Annapurna
Head of Communications
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A London-based organisation operating within a professional services environment is seeking a Head of Communications to lead its external positioning, narrative and communications activity.
The organisation is hiring its first dedicated senior communications specialist to build and protect its reputation across its market. The role will focus on strategic communications, external messaging, PR, thought leadership and stakeholder engagement, rather than consumer marketing, sales conversion or digital acquisition campaigns.
Key duties
- Develop and lead the communications strategy.
- Own external messaging, narrative and positioning across key stakeholder groups.
- Translate complex commercial, partnership and organisational activity into clear, credible communications.
- Build and manage PR and media relationships, working with external support where required.
- Produce high-quality written and visual content across multiple channels.
- Strengthen the organisation’s reputation through thought leadership, commentary and participation in relevant industry conversations.
- Audit and improve existing communications assets, channels and external materials.
- Establish a consistent communications cadence across the organisation, including LinkedIn and wider external channels.
- Support senior leadership with strategic communications, messaging and stakeholder engagement.
- Manage budget allocation and ensure communications activity supports wider organisational growth.
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The successful candidate will bring significant experience in strategic communications, corporate affairs, PR or public affairs, ideally gained within a professional services, regulated or stakeholder-led environment. Exposure to the public sector, or to organisations that work closely with public bodies, would be particularly valuable. You will have a strong track record of building or shaping a communications function, combined with excellent writing skills and the ability to turn complex subject matter into clear, engaging and credible content.
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This role would suit someone who is highly strategic but equally comfortable being hands-on. As the first senior communications hire, you will need to be confident delivering work directly, setting priorities, improving processes and creating structure without relying on an established internal team. Strong judgement, credibility with senior stakeholders and the ability to protect and enhance reputation will be essential.
In return, the role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a newly created function with real visibility across the business.
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