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Head of Communications

Employer
VMA GROUP
Location
Dover – hybrid working (3x days in office)
Salary
Circa £100,000
Closing date
4 Sep 2022

Job Details

Fantastic opportunity for a Head of Communications to join a well known business in the transportation and logistics sector.  This is a new role and will be a key member of the Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in the future of the business. This is a meaty role and would suit an experienced communications professional to take on the task for a well known organisation that has recently faced some reputational challenges.

 

Role responsibilities/key skills:

 

  • You will be responsible for creating and develivering a multi-channel communications strategy – with a focus on digital and social media. Protect and enhance the corporate reputation of the business. Manage B2B and B2C communications for the business. Strong crisis/issues management experience- both hands on experience and crisis readiness planning. Focus on measurable plans that build reputation, trust ad brand. Manage and build relationships with key external stakeholder groups including government, media and influencers. Manage through the line activation at industry events, trade shows, conferences and exhibitions. Strong stakeholder management skills – manage relationships with key internal stakeholders, be a trusted communications advisor and make recommendations were necessary. Work with HR on culture transformation/internal comms. Line management experience – you will be responsible for 2x direct reports (External Comms Manager and Internal Comms Manager). You will have integrated communications experience across PR, Media Relations/Crisis & Issues, Government Relations, Digital, Social Media and Internal Communications. A background in transportation/logistics could be helpful, but not mandatory. The role has both a B2B and B2C element.

If you have the experience and are interested in discussing further, please get in touch with your current CV.

 

Company

VMA GROUP is the international executive search and recruitment specialist for communications, marketing, digital and change, operating across permanent, contract and interim markets.

With offices across the UK and Europe, VMA GROUP has a reputation for providing expert consultancy services and advice, supported by in-depth knowledge of the professions it recruits for.

For over 45 years, VMA GROUP’s team of recruitment professionals, which includes ex-industry specialists, has maintained long-term, successful relationships with an international network of clients. From innovative, independent start-ups, to large multinational corporations and not-for-profit organisations, VMA GROUP has helped build formidable teams across the world.

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 7436 4243
Location
10 Bloomsbury Way London, England
London
England
WC1A 2SL
United Kingdom

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