Head of Communications and Advocacy Surrey (Hybrid Working Available) The Organisation Our client is dedicated solely to tackling child sexual abuse. Their vision is a world in which children's rights to live free from abuse and exploitation becomes a reality. They have established a confidential helpline for anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse and its prevention. Their experienced advisors speak to countless people, helping them take action to protect children and young people from sexual abuse and exploitation. They are now looking for a Head of Communications and Advocacy to join them on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per week. The Benefits - Salary of £45,000 to £48,000 per annum, dependent on experience - 33 days’ holiday per year inclusive of bank holidays, increasing to 38 after the qualifying period - Employee Assistance Programme - Up to five days learning and development each year - Charity discounts This is a fulfilling opportunity for an experienced communications professional with a great leadership style to join our client’s mission-driven charity. In this rewarding role, you’ll have the freedom to bring your creativity to life, crafting compelling narratives, building influential partnerships, and expanding the reach of their vital work. What’s more, with an ambitious new strategy on the horizon, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping their direction, driving public engagement, and strengthening advocacy efforts on a national scale. So, if you’re ready to use your expertise to drive change and help protect children, read on and apply today. The Role As the Head of Communications and Advocacy, you will oversee the development and implementation of our client’s integrated advocacy and communications strategy. Leading the communications team, you will transform insights from services and research into powerful campaigns across all channels to drive awareness and action in the prevention of child sexual abuse. Acting as a key ambassador, you will build strong relationships with key stakeholders to enhance our client’s influence and reach, as well as provide expert advice on high-profile and sensitive issues, strengthening their voice within the sector and increasing engagement with their work. Additionally, you will: - Represent the charity externally at local, national, and international levels - Manage a busy press office, ensuring high-impact media coverage About You To be considered as a Head of Communications and Advocacy, you will need: - Experience leading integrated communications campaigns - Experience managing a team across a communications function and developing talent - Experience overseeing media relations and securing high-impact press coverage - The proven ability to manage sensitive and high-profile issues with professionalism and tact - Strong writing skills with experience in creating creative and accurate content - Confidence in building partnerships and acting as a trusted advisor to senior colleagues - A positive leadership style that inspires and motivates team members The closing date for this role is 5pm on 17th March 2025. Other organisations may call this role Head of Communications, Communications and Advocacy Lead, PR and Media Lead, Senior Communications Manager, or Director of Communications. Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you want to make a real impact as our client’s Head of Communications and Advocacy, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.