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Director of Communications
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Director of Communications
Temporary Contract
đź“Ť London | Hybrid
đź’· salary ÂŁ126,108 per annum pro rata
đź“… Until 30 November 2026, with possible extension
We’re looking for an experienced and confident Director of Communications to lead a high-profile international communications function on a temporary basis.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who understands how to operate at the intersection of media, politics, public affairs and international relations — and who can provide calm, strategic advice when the pressure is on.
You’ll lead a communications team of around 20 people and act as the official spokesperson for a major international organisation and its Secretary-General. You’ll help shape how the organisation is represented publicly, protect its reputation and ensure its messages reach the right audiences with clarity and impact.
Overview
You’ll take the lead on the organisation’s overall media and communications strategy, while providing senior advice on day-to-day and emerging issues.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Acting as the official spokesperson for the organisation and Secretary-General.
- Developing and delivering the organisation’s media and communications strategy.
- Providing rapid, strategic media advice on sensitive, political and high-profile issues.
- Advising senior leadership on media, public relations, social media and public engagement.
- Leading and developing a communications team of approximately 20 staff.
- Managing communications resources, budgets and staff performance.
- Overseeing press releases, opinion pieces, statements, speeches and other high-profile communications.
- Developing strong relationships with senior journalists, editors, broadcasters and media organisations.
- Managing media engagement around major international meetings and events.
- Providing communications leadership during Heads of Government Meetings and other high-profile events.
- Leading crisis communications and ensuring appropriate briefing lines are developed for sensitive issues.
- Overseeing the organisation’s website, social media and wider digital engagement.
- Building relationships with member governments, international organisations, civil society and other senior stakeholders.
- Representing the organisation internationally, including travel when required.
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This is a senior role, and we’re looking for someone with substantial experience and credibility in the media and communications environment.
You’ll ideally have:
- Demonstrable experience in senior management, including at least 10 years in international media or communications.
- Experience working as a Press Adviser, Special Adviser or similar senior communications role supporting a government minister or senior political figure.
- A background in journalism with a national media organisation.
- Significant experience handling high-level communications crises.
- Strong experience working with political media and senior news organisations.
- Excellent writing skills, with the ability to quickly draft and place compelling Op-Eds, statements and media content.
- Exceptional public speaking and media briefing skills.
- Strong UK and international media experience.
- Experience leading digital engagement across web and social media.
- Experience managing or leading a substantial press office or communications function.
- A postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience in communications, public relations, media, international relations or a related field.
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What really matters
We’re looking for someone who can think strategically but act quickly.
Someone who is comfortable briefing senior political and international stakeholders, understands how the media operates, can handle difficult and sensitive situations, and knows how to protect and strengthen an organisation's reputation.
You’ll need to be an outstanding communicator, a confident leader and someone who can build trusted relationships across different cultures, organisations and levels of seniority.
Interviews to take place as soon as possible. If you have the skills and experience required for this role please submit your CV for immediate review.
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