SF Partners
Interim Director of External Communications
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I’m working on a senior interim communications leadership appointment with a high-profile UK regulatory organisation.
This is a significant and influential role, working closely with the CEO and Executive Team to shape the organisation’s external narrative, reputation and stakeholder engagement across issues that attract considerable national, political and media attention.
The successful individual will lead the external communications strategy across media, digital, campaigns and public affairs, while acting as a trusted adviser to senior leadership.
Key areas of responsibility will include:
- Leading external communications strategy and delivery
- Advising the CEO and Executive Team on reputation, media and stakeholder matters
- Acting as a senior spokesperson and managing high-profile media engagement
- Leading major public-facing, insight-led and behaviour-change campaigns
- Shaping stakeholder engagement and public affairs strategy
- Leading and developing a high-performing communications function
- Driving a modern, data-led approach to communications, insight and evaluation
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I’m particularly interested in speaking with established communications leaders who bring:
- Director-level strategic communications experience
- A strong track record of advising CEOs, Boards and Executive Teams
- Significant media handling and spokesperson experience
- Experience delivering major public-facing, reputation or trust-building campaigns
- Leadership experience spanning communications and public affairs
- Experience operating within government, regulation, complex public bodies or similarly high-profile and scrutinised environments
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Location: Birmingham – 1 day per week onsite
Rate: Up to £910 per day
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Start: Immediate requirement
This is an opportunity for an experienced communications leader to have genuine influence within an organisation operating in a highly visible and sensitive environment.
If you are interested, or know someone whose experience aligns with the brief, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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