Interim Head of External Communications

Closing date
7 August 2017 10:00am
Length of contract
12 months fixed term
Salary
£42,063-£58,393
Location
London

About us

We are the final stage for complaints about the NHS in England and public services delivered by the UK Government. We look into complaints where someone believes there has been injustice or hardship because an organisation has not acted properly or fairly or has given a poor service and not put things right.

Our service is free for everyone.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced interim Head of External Communications to develop and deliver creative and impactful communication strategies and campaigns to engage our target audiences with the role and work of the Ombudsman.

Reporting to the Director of Communications, you will be responsible for leading a small team of talented communication professionals across digital, media and marketing.

We are looking for someone with creative skills, excellent judgement, and a strong news sense. An understanding of the health sector and government would be an advantage.

You will have a successful track record of delivering impactful communications across a wide range of channels, including social media and digital, and a robust understanding of the political and media landscape.

How to apply

For more information and to apply, please go to our e-recruitment site .

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact HRSharedServices@ombudsman.org.uk

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