820 Strategic Communications jobs in the United Kingdom
Strategic Communications Planner
Posted 5 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
For over a century, The King’s Fund has worked to improve people’s health and care. We tackle the thorniest questions facing our health and care system, and in turn society. We do this through our research, analysis and insight; leadership and organisational development with health and care leaders; convening and events; and partnering with others. With bold thinking for better health, we’re on a mission to inspire hope and confidence that we can create a world where everyone lives a healthy life.
About the role
The King’s Fund is seeking someone with a strategic mind, an eye for detail and the ability to influence internally to join us as our Strategic Communications Planner. This is a unique opportunity to step into a newly created role at the heart of one of the UK’s most influential think tanks and shape the future of health and care.
Working within the Communications and Engagement Directorate, you’ll lead the development of integrated strategic plans that ensure we drive influence and income while aligning with our mission and values. You’ll put audience insight, business intelligence, and strategic ambition at the centre of everything we do.
As a key advisor and planning lead, you’ll work closely with teams across the organisation to coordinate campaigns, guide decision-making, and manage a central view of all communications and engagement activity. From stakeholder engagement to impact reporting, you’ll be the go-to expert driving coherence, consistency, and strategic impact across our communications.
You'll also play a vital role in shaping how we use data, insights, and emerging technologies — including AI — to enhance communications performance and help us to continually improve how we engage our audiences.
We’re looking for someone with strong experience in communications planning, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about audience and impact, solutions-focused, and committed to improving health and care for all, we’d love to hear from you.
The Fund is committed to a hybrid working model that meets the organisation’s needs, while giving staff flexibility to choose between office and home working. Staff are expected to work a minimum of 40% from our central London office and are free to work more days from the office if they prefer.
Strategic Communications Manager
Posted 1 day ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
5th November 2025
Salary Scale: £42,000 - £52,000 per annumWhat is the purpose of this job?
The Strategic Communications Manager will join the team to focus on communications to support the delivery of RDG’s Board Priorities. The successful candidate will work directly into the Head of Strategic Communications, as well as working closely with the wider communications team and the Director of Communications to devise and deliver communications strategies across our workstreams. The role will also lead communications colleagues on several programmes of work, ensuring key projects are completed on time and to the highest standards, while fostering team development and collaboration.
What can I expect to do in this job?Whilst not an exhaustive list below provides some of the activities for the role;
1. Working within the Communications department to produce and deliver high quality influential communications activity
2. Working closely with the Head of Strategic Communications, to help shape and deliver on the RDG communications strategy.
3. Working across the Communications Team, bringing members of the comms team together to make sure work is delivered consistent and to a high standard.
4. Work closely with the Head of Strategic Communications to ensure there is a pipeline of proactive communications activity and campaigns to support delivery of the plan, while also flagging any potential opportunities for further activity
5. Plan and deliver impactful multi-channel comms campaigns that achieve KPIs set, in line with budget, timelines and resource set
6. Produce visual and video content to help bring campaign and activity to life, creating this both independently and with agency support
7. Work with RDG’s members, gaining their insight and input to help shape our comms activity and to brief them on current priorities, and ensure they are provided with all relevant comms materials in a timely fashion.
8. Build and maintain effective relationships with industry and RDG colleagues to find and shape content to support the overall communications plan and objectives.
9. Ensuring agency partners receive consistent briefing on priorities and feedback on work. Manage performance of agencies to deliver communications assets across all media channels.
10. Responsible for contributing to a high-performing communications team with a culture of diversity and inclusivity.
11. Support the Events Lead on the delivery of the events strategy, identifying opportunities and support on agendas and briefings.
Who will my key contacts be?
- Industry communications and marketing colleagues within RDG’s membership (train operating companies, Network Rail and owning groups). Manage and develop relationships with communications professionals at senior level.
- Suppliers and agencies – Work closely with suppliers and agencies to form strong working relationships that delivers results.
