Head of International Communications

HOURS: Full time
CONTRACT: Permanent
SALARY: International Grade F, base salary £54,372
LOCATION: London EC1R 0BJ
CLOSING DATE: Friday 3rd February

The Position

Give our International Communications the edge!

Have you got a vision for communications at a global level that will ensure we remain at the forefront of the sector from both strategic and operational perspectives? Do you enjoy the challenge of developing and managing imaginative and cohesive communication initiatives designed to achieve significant social change? Do you thrive working in a collaborative and collegiate environment where individual skills are blended to achieve major impact? Can you inspire, lead and improve real and virtual teams to continually produce outstanding work? Can you engage and influence remotely located talent to develop their own strategic thinking to multiply the impact of communications globally? Can you contribute significantly to our internal senior management to accelerate the communications value across the organisation?

Qualification & Experience

We are looking for an exceptional individual to apply their leadership and experience to move ActionAid’s International Communications Team on to the next level as we strive to make a real difference to peoples’ human rights in an increasingly challenging and complex world.

The successful candidate should have a proven track record of developing a long term international communications strategy, as well as action plans and budgets. She or he should have the ability to provide clear vision, manage different complex stakeholder groups, as well as have extensive experience of building and leading creative and successful communications teams. Besides a strong commitment to develop, promote and practice ActionAid’s vision, mission, values, strategy, the successful candidate will have the ability to think strategically and delegate where appropriate, to prioritise competing demands and to influence a diverse, international peer group. The candidate must be willing to travel internationally on a regular basis.

To apply:

Download the application pack.

Email your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to jobs@actionaid.org by 3rd February 2012. Panel interviews are initially foreseen for the week of 13th February.

Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. Applications are also particularly welcome from qualified candidates living with HIV.

About your application:

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed. If you have not heard from us within two weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community and aim to promote diversity.

Recruitment consultancies / agencies should not approach ActionAid with regards to open vacancies. We regret that agency candidates will not be considered.

All interested applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.