Description
We are seeking a Head of Air and Space Media & Communications (RAF) to lead our team in telling impactful stories about the RAF, with a goal of increasing understanding of the role the RAF plays in protecting the nation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Leading the Air M&C team and providing professional leadership of the Communications function across Air Command
- Representing Air M&C in senior relationships within RAF and externally with suppliers, MOD, Government Communications Service and professional bodies
- Directing and delivering the RAF Communications Strategy and tracking the impact of our outputs against objectives
- Providing communications advice to the Air and Space Executive Committee
- Overseeing a complex operating model including internal and external communications, high profile content production, and RAF ceremonial activities
- Managing a budget of c£4m and providing financial and resourcing modelling and forecasting
The ideal candidate will have:
- Extensive experience of developing and delivering impactful communications strategies within complex organisations
- Proven ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders and build trusted relationships
- Demonstrable experience of leading and developing high-performing multidisciplinary teams
- Strong strategic thinking and communications judgement, with the ability to align communications activity to organisational priorities
- Resilience and adaptability, with experience of leading teams through change and uncertainty
In return for your hard work, we offer a salary of £95,000 per year, a Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%, and a range of benefits including learning and development opportunities, flexible working options, and a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.