- RDG staff and directors – ensuring good cross-organisation collaboration and productive flow of information to enable swift rebuttals and favourable proactive coverage.
- External stakeholders – Aligning our industry plans and ensuring flow of information between RDG and key external partners such as DFTO, DFT, Great British Railways and Network Rail.
Requirements
What experience, skills and knowledge do I need?- Leadership - Able to play a leading role in managing and delivering communications activity, either directly or through members of the communications team.
- Project management - the post holder will have good project management skills to deliver multiple projects at the same time, on budget and of the highest possible quality. Being a driving force for delivery comms outputs, keeping colleagues informed and upwardly managing senior colleagues on progress being made.
- Stakeholder engagement - The post holder will need to work with multiple stakeholders from across the industry and demonstrate the ability to listen to different views and focus and devise effective communications off the back of this.
- Strategic thinking - The role involves corporate-wide horizon scanning to help to achieve results and to solve and anticipate problems and building coalitions to help find solutions.
- 5+ years comms/marketing experience – the role requires the post holder to have broad communication discipline expertise, with a solid understanding on how to deliver across them from events, stakeholder, media, social and marketing.
- Campaign management - Evidence of success in leading the devising and implementation of campaign plans and/or campaigns to influence behaviours, and being able to measure success.
- Content creation – using Canva and basic video skills to produce in-house videos, and work with agencies that create engaging content adhering to RDG brand guidelines and template.
- Experience of dealing directly with senior colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders to provide communications.
Benefits
Why Work for RDG?
We offer a highly competitive package, including:
- 75% off rail travel for personal and family use, plus international rail discounts.
- 30 Days annual leave (plus buy/sell options and additional leave for key life events)
- Season ticket loan for commuting costs.
- Enhanced family leave – 30 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave.
- Pension scheme – up to 11.58% employer contribution.
- Private medical insurance (AXA PPP) including mental health and specialist care.
- Discounted gym membership and access to wellbeing programmes.
Career Development & Progression
You’ll be part of a team driving innovation at a national scale, with the opportunity to influence long-term ticketing strategy. This role provides real ownership, the chance to work with leading-edge technologies and partners, and visibility at senior levels across the rail industry. You’ll also gain wide exposure to transport and government stakeholders, opening up exciting development and progression opportunities within RDG.
Apply Now & Shape the Future of UK Rail
If you are interested in joining RDG as a Lead Solution Architect and shaping the future of digital ticketing, we’d love to hear from you!
Click Apply now to start your application and be part of a team that is leading digital innovation in the rail industry.
Please note that we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK.
Senior PR Manager, Strategic Communications
Posted 19 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement integrated PR campaigns aligned with business objectives.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with journalists, influencers, and media outlets across national and international platforms.
- Proactively identify and manage potential reputational risks, developing robust crisis communication plans.
- Create high-quality written content, including press kits, speeches, blog posts, and social media copy.
- Monitor media coverage and industry trends, providing insightful analysis and recommendations.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing and legal, to ensure consistent messaging.
- Manage and mentor junior PR team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Organise press conferences, media events, and interviews.
Qualifications:
- Proven track record of success in public relations, ideally within a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a flair for storytelling.
- Strong understanding of media relations and the evolving media landscape.
- Demonstrated experience in crisis communications and reputation management.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
- Experience with PR software and media monitoring tools is advantageous.
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, balancing in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.
Senior PR Manager - Strategic Communications
Posted 20 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute comprehensive public relations strategies and campaigns tailored to client objectives.
- Manage media relations, build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, influencers, and key stakeholders across various industries.
- Write and edit compelling press releases, media kits, speeches, and other PR materials.
- Oversee crisis communications, developing proactive plans and responding effectively to sensitive issues.
- Monitor media coverage and analyze campaign performance, providing insights and recommendations for optimization.
- Advise clients on messaging, positioning, and communication strategies.
- Manage social media presence and digital PR initiatives to enhance brand visibility.
- Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, content, creative) to ensure integrated campaign execution.
