Head of Communications

Location: Hybrid / London, EC4A and homeworkingReporting to: Executive Director of EngagementContract: Full-time, permanentThe opportunityThe successful candidate will be an ambitious communications leader with exposure to or an interest in the social finance sector, and experience in setting and implementing communications strategies that convey complex concepts clearly to a range of audiences. Collaborative and inclusive, they will also bring outstanding management and influencing skills.Key internal responsibilitiesleading, motivating, and championing the communications team acting as a professional role model, while ensuring colleagues’ continuing professional development;contributing as a member of the Senior Management Team to the governance of the wider organisation and the development of a new 5-year strategy to be launched in 2025;taking overall responsibility for the growth and development of the Big Society Capital website, social media and other digital communication channels;overseeing integrated marketing communications campaigns (including public and media relations campaigns), with team leads where relevant, to raise awareness and support engagement with Big Society Capital’s activities;ensuring research is carried out to monitor Big Society Capital’s brand, reputation and the effectiveness of its communications as well as gain stakeholder insightmanaging internal communication and ensuring the interface between the organisation’s leadership and its employees is effective;ensuring everyone is kept up to date with key activities and events;working with the HR team to optimising employee engagement through internal communications.Key external responsibilitiesdeveloping and delivering the current communications strategy to ensure a flow of content to raise awareness and improve understanding of social impact investment, Big Society Capital and its work amongst its priority audiences;taking overall responsibility for all engagement with the Government both national and local as well as policy makers especially at a time of political change, as well as relevant international bodies to support our work;taking overall responsibility for all engagement with the media, including media releases, media contacts and relationships, briefings and press conferences;supporting spokespeople for Big Society Capital and act as the main point of contact for communication matters with partners and stakeholder organisations;supporting the growth of the publicly listed SBSI Impact Trust working with our partner Schroders to provide marketing insight and content;creating and leading an effective PR programme to raise the profile and understanding of Big Society Capital and social impact investment with key stakeholders;developing and maintaining effective business relationships with marketing and communications supplies and advisers to ensure best value for money.Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from racialised communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Person specificationsenior team leadership;extensive track record dealing with and influencing media for key audiences – particularly financial;leadership of strategic coordinated communications;track record of developing and delivering successful internal and external communications strategies.financial sector, impact investment and/or social sector experience, knowledge, and contacts;working in complex organisations with multiple stakeholder communities.Skills, abilities and attributesa confident, effective communicator who is approachable and flexible;an ability to translate complex concepts and make them simple;a collegial and collaborative team player who is able to establish excellent working relationships and influence both internally and externally;a creative thinker, grounded in the delivery of business outcomes;proven ability to see the wider strategic picture in a practical contextEmbodying Big Society Capital’s core valuesPurposeful – We are passionate and energetic in our work to bring about our long-term vision of a thriving social investment market that enables positive social impact;Pioneering Spirit – We give our team the autonomy and flexibility to be entrepreneurial and creative. We have the courage to push boundaries and a restless drive for change;Openness – We listen, learn, experiment and collaborate, and we are adaptive and flexible in responding to what we learn;Rigorous – We take a rigorous approach in all we do. We expect the highest standards and continually strive for excellence;Respectful – We are genuine in both our approach and aspiration. We value each member of the team and our partners for what they bring.Other termsLocation: We are a UK-based business with an office in the Chancery Lane area of London, accessible to a number of public transport links. Colleagues typically spend 40% - 60% of their working hours in the office, and the remainder from home. We hope that this working pattern encourages Big Society Capital employees to achieve a healthy balance between work and personal life, as we adapt to the needs of our diverse workforce.Right to work: for candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK, Big Society Capital may consider visa sponsorship for this role.Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Big Society Capital is committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the communities we serve. We therefore welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those under-represented in the social impact investment sector (e.g. people from LGBTQIA+; racialised; disabled; under-served communities)We are an equal opportunities employer with an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. We want every colleague to be able to deliver their work with dignity, equality, comfort and independence. Our office is fully accessible with step-free access and an open-plan set up. We are open to accommodation requests regarding assistive technologies, accessibility tools, flexible working or any other reasonable adjustments that will make working or visiting here more accessible for you. If you have a disability or other access needs and require any support to assist you through the recruitment process, please get in touch with Nica Gordon (People and Talent Officer) at #####
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