Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for social impact? Do you have experience in strategic communication planning, hands-on execution, and engaging with diverse stakeholders? Have you led and inspired a multidisciplinary communications team? If so, this role is for you. You will lead the development and implementation of Southdown’s Communications Plan – including internal and external communications - to support the organisation’s business priorities. Additionally, you’ll be a member of the Southdown Planning Forum leadership team supporting connectivity, collaboration, engagement and understanding across the organisation. You’ll be joining at an exciting time as Southdown is developing it’s Business Strategy for (Apply online only). Southdown offers a competitive salary, generous car allowance, pension, employee assistance (EAP) and healthcare package plus a range of other benefits, including qualification to apply for a Blue Light Card and the Cycle to Work Scheme. Our Values Southdown is a psychologically informed organisation where the well-being and happiness of our employees’ matter. We’re committed to creating a positive and compassionate work environment where employees feel valued, respected, and inspired to do their best. In addition, we’re a family-friendly employer that recognises the importance of a work-life balance. If you share our values and want to work for an organisation that helps change lives for the better, we want to hear from you. We are a Disability Confident Employer and are fully committed to supporting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and welcome applications from all candidates that meet our job specifications. If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, do get in contact with us, as we are always happy to discuss (or arrange a discussion with the recruiting manager) to explore if any reasonable adjustments can be made to support your application. Closing date: Wednesday, 19 February 2025 Interviews will be held: Tuesday, 25 February 2025 Responsibilities may be added to or taken away from this job description as the post develops