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging communication channels.
- Mentor junior PR team members, providing guidance and professional development.
- Manage PR budgets and resource allocation effectively.
- Organize and coordinate press conferences, media events, and other promotional activities.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in public relations, agency or in-house.
- Proven track record of developing and executing successful PR campaigns, with demonstrable results.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for storytelling and persuasive writing.
- Strong media relations experience and a robust network of contacts within relevant media sectors.
- Proficiency in media monitoring tools and PR analytics platforms.
- Experience in crisis communications and reputation management.
- Excellent project management, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and thrive in a fully remote setting.
- Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
- A proactive and strategic mindset with a keen eye for detail.
Strategic Communications Lead (Fair Digital Finance)
Posted 6 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Harris Hill is delighted to partner exclusively with Consumers International, the only global membership body for consumer organisations, to recruit their new Strategic Communications Lead (Fair Digital Finance).
Consumers International unites over 200 member organisations in more than 100 countries. Together, they work to protect and empower consumers everywhere, championing their rights and ensuring their voices shape products, policy and practice.
I’m looking to hear from strategic communicators with a passion for digital innovation and global impact. As Strategic Communications Lead you will drive powerful narratives, campaigns, and events that champion consumer rights in the digital finance world. You will ensure that all outputs from the digital finance programme are effectively communicated to Consumers International Members, relevant regulators and consumer protection authorities, funders and global partners.
In this high-impact role, you’ll manage the communications and production of global thought leadership and events, including their flagship report, The Consumer Experience of Digital Finance, and a series of Policy Impact Forums to support consumer-regulator dialogue. You will ensure that all outputs from their digital finance programme reach the critical audiences – regulators, consumer protection authorities, funders and global experts – that can act on them.
What you’ll do:
-
Develop and deliver compelling multi-channel communications strategies (via case-studies, blogs, social media, reports, newsletters) that spotlight the impact of their work.
-
Bring global programmes to life through storytelling, strategic content, and media.
-
Lead the production and promotion of major events—including their flagship Policy Impact Forums—connecting consumers, regulators, and decision-makers.
-
Translate programme insights into impactful messaging for their global network—Members, regulators, funders, and partners.
If you're ready to lead change, tell meaningful stories, and make a global impact—we want to hear from you.
Your experience:
-
Proven experience in communications, campaigns, or public affairs, ideally within digital finance, development or consumer rights.
-
Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills across long-form and digital formats.
-
Experience producing virtual and in-person events.
-
Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, engaging messages for diverse audiences.
-
Experience working across international contexts with multicultural teams.
-
There is a unique opportunity to shape the role, and run with your ideas, therefore it is well suited to a pro-active self-starter, someone who is highly detail oriented, has a creative mindset and with strong project management skills and an eye for innovation.
Salary: £45,000
Full-time hours, 3 year FTC.
This is a remote based role . Drawn to candidates living in European and East African time zones, to be able to effectively work with their team. There is no office, however, if you are London based, there is an option to meet at a co-working space weekly.
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by 09:00 (UK time) on Friday 7th November 2025.
Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.
Director / Associate Partner – Thought Leadership & Strategic Communications
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Job Title: Director / Associate Partner – Thought Leadership & Strategic Communications
Location: London, UK (Hybrid)
Team: Thought Leadership, Research Campaigns & Marketing Communications
Sector Focus: Financial Services, Technology, Infrastructure, Health
About The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Associate Partner to join our growing Thought Leadership and Strategic Communications team. This is a senior-level role for a communications professional with a proven track record in delivering high-impact, insight-driven campaigns across complex sectors. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading client engagements, driving business growth and upskilling junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of thought leadership and research-based campaigns for clients in financial services, technology, infrastructure, and health.
- Act as a senior strategic advisor to clients, offering insight-led counsel on positioning, messaging, and content strategy.
- Oversee the creation of compelling, data-driven content including white papers, reports, articles, and multimedia assets.
