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Head of Communications and Marketing

Service Care Solutions - Housing
Posted 21 days ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Sevenoaks, Kent TN14, England

Salary

£67,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Head of Communications and Marketing position is located in Kent TN13 and offers a hybrid work model with three days in the office and two days remote.
  • This full-time, permanent role has a salary of up to £67,000 per annum.
  • The ideal candidate should have significant experience in a senior communications or marketing leadership role, preferably within housing, public sector, or charity settings.
  • Key responsibilities include developing integrated communication strategies, managing corporate communications, and enhancing digital engagement.
  • Candidates should possess a professional communications or marketing qualification and demonstrate strong leadership, influencing, and collaboration skills.
Job title – Head of Communications and MarketingLocation – Kent TN13 / Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)Contract – Full-Time, PermanentSalary - Up to £67,000 per annumAre you an experienced communications leader ready to shape the reputation and brand of a purpose-driven organisation with a strong social mission?We are currently recruiting for a Head of Communications and Marketing to join a forward-thinking housing organisation that supports thousands of residents and communities. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the organisation’s leadership team, responsible for crafting and delivering impactful communications strategies that connect with residents, staff, partners, and stakeholders.Key responsibilities
  • Lead the strategic development and delivery of integrated communication and marketing plans.
  • Oversee corporate communications, PR, stakeholder relations, internal communications, and media management.
  • Work in partnership with senior leaders to ensure communications activities support business priorities and reflect the organisation’s vision and values.
  • Enhance digital engagement through modern channels and tools, driving channel shift where appropriate.
  • Develop brand guidelines and ensure consistency across all communication outputs.
  • Manage crisis and reputation management, acting as the senior comms contact for critical issues.
  • Provide expert leadership to a high-performing communications team, encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Commission and manage external agencies and suppliers as needed to support strategic goals.
  • Analyse communication effectiveness, reporting on KPIs and impact.
Essential Experience & Skills:
  • Significant experience in a senior communications or marketing leadership role, ideally within housing, public sector or charity settings.
  • A strong track record of developing and implementing long-term, integrated strategies aligned with business goals.
  • Experience leading teams and managing complex projects, budgets and relationships.
  • Proven expertise in digital engagement and content strategy, with an understanding of user-centred design and accessibility.
  • Demonstrable ability to write and edit high-quality content across multiple formats and for different audiences.
  • Excellent influencing, collaboration and leadership skills across all levels of the organisation.
  • Professional communications/marketing qualification (e.g. CIPR, CIM or equivalent).
  • Experience managing reputational risk, crisis communications and media enquiries.
If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV and a tailored supporting statement now for consideration.If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call Lewis at Service Care Solutions on or send an E-Mail to .uk

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