Head of Communications – STM Society,

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a world leading not-for-profit STM society as their Head of Communications, to work in partnership with other departments across the organisation to deliver a programme of planned communication activity to not only promote products and services, but also help to consolidate and strengthen relationships within the STM community.

Reporting into the Director of Communications and Marketing, the post holder will be responsible for inspiring involvement and proactively promoting the Society’s products and services, achieving the ambitions of the Communications and Marketing Directorate. The main responsibilities include:

• Setting and delivering a customer-focused communications strategy
• Monitoring, managing and reporting on performance, identifying ways to improve and develop the service for the benefit of the organisation and community
• Providing direction and support to the communications team
• Setting, managing and monitoring communications forecasting, expenditure and budgeting
• Leading and managing the development, application and protection of the Brand
• Working closely with colleagues to develop and manage channel and partner strategies and programmes
• Working to ensure a prominent level of employee engagement and awareness of corporate strategy and priorities
• Leading and managing crisis communications procedures on behalf of the organisation
• Ensuring compliance with applicable legal and best practice standards.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic communications professional with an exceptional track record of developing and implementing a high-performing communications function in a comparable organisation. You must be a strong strategic planner and demonstrate analysis skills in communications, corporate communications, news and media, digital communications and business planning. Candidates with a Communications degree and extensive experience of effective crisis management communications and reputation management will be at a distinct advantage.

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary and strong benefits.

To apply for this position click on the Apply Now button below or send your CV to enquiries@telferpartners.com quoting the reference TP 289. For an initial, confidential discussion please call on +44(0)1223632510.

Early applications are preferred.

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