- Collaborate with internal teams or external partners (e.g. research, media, design) to deliver integrated campaigns.
- Contribute to business development through proposal writing, pitching, and expanding existing client relationships.
- Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of creativity, rigour, and excellence.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 10 years' experience in communications, marketing, or journalism, with at least 3 years in a senior client-facing or leadership role.
- Demonstrable experience in delivering thought leadership or research-led campaigns end-to-end.
- Strong sector knowledge in at least two of the following: financial services, technology, infrastructure, health.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and multi-stakeholder environments.
- Experience in agency or consultancy settings preferred.
Compulsory Skills
- Exceptional writing and editorial skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging content.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong client relationship management and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent project management and organisational abilities.
- Commercial acumen and experience contributing to business development.
Preferred (but Not Compulsory) Skills
- Experience with data analysis and working with market research partners.
- Creative design.
- Familiarity with digital marketing, SEO, and analytics tools.
- Media relations experience or public affairs experience.
- Experience working in international or multi-market campaigns.
What We Offer
- A collaborative, intellectually stimulating environment.
- Opportunities to work with leading brands and institutions.
- Career progression and leadership development support.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Director, Climate (Strategic Communications and International Climate Action)
Posted 15 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Main purpose of the role:
The political economy of climate change is fundamentally changing as the world moves from the so-called ‘era of ambition’ to the ‘era of implementation’. Already, this shift is influencing a new phase of geopolitics defined by competition, expansionism, geoeconomic volatility and worsening inequity. This poses profound challenges to global climate action, which are exacerbated by a rapidly changing information environment shaped by the rise of generative AI and mis and disinformation.
The Director, Climate (Strategic Communications & International Climate Action) provides strategic leadership across CIFF’s approach to climate communications, culture (including film and tv), public engagement and international climate governance (including but not limited to the UNFCC).
Based in CIFF’s London office, the role holder reports to the Global Director, Climate. as part of a cluster covering Europe, multilateral climate action, global energy and industry work, as well some specific country portfolios (e.g. UK, Mexico). Alongside the global components of this role, the role holder works closely with the other Directors in Climate to design and execute strategies for delivering on Europe’s climate ambitions, including to achieve at least 55% emissions reductions by 2030 and 90% by 2040. 90% by 2040. 90% by 2040.
The role holder brings deep thematic expertise in the political economy of climate change, and significant experience in implementing strategies that seek to understand and respond to public sentiment and secure effective and popular climate policies.
As a senior leader in the cluster and wider climate team, the role holder makes a major contribution to the overall success and impact of CIFF’s climate portfolio, including delivery of the annual business plan. They oversee a global grants portfolio exceeding $100m in multi-year value, and are responsible for both strategy development, active programme management (including course correction when necessary) and representing the Foundation externally. They play a vital role in building capacity and knowledge across both the CIFF Climate team and the wider global climate ecosystem, including through grantees and matrix management of particular projects and strategies.
As a member of the Director cadre, the role holder contributes deep subject matter expertise, humility, resilience, entrepreneurship, and the ability to design and build support for diverse and innovative grant-making strategies.
They play a key role in promoting and maintaining a healthy organisational culture, including creating a dynamic learning environment that celebrates curiosity and risk taking and seizes opportunities for improvement. The role holder ensures that the skills and knowledge are in place internally and within the extended grantee network to deliver excellence in execution of the Climate strategy.
Role’s responsibilities
As a member of the Climate Director Cadre:
- As a recognised subject-matter expert in global climate governance and aspects of strategic communications (e.g. public engagement, elite media and journalism, narrative development and testing, film and TV), provide up-to-date, professional advice to the Global Director, Climate and the CIFF Executive Team (ET) on related issues, to support the development of Foundation strategies, policies and initiatives.
- Together with the other Directors in Climate provide inspiring, coherent and united strategy across the cluster led by the Global Director, Climate; primarily creating a clear and unified experience across joint ecosystem grantees.
