent judgment; a strong track record in reputation and brand management and the ability to integrate external and internal communications with marketing, digital and design. To be a highly motivated, inspiring leader of people, and a skilled communicator with first-rate writing, editing, and presentation skills. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details once you apply. In Return Benefits include: Flexible and hybrid working options. 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays. £2,800 London weighting (if applicable). An extra day off for your birthday. Pension with 5% employer contribution. Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity and paternity payments. High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment and leisure discounts. Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary deducted finance. Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career development and progression. About the Organisation This independent charity provides a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. Working towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System, everyone at the charity is driven by the Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. As part of the commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. The charity is also a Disability Confident Employer and provides a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of the selection process, the team will be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. You may have experience in areas such as Communications, External Affairs, Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Assistant Director of Communications, Assistant Director of External Affairs, Assistant Director of Marketing, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications, Communications Manager, External Affairs Manager, Marketing Manager, Marketing and Communications Manager. Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.

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