Associate Director, Communications & Engagement

We are proud retained partners to The Met Office and are seeking to appoint an exceptional Associate Director of Communications & Engagement to help us make a difference to our planet. World changing work From science to technology, from meteorology to management, and from planning to communication, The Met office expertise helps them stand out as the authority on weather accuracy and climate prediction. They help individuals, industries and government to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. This is the Met Office. This is who we are. Do you want to be the guardian of the nation s favourite topic of conversation? Are you passionate about communicating the value and impact of weather and climate science? Do you have the skills and experience to lead a high-performing communications team and advise senior leaders on strategic communications? Do you want to work for a world-leading organisation that helps people make better decisions to stay safe and thrive every day? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a senior leadership position within the Met Office as Associate Director of Communications and Engagement. You will be responsible for developing and delivering a best-in-class external and internal communications strategy that supports our purpose and vision, enhances our reputation, and engages our staff and stakeholders. You will lead a team of communications professionals who cover media relations, campaigns, social media, content creation, brand management, crisis communications, internal communications, and employee engagement. You will act as the lead advisor to the Chief Executive and wider leadership team on all aspects of communications and media handling, mitigating risks and maximising opportunities. This is a full-time role, however flexible working and job share will also be considered. We are offering visa sponsorship and a relocation package for this position. We encourage applications from those wishing to join on secondment from another organisation. We are seeking significant experience in leading and delivering external and internal communications strategies and plans that achieve outcomes in a complex and high-profile organisation, preferably in the public sector or a scientific organisation. In addition, we seek expertise in managing high-profile media relations, crisis communications and reputation management with a proven ability to provide authoritative and influential advice to senior leaders on strategic communications issues and opportunities. Experience of working with a range of stakeholders including government, the media and trade unions will also be highly advantageous. For further information, please apply quoting referece JO2501.