- Ensure that a focus on individual and team wellbeing is a key consideration in the effective delivery of the Climate portfolio, holding Directors and Line Managers to account and keeping CIFF’s Code of Respect top of mind
- Adopt a coaching approach within the Climate team, with other CIFF colleagues and across the ecosystem which builds capability and confidence, instills a culture of openness and trust, embraces diverse thinking, and encourages continuous improvement and learning. Ensure that the skills and knowledge are in place to deliver the Climate strategy,
- Take the lead on corporate, cross-cutting initiatives and projects, as required by the Executive Team – this may include work not directly in the core subject-matter. In particular, supporting the broader foundation in matters of risk management and crisis communications, in close collaboration with CIFF’s External Affairs team.
- Provide compelling, consistent and united leadership which creates clarity for all staff in the team and builds a sense of shared accountability for its success and that of the organisation.
- Deputise for the Global Director, Climate, as required.
Strategy & planning
- Be jointly responsible for the design, delivery and reporting related to CIFF’s Global Europe Mission team, alongside the other Directors in Climate and with oversight from the Global Director, Climate.
- Act as an in-house strategic advisor to the CIFF Climate team on communications and public engagement strategies, supporting the roll-out of an insights and evidence-based approach to strategic communications across CIFF Climate Missions and enabling portfolios.
- Lead the development and implementation of the team’s International Climate Diplomacy and Multilateralism portfolio, which acts as an enabler for CIFF’s wider portfolio, to ensure the effective prioritization of resources and activities.
- Stay connected to relevant societal and political trends and new developments that could impact the strategy and reflect these appropriately in internal meetings and strategy design/execution.
- Bring catalytic and innovative new thinking to our existing and new portfolios to scale the work and maximize the impact, with a focus on strategic communications and advocacy.
- Work across teams at CIFF to ensure coherence and coordination between the agendas within Climate and the wider Foundation.
Programme development, delivery & performance
- Oversee both the development of successful investment proposals and the implementation of high impact programmes by a team of Managers and Analysts, ensuring the quality, timeliness and strategic alignment of their work to Foundation priorities and objectives.
- Allocate and monitor achievement of individual targets for pipeline, new investments and grant draw-down for all relevant team members, to ensure the team meets its objectives for programme development and delivery.
- Lead the integration of public sentiment data and insights into CIFF’s Mission OKR frameworks and data systems (dashboards) to support evidence-based decision making, and reporting to the Climate Investment Committee (PICC) and Board of Trustees.
- Provide programme advice, specialist guidance and mentoring support to colleagues (within and beyond the team) to deepen the skills, capability and professionalism of the organisation.
- Lead the collection and analysis of team performance data and management information, in accordance with CIFF corporate frameworks and requirements, to enable timely and effective decision-making and planning.
- Conduct regular reviews of investment proposals under development and programmes in delivery, to monitor compliance with agreed due diligence and risk management protocols, ensuring the interests and reputation of the Foundation are appropriately and proportionately protected. Intervene to take corrective action where necessary.
- Personally oversee an end-to-end caseload of live programmes with a value exceeding $100m, in accordance with the thematic priorities and plan.
Sector knowledge and ecosystem building
- Act as an ambassador for CIFF externally, including working with the CIFF Organisation & Ecosystem Development Team (CEDO) to design and execute an ecosystem building strategy that builds capacity, coherence and coordination across the global strategic communications ecosystem.
- Work collaboratively with other members of the Climate Executive Team and the CEDO Office to conduct ecosystem evaluations of national, regional, sectoral and global partner ecosystems, and then invest accordingly in actively strengthening those ecosystems, including through convening, training and upskilling, coaching and mentoring senior leaders, and strengthening partner relationships.
- Provide leadership to the wider philanthropic and bilateral donor community on relevant subject areas.
- Provide input to the development of the Business Plan to the Climate Global Leadership Team, as appropriate.
