Head of Strategic Communications

Interim Head of Strategic Communications | London (Hybrid)

Lead the voice of a globally renowned university.

An outstanding opportunity for a senior communications leader to step into a high-impact interim role, shaping reputation, engagement and strategic storytelling at scale within a complex, high-profile environment.

The Role

Reporting into senior leadership, you'll lead a talented team to deliver insight-led, high-impact communications aligned to institutional priorities. From flagship campaigns and brand activity to major milestone programmes, you'll drive content and storytelling that delivers measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver strategic, data-driven communications plans
• Oversee high-profile campaigns, brand and storytelling initiatives
• Use insight and analytics to optimise performance and impact
• Partner with senior stakeholders across a complex organisation
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in a senior strategic communications role
• Experience with higher Education institutions
• Track record delivering large-scale, high-impact campaigns
• Strong stakeholder management across matrixed environments
• Excellent communication skills with a sharp strategic lens
• Experience leading and developing teams

Desirable

• Digital, content or social expertise
• Experience with performance frameworks and dashboards
• Interest in innovation, including AI in communications

Why Apply?

• High-profile interim leadership role with immediate impact
• Opportunity to shape major campaigns and institutional narrative
• Collaborative, purpose-led environment
• Hybrid working (London-based)

Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.