Head of Corporate Communiations
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Surrey, KT15 2PG |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4765730_1769608418 |
Summary
We are partnering with a leading organisation seeking an experienced Head of Communications to shape and elevate its corporate narrative across a broad range of internal and external audiences. This is a senior leadership role suited to an accomplished communications professional with a proven background operating within FTSE 100 or FTSE 250 environments.
The Role
As Head of Communications, you will lead the development and delivery of a cohesive communications strategy that strengthens reputation, enhances stakeholder trust and ensures consistent, high‑quality messaging across all channels. You will guide a dedicated communications team, foster strong relationships with senior leaders, and provide strategic counsel on corporate positioning, change initiatives and critical business activity.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver an integrated communications strategy aligned to business objectives.
- Lead internal and external communications activity, ensuring clarity, consistency and impact.
- Manage media relations and act as a senior spokesperson when required.
- Provide strategic advice to senior leaders on reputation, messaging and stakeholder engagement.
- Oversee content creation across digital, social and traditional channels.
- Support crisis and issues management, ensuring timely and effective responses.
- Lead and mentor a high‑performing communications team, building capability and embedding best practice.
About You
You will be an experienced communications leader with:
- A strong track record gained within a FTSE 100 or FTSE 250 organisation.
- Significant experience in corporate communications, media relations and strategic stakeholder engagement.
- Proven ability to influence at executive level and manage complex, sensitive messaging.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams.
- Excellent judgement, adaptability and the ability to operate confidently in a fast‑paced corporate environment.
What's on Offer
This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and elevating the voice of a high‑profile organisation. You will join a business that values expertise, encourages fresh thinking and is committed to continuous improvement across its communications function.
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