Stakeholder and partner management
- In accordance with agreed account management principles and plans, identify, cultivate and manage relationships with nominated key partners/stakeholders, to support the achievement of Foundation and Sector Team objectives in a coordinated manner.
- Develop and maintain excellent external relationships within the sector and on a cross-cutting climate basis, acting at all times as a corporate ambassador for CIFF, to help build the organisation’s reputation and profile as a professional, visionary and collaborative philanthropy.
- Represent CIFF in senior capacity more broadly, in addition to providing sectoral leadership (e.g. in Trustee engagement, in co-funding, in public engagements, in Board representation).
- Support ecosystems of grantees and other partners to collaborate effectively and efficiently, including through convening and other mechanisms.
Leadership of the team
- Offer inspiring and motivational leadership that role models CIFF’s values and leadership behaviours, and empowers and enables staff to deliver excellence.
- Adopt a coaching approach with colleagues which instills a culture of openness and trust, embraces diverse thinking, and encourages continuous improvement and learning.
- Provide ongoing support to all direct reports (in manager and/or analyst roles), ensuring high performance is enabled through objective setting, clear accountabilities and regular review.
Requirements
Skills & Experience
- Demonstrable experience in public affairs, public communications strategies, and the political economy of climate change, preferably across multiple countries or regions, or the multilateral institutions, including experience of designing systemic strategies for shaping and responding to public discourse in a particular policy area.
- Strong understanding of the roles and functions of EU institutions, including demonstrable experience of shaping or influencing European climate or energy policy at either EU or Member State level
- A good understanding of the breadth of insights methodologies (quant, qual, cultural / semiotics, econometrics, analytics, modelling), application of insights and message testing to shape public engagement, behaviour change programmes and/or influencing strategies with a track record of success
- Experience commissioning, coordinating and/or directing a range of actors towards an overarching influencing/political goal, preferably with experience in multiple cultures.
- Experience of embedding new approaches into existing team cultures, ideally with experience of delivering informal change programmes
- Entrepreneurial approach and ability to project manage in a fast paced and unpredictable environment
- Deep commitment to supporting and enabling the climate transition
- Experience working across different national contexts and cultures, including fluency in another language(s) (desirable) and a sensitivity/appreciation for different styles of communication.
- Highly strategic thinker, able to consider the broad and complex geopolitical dimensions of the information environment and define a clear path to action that delivers impact and system-wide change.
- Experienced leader who is equally comfortable working on micro and macro issues challenges.
- Proven ability to both think strategically and deliver ‘on the ground’.
- A strong understanding of good governance principles across a range of different organisation types (e.g. charities, limited companies) and an ability to be able to apply these principles to support organisational development and strengthening.
- Excellent leadership skills and proven ability to motivate, develop and hold to account a small- to medium-sized teams of professionals
- Strong analytical and data management capabilities.
- Proven track record in developing effective relationships with public and private sector stakeholders and senior colleagues, building partnerships, and leveraging resources.
- Strong programme management skills with a background of leading, inspiring, developing and empowering others.
- Strong understanding of cost and financial management principles and practices.
- Innovative and creative thinker with a pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset, able to think critically and analytically to draw sound conclusions on the basis of complex quantitative and qualitative data.
- Passionate for change and an outstanding communicator.
- Ability to represent the Foundation in high-level meetings, fostering mutually beneficial deals and partnerships that drive social impact.
- Ability to present the Foundation’s programmes in a compelling way to engage the audience: credible and professional.
- Capacity to work in a range of cultural and socio-economic contexts, adapting style and approach appropriately and in a culturally sensitive manner to maximise effectiveness.
- Track record of coaching, mentoring and developing others.
- An authentic leader and team player with high levels of emotional intelligence.
Key working relationships
- Climate Programme Directors
- CIFF Board and PIC members
- CIFF CEO, CEDO, Executive Directors and CEO Office
- Other CIFF teams – particularly External Affairs, OED, Legal, HR, Finance
- Relevant staff within other philanthropic foundations
- Past, present and prospective grantees – particularly at Director level and above
Management dimensions
- Leading role in the effective performance and delivery of the overall Climate portfolio, in collaboration with Climate Programme Directors.
