Interim Director of Communications & Brand

Our current Director of Communications is departing in June after six successful years. At the same time, we are entering a critical transition period. While delivering the final year of our existing organisational strategy, we are also initiating a programme of collaborative work across our federated OnSide Network to define our next strategic direction. This context creates an opportunity for an Interim Director of Communications and Brand to lead the function through the period of change, ensuring strong and consistent communications, whilst also inputting into our Network’s strategic development.

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Over the coming 6 months the postholder will:

• Lead an integrated communications function, delivering against current priorities in the final year of the 2024-27 organisational strategy
• Enable the team to operate effectively, confidently and with clear direction during an interim period.
• Leading the four postholders in the team, namely: Regional Communications Manager; National Communications Manager; Brand and Communications Manager; and Digital Communications Manager
• Maintain and strengthen, where necessary, brand consistency and impact across a growing OnSide Network. Support organisational readiness for the next strategic phase.

During the interim period, OnSide looks to finalise the OnSide Network strategy. The permanent postholder, thereafter, will devise the next Communications Strategy once in post.

How to apply

To apply, please submit a CV and one page cover letter, explaining how you meet the person specification, to hr@onsideyouthzones.org or apply via the website at Work with OnSide – OnSide Youth Zones.

In addition, please provide the following information:

• Confirmation you are eligible to work in the UK (documentary evidence will be required before a job offer is confirmed)

• Any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or the selection process

• How you demonstrate your commitment to equality, diversity & inclusion.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:

10am Friday 5 June

INTERVIEWS:

Wednesday 10 June, WEST Youth Zone, 2 Edcity Walk, London W12 7TF