King’s College London’s mission is to achieve excellence in education and research, using our knowledge with purpose since 1829 for the benefit of society. Our thriving and an award-winning External Communications team plays a key role in helping the University achieve its mission.  

 

The Interim Deputy Director, External Communications, has responsibility for leading all aspects of our communications campaigns and reputation management including media relations, research communication, social media and issues management. You will provide outstanding editorial leadership working across the university and with the Executive Director of Communications and External Relations, other senior colleagues in the team, and senior managers in the organisation, to build and protect the university’s reputation.

 

You will lead a team of external communications professionals in creating and placing compelling and engaging content aligned to the university’s strategic priorities in national and international news channels, on the website and across King’s digital channels; devising and implementing a series of communications campaigns that appeal to staff, students and external stakeholders; and supporting and designing and curating news and external campaigns aligned to strategic themes set out in the University strategy.  You will also have responsibility for Lead the application of brand and tone of voice across communications, contributing to their ongoing development and embedding across the university.

 

This is a full time post, and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 31/12/2027.