- Direct oversight of a team, including Managers and Analysts.
- Contributes to the effective performance of the sector’s whole portfolio.
Benefits
CIFF operates a hybrid work policy across all locations, which means employees work in the office and some of the time from home. We are happy to provide more information on this as part of the recruitment process.
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package here at CIFF that includes, but is not limited to the following.
- Annual leave - 25 days per annum. Increasing by 1 day after each year of service to a maximum of 30 days.
- Bonus - CIFF currently operates a discretionary bonus scheme.
- Training allowance
- Wellbeing allowance
- Life insurance
- Medical insurance
Please submit your application on or before Wednesday 8th October. CIFF reserves the right to close the job advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
Be The First To Know
About the latest Strategic communications Jobs in United Kingdom !
Strategic Communications Consultant (Sr Account Manager) - Arc Bio Communications (IQVIA) - UK

Posted 6 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
_P_ _lease note that we're not sponsoring visas for this position._
**About us**
Arc Bio Communications is passionate about delivering global communications strategies for biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies that add value and bring innovations to life. Our unique approach blends the strategic rigour of management consultancy, the scientific expertise of medical education, and the creativity and reach of communications.
In 2024, we joined forces with IQVIA, to expand our global capabilities and influence even further.
Are you passionate about bringing game-changing healthcare innovation to life through strategic thinking?
Find out more about us here: you**
A highly experienced healthcare communications consultant with a minimum of 8 years' experience in public relations, medical communications and/or scientific communications. You have relevant experience in:
+ Developing effective scientific or communications strategies and solutions aligned to the client's business objectives.
+ Challenging and interrogating client briefs through structured questioning and an understanding of the client and external landscape .
+ Producing strategically aligned high-quality communications / scientific content (e.g. narratives, scientific platforms, messaging, senior leader presentations, articles, social content).
+ Effectively leading, motivating and inspiring account teams to deliver communications programmes and projects of high strategic value.
+ Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
+ Effectively engaging with senior level pharmaceutical executives.
+ Growing business both organically through existing client relationships or supporting with new business opportunities and proposals.
+ Accurate financial planning, management, forecasting and team resourcing.
+ Permanent right to Work in the UK is required.
**About the role**
**Client service:**
+ Leads, builds and maintains excellent relationships with clients and provides them ongoing consultation and counsel on a peer-to-peer basis.
+ Develops strong and effective scientific and/ or corporate communications strategies and solutions in service of client objectives. Always regards the client's challenges as unique, never generic, and a shared journey between them and Arc Bio. Unafraid of ambiguity and able to ask probing questions to get to the heart of a client brief.
+ Produces client-ready work of the highest standard, always delivered with exceptional quality standards, in an efficient and timely manner.
+ Develops high quality business proposals for both new and existing clients.
+ Works consistently to grow existing accounts organically through high quality work and ongoing discussions with clients.
+ Networks outside of Arc Bio to support new business development identifying business leads and representing Arc Bio at industry events.
**Project Management:**
+ Sets up relevant systems and process to facilitate accurate programme/project planning and management. Able to effectively and quickly course correct if challenges arise.
+ Produces accurate cost estimates and controls budgets efficiently and carefully whilst keeping clients and team fully informed of eventual or possible overspend, providing relevant solutions where necessary.
**Leadership:**
+ Effectively leads client account teams setting the strategy (in partnership with Arc Bio Partners and clients), proactively reviews and evaluates progress, course correcting where necessary.
+ Effectively delegates and prioritises within client account teams, providing direction to ensure delivery whilst providing ownership.
+ Demonstrates ability to develop others and provide direction and feedback tailored to the skill level of team members.
+ Drives communication between teams and the client and takes ownership of strategic client discussions vs day-to-day delivery.
**Communication and impact:**
+ Always presents with confidence and conviction.
