We're partnering with a high-growth organisation within the property and student accommodation sector to appoint a Head of Communications.

This is a strategic role, responsible for leading the organisation's communications agenda across internal engagement, corporate communications, resident communications and reputation management. Working closely with the Executive Team and senior leaders, you'll ensure communications support business priorities, strengthen organisational culture and protect the company's reputation.

Part-Time | 9am-3pm | Hybrid

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Sales, Marketing & Resident Experience, you'll take ownership of the communications function, developing strategies that engage colleagues, support organisational change and enhance the customer experience. You'll act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, delivering high-quality communications across multiple audiences while ensuring consistency of messaging and brand across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering the overall communications strategy.
• Leading executive and leadership communications, including business updates and Town Halls.
• Supporting organisational change programmes through effective communication planning.
• Managing external communications, media relations and corporate messaging.
• Producing communications for senior leadership, board papers, presentations and corporate events.
• Leading resident communications to enhance engagement, wellbeing and community across a national portfolio.
• Developing crisis communications plans and supporting business-critical communications when required.
• Using insight and analytics to continually improve communication effectiveness.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes through digital tools, automation and AI.

About You

You'll be an experienced communications professional with a track record of operating in a senior, strategic role. You'll bring:

• Experience developing and delivering communications strategies across complex organisations.
• Strong executive and leadership communication skills.
• Experience supporting organisational change and transformation.
• Excellent writing, editing and presentation skills.
• The ability to build credibility with stakeholders at all levels, including Executive and Board level.
• Experience managing corporate reputation and external communications.
• A collaborative approach, commercial awareness and strong attention to detail.
• Confidence working across multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer

• A strategic leadership position with significant visibility across the organisation.
• Hybrid working with a part-time schedule of 27.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm).
• The opportunity to shape a newly evolving communications function within a growing business.
• A collaborative environment with genuine scope to influence business culture, employee engagement and organisational reputation.
• Location: Wantage, Oxfordshire

If you're looking for a strategic communications role where you can work closely with senior leadership and make a tangible impact across a growing organisation, we'd be pleased to hear from you.