Lead - Strategic Communications; Corporate & Consumer
Listed on 2026-09-18
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Marketing / Advertising / PR
Marketing Communications, Brand Ambassadors & Brand Management -
Management
Lead - Strategic Communications (Corporate & Consumer)
£63,000 - £65,000 per annum plus benefits
Contract:
12-month Fixed Term Contract
Closing date: 13th September 2026
Recruitment Process:
Two-stage competency-based interview process
Interviews:
First stage remote, second stage in person
We're looking for an exceptional communications leader to join our Strategic Communications & Campaigns team, and lead our Corporate & Consumer communications function. Leading a team of six communications professionals, you'll help shape how CRUK engages audiences, builds brand relevance, supports fundraising and protects its reputation through impactful, insight-led communications.
What will I be doing?- Lead CRUK's Corporate & Consumer communications function, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities, brand strategy and narrative.
- Oversee integrated, multi-channel communications campaigns that support fundraising, partnerships, trading, events and brand-building objectives.
- Drive a unified approach to campaign planning across national and regional PR activity.
- Lead corporate communications including CEO communications, employer brand, EDI communications and Annual Report & Accounts activity.
- Provide strategic leadership on crisis communications, issues management and reputational risk.
- Manage and develop a team of six, creating a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing culture.
- Extensive senior-level communications experience.
- Proven success delivering integrated PR campaigns and multi-channel communications strategies.
- Experience using audience insight, data and evaluation to inform decision making.
- Expertise in crisis communications, issues management and reputation protection.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Experience managing teams, budgets and external agencies.
Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible:
Act with rigour and professionalism
Human:
Act to have a positive impact on people
Together:
Act inclusively and collaboratively
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, career development opportunities and high-quality tools.
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