Overview
Job number
PRS00445
Faculties
President’s Team
Departments
Communications Division
Salary or Salary range
Competitive
Location/campus
South Kensington and White City Campus – Hybrid
Contract type work pattern
Full time – Open ended
Posting End Date
12 May 2025
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop a strong communications team focused on holistic and integrated communication of Imperial’s world-leading research and education to both external and internal audiences. Working across the institution, the Director of Communications will pull together existing narratives and develop a comprehensive communications and brand strategy.
What you would be doing
The Director of Communications will lead efforts to position Imperial as a global leader in communications, ensuring communications material is of world-class quality and successful in driving forward Imperial’s strategy. The successful candidate will develop and deliver creative, impactful communications strategies for the university, consulting appropriately to optimise for the intended audience, as well as, effectively lead, motivate and manage a team of multi-disciplinary communications professionals, and external associates including agencies and suppliers, to deliver the communications strategy and objectives. Additionally, the Director will advise senior management with confidence and help the media relations team to manage reputation and risk in the media through appropriate, proactive and effective, policies, protocols and communications guidelines.
What we are looking for
A leader with senior experience of leading a multi-disciplinary team of communications professionals, experience of media handling and crisis communication management, who can successful implement communications strategies and initiatives for distinct audiences.
What we can offer you
The opportunity to play a significant and influential role at a global top ten university.
Flexible and supportive work environment
Competitive salary and package of benefits: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/human-resources/benefits/
For more details of the duties and responsibilities of this role please see the Job Description.
Further information
Candidates wishing to be considered for this role should email imperial@taylorbirchwood.com with the following prepared:
Your CV (no more than three sides).
A supporting statement (no more than two sides) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
If you require any further details on the role please contact: Lauren Tarbit or Annabel Prideaux on +44 (0)20 7580 4300
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About Imperial
Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.
Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.
As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.
This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.
Our Culture
We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.
Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.