Overview of Responsibilities
This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.
The salary for this role is £79,638, and onsite working is expected for 3-4 days a week.
The Role
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference on a global scale? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy as Head of Communications and Community Engagement. This senior leadership role is at the heart of the UKIFS organisation, bringing with it substantial influence and presence across all levels of the organisation to develop and deploy strategies that build and strengthen UKIFS and the STEP programme’s reputation.
We operate in an energising, complex, and mission-driven environment, where you will be leading the development and continuance of excellent stakeholder relationships across Government, our integrated delivery team alliance, and our local communities.
Additional Responsibilities:
* Lead the creation and delivery of internal and external communications strategies for UKIFS and STEP, adapting to evolving program needs.
* Design, plan, and execute external engagements, coordinating closely with UKAEA group communications to ensure alignment.
* Identify new communication and engagement channels, leveraging digital media to boost brand visibility and public perception.
* Manage strategic oversight of social media presence and act as spokesperson, enhancing media coverage and community relations.
* Oversee branding consistency across all touchpoints, manage a ~£1m budget, and mentor a communications team to achieve high performance.
* Champion organizational culture and values, fostering a positive, inclusive team environment.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements:
* Extensive experience in communications, stakeholder engagement, and community relations.
* A bachelor’s degree in communications or an equivalent qualification in a related field.
* Extensive experience of leading, mentoring, and coaching teams to achieve high quality delivery.
* Demonstrable experience of working in complex, matrixed, programmatic environments.
* Demonstrable understanding of government structures and the role national, regional, and local government play in a project like STEP.
* Experience of fiscal management and reporting.
* Proven relationship builder with stakeholders at all levels.
* Demonstrable experience as trusted advisor at CEO, Director, and executive team level.
* Proficiency in producing board-level papers and proposals.
* Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
* Ability to act as an ambassador for the programme.
* Strategic, creative, and innovative thinker.
Beneficial Requirements:
* CIPR qualified.
* Previous experience of working on significant infrastructure projects.
Additional Information
We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization.
Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.
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