Director of Communications
£102,000 per annum
Fixed Term Early Moments Leave cover – up to 12 months
Full time (London/working from home)
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as the Director of Communications. This senior role is one of great breadth, with huge scope for inspirational values-led leadership and team building across Communications teams, the broader organisation and global UNICEF. The role has responsibility for Media Relations, Ambassador Relations, Creative Content and Organic Social Media, sits under the Chief Marketing Office, sits on the Extended Leadership Group. and has a close working relationship with the Chief Executive.
It plays a critical role in helping the Public Engagement function set and achieve its objectives as well as supporting teams across the organisation deliver influence, income and impact. The role also has responsibility for safeguarding the reputation of UNICEF UK, using foresight to identify and mitigate any major communications risks and managing any communications crises that may arise.
You will have strong leadership skills and proven expertise leading large, multi-discipline communications teams, including developing and implementing integrated communication strategies, cultivating significant high profile relationships and managing reputational risk and crises. You will be able to evidence working in large complex organisations, nurturing professional relationships with colleagues and external contacts at all levels along with engaging and guiding others to achieve ambitious goals.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 12 September 2024.
Interview date: 26 September 2024 (subject to change).
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
We are gradually moving back to our offices on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and we anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
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