+ Demonstrates the ability to influence, negotiate and overcome objections from senior stakeholders.
+ Effectively adapts communication style to suit different audiences and to gain buy in.
+ Thinks clearly and quickly, always has a professional point of view and provides ad hoc client counsel.
+ Demonstrates ability to develop others and provide direction and feedback tailored to skill level of team members.
**About technical ability and skills**
**Industry:**
+ Keeps up to date with factors influencing the pharma and biotech sectors.
+ Understands the mechanics underpinning industry sector activities and has a competent knowledge of the basics of business e.g. factors influencing company valuations, fundamental financial definitions and mechanisms.
+ Engages in industry "scanning" and maintains a strong current knowledge of industry opportunities and developments and our clients' operating environment.
**Scientific:**
+ Has a strong working knowledge of the science covering our clients' areas of focus.
+ Has an ongoing commitment to deepening and expanding knowledge in modalities, modes of action, epidemiology, clinical trial design and anything else that may be relevant to strategic planning and advice, both from the point of view of the client and their competitor environment.
+ In chosen areas of specialism (scientific or strategic), is capable of constructively challenging client thinking on a peer-to-peer level, producing novel points of view to help clients view potential solutions from new angles where appropriate and useful.
**Strategy:**
+ Can confidently discuss strategy in reference to client goals and objectives.
+ Understands theoretical approaches and models used in strategy and communications consulting and applies these to client challenges.
+ Is a keen student of the evolving strategic communications environment (including new tools and models, and their strengths and limitations). Takes an active role in strategic development and strategic workshop facilitation.
**Marketing and communications:**
+ Understands the fundamental principles of healthcare marketing and communications, with a strong capabilities in public relations, medical education and/or scientific communications.
+ Understands means of evaluation and KPIs across communications channels.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Head of Communications Strategy
Posted 2 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a proactive, integrated communications strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with national and regional media, influencers, and industry analysts.
- Craft compelling press releases, media kits, speeches, and other communication materials.
- Manage the company's social media presence and digital communications channels, ensuring brand consistency and engagement.
- Develop and execute crisis communication plans, acting as a key spokesperson when required.
- Oversee internal communications to ensure employees are informed and engaged with company news and initiatives.
- Monitor media coverage and industry trends, providing regular reports and insights to senior management.
- Manage external PR agencies and consultants as needed.
- Measure and report on the effectiveness of communication campaigns.
- Contribute to brand storytelling and thought leadership initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in public relations, media relations, corporate communications, or agency-side PR, with a proven track record of success.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and executing successful communication strategies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for crafting persuasive narratives.
- Strong media contacts and a deep understanding of the media landscape.
- Experience in crisis communications management.
- Proficiency in social media platforms and digital communication tools.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience in the (Specific Industry of Client - e.g., Technology, Finance, Healthcare) sector is highly desirable.
This hybrid role requires presence at our **Plymouth, Devon, UK** office for collaborative work, with flexibility for remote workdays. If you are a seasoned communications professional ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.
Head of Communications Strategy
Posted 10 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
- Developing and implementing integrated communication strategies across all channels, including media relations, social media, internal communications, and corporate social responsibility.
- Crafting compelling narratives and press materials to effectively communicate company vision, achievements, and key messages.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and influencers.
- Managing the company's reputation and proactively addressing potential reputational risks through robust crisis communication plans.
- Overseeing social media strategy to enhance brand visibility and audience engagement.
- Collaborating with marketing, product, and executive teams to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with business objectives.
- Measuring and reporting on the effectiveness of communication campaigns using relevant KPIs.
- Leading and mentoring a team of communication professionals.
- Staying abreast of industry trends and emerging communication technologies.
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, or media management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing high-impact communication strategies.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage crises effectively and protect brand reputation.
- Strong understanding of digital media, social platforms, and content creation.
- Experience in building and managing media relationships.
- Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.
- Experience within the digital media or technology sectors is highly desirable.