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Deputy Director, Strategic Communication and Engagement
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Deputy Director, Strategic Communication and Engagement
£84,000-£96,000
Birkenhead, Coventry, Croydon, Durham, Nottingham, Peterborough, Preston, Gloucester, Hull, Leicester, Plymouth, Telford, Swansea, Weymouth
This job post will be advertised for a minimum period of two weeks on LinkedIn. After this time please apply directly to https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe135416/ until the closing date of 23:55 Friday 25 September 2026.
About HM Land Registry
HM Land Registry sits at the heart of the property market in England and Wales. For more than 160 years we have protected land ownership and provided the trusted data and services that enable people, businesses and government to make informed decisions. Today, with over 7,000 colleagues and a clear ambition to create a world-leading property market that supports a thriving economy and sustainable future, we are driving significant transformation, improving customer experiences and making greater use of digital services and insight.
About the Role
We are now looking for a Deputy Director of Strategic Communication and Engagement to lead our communications, engagement and external affairs activity at a pivotal time for the organisation. This is a highly influential leadership role, responsible for shaping how we engage with customers, stakeholders, partners and colleagues, ensuring that insight and evidence are at the heart of everything we do.
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You will lead the development of a joined-up approach to customer engagement, external affairs and communications, helping to build understanding of HM Land Registry's priorities, strengthen our reputation, build our customer partnerships, and support the delivery of our strategic ambitions. As Head of Profession for Government Communications, you will also champion professional excellence and communications capability across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of a joined-up approach to customer engagement, external affairs and communications.
- Build understanding of HM Land Registry's priorities, strengthen our reputation, build our customer partnerships.
- Support the delivery of our strategic ambitions.
- Champion professional excellence and communications capability across the organisation.
Requirements
- Accomplished leader with a strong track record of operating at a senior level in stakeholder engagement, communications, external affairs or a related discipline.
- Equally comfortable setting strategic direction and building relationships, influencing senior stakeholders and translating complex issues into clear, compelling messages.
- Experience of leading high-performing teams, delivering through collaboration and navigating change in a complex environment.
- Credibility, judgement and emotional intelligence to engage a wide range of audiences, build trust and help ensure that the voice of customers and stakeholders informs both decision-making and service delivery.
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This is a rare opportunity to shape the reputation, influence and engagement strategy of a nationally significant organisation that touches the lives of millions of people every year.
Contact Information
For further information or for an informal discussion about the role please contact our advising consultants at GatenbySanderson:
- Russell Brandon, Researcher | E: Russell.Brandon@gatenbysanderson.com
- Michelle Atkinson, Principal Consultant (Central Government) | E: Michelle.Atkinson@gatenbysanderson.com
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