Head of Communications, EMEA – Fixed Term 12 Month Contract

This classic corporate communications position offers a wonderful opportunity for someone looking for a 12 month FTC, maternity cover role in a truly exciting industry.

As part of the global communications team, this role is based in the UK, overseeing corporate communications for EMEA.

The organisations is a household name in the travel and hospitality industry and has an excellent reputation globally.

You will be working to develop and execute the UK corporate communications strategy, aligning it with priorities across the group and ensuring it resonates with top-tier media to support and showcase the company’s growth and performance.

The role is also responsible for executive communications, building positive relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally.

In addition, the Head of Communications manages across issues and reputation management, media and campaigns and is part of a wider network on the EMEA wide Purpose communications strategy.

Overseeing the corporate PR agency, this role will also ensure they outperform their KPIs to deliver quality output and help drive strong delivery against strategy.

Working across a matrix team, this person will also play a key role in coaching and mentoring other members of the wider communications team.

Key points:

12 month maternity cover
Must be able to be in Hertfordshire HQ 2 days per week
UK corporate communications experience essential
Leading across corporate communications activities within a consumer facing organisation is essential

Due to a high volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to everyone. We will get in touch if you are successful in your application.

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VMA GROUP is a leading international interim, contract, temporary and permanent recruitment and executive search specialist. We are specifically focused on providing support to the communications, marketing, digital and change communities.

Our specialist practice areas cover: communications, corporate communications, internal communications, change communications, PR, media relations, financial communications, CSR, public affairs, investor relations, marketing, brand, digital marketing and agency services.

We have a reputation for providing expert consultancy services and advice, supported by in-depth knowledge of the professions we recruit for. Our thought leadership and benchmarking studies have become go-to resources for the communications, marketing, digital and change industries, supporting planning and decision-making for organisations of all shapes and sizes.

In the UK, VMA GROUP has offices in London, Bristol and Manchester and in Europe, VMA GROUP has offices in Amsterdam and Brussels, but we work with organisations and individuals on a global basis.

VMA GROUP is committed to equal opportunities and is an Inclusive+ Recruiter.

Interim Head of Communications, EMEA, 12 Month FTC