Oliver Sanderson Group PLC
Director of Communications (6 - 12 months FTC/Interim) - Utilities
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FTC / Interim | 6–12 Months | Temp-to-Perm | Hybrid | London
Can you turn reactive communications into proactive influence?
Oliver Sanderson has been retained to appoint a Director of Communications for a major UK utilities organisation.
This is more than a media role. You’ll lead the communications team, raise standards, develop talent and build a proactive communications strategy - while remaining hands-on when reputation or crisis issues arise.
You’ll lead across external communications, media, digital and brand, acting as a senior adviser to the Executive Team and a visible deputy to the Director of Corporate Affairs.
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We’re looking for:
- Senior communications leadership experience
- Strong media, reputation and crisis credentials
- Proven ability to coach, develop and performance-manage teams
- Excellent editorial judgement and quality control
- A track record of proactive campaigns and forward planning
- Confidence operating with C-suite and senior stakeholders
- Utilities, infrastructure, transport, rail or other regulated-sector experience preferred
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📍 London | Hybrid
📅 FTC / Interim | 6–12 months
🔄 Temp-to-perm available
💰 Competitive salary on offer
If you can lead the team, raise the bar and shape the story before someone else does, apply today!
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