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Director of Communications Strategy (Hiring Immediately), Guildford
Client: London Gatwick
Location: Guildford, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
26.04.2025
Expiry Date:
10.06.2025
Job Description:
Head of Communications
Circa £100,000 + £12,000 flex allowance + up to 40% bonus + benefits.
Role purpose:
Are you a strategic communications leader with a passion for aviation? Could this be your next role you have been looking for?
London Gatwick Airport is seeking a Head of Communications to lead our media, internal communications, and corporate digital communications. This pivotal role will shape and implement our communications strategy, manage our corporate website and social media, and produce engaging content. You will also be responsible for reporting, evaluation, and driving innovation within our Communications and External Affairs function.
Responsibilities include:
* Leading the creation and implementation of a comprehensive communications strategy encompassing media relations, digital, corporate social media, and internal communications.
* Ensuring the strategy informs and engages employees across all functions, building trust, motivating performance, and fostering positive advocacy for London Gatwick.
* Providing guidance and training to the Executive team and senior leaders on media, internal, and digital communications.
* Setting the direction for the evolution of London Gatwick's website and digital/social media strategies over the next 2-3 years.
* Developing the communications team to be high-performing and recognized as a centre of expertise.
* Leading issues and crisis communications as part of the on-call team.
* Establishing relationships with investor teams and leveraging tools and resources.
Experience required:
* Formal qualification in communications or a related field, or equivalent experience.
* Success in strategic/internal communications and digital roles within fast-paced environments, with experience supporting senior executives.
* Experience managing communications during large-scale change and transformation.
* Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing teams.
* Experience in crisis management, including dealings with regulators.
* Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to build stakeholder relationships.
Personal attributes for success:
* Reliability and integrity, with the ability to build trust.
* Initiative and innovative thinking.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and break down complex issues.
* Commitment to excellence and high performance.
* Composure under pressure and effective deadline management.
* Strong relationship-building and engagement skills.
* High ethics, integrity, and commitment to DEI.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a competitive package with an annual bonus, share scheme, pension, and lifestyle insurance, plus airside perks. London Gatwick is well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and linked to over 100 towns and cities. We aim to make your commute convenient and cost-effective. Whatever your ambitions, London Gatwick could be the place where your career takes off.
Click 'Apply Now' to begin your journey with London Gatwick. The closing date for applications is 6th May. Please contact us directly for any reasonable adjustments during the application process.
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