Head of Corporate Communications & Stakeholder Engagement

TalkTalk Telecom Group PLC; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in the UK seeks a communications leader to drive stakeholder engagement and transform the company's narrative. This role involves managing teams and delivering projects that resonate across various touch points, including media and regulatory bodies. Strong experience in communications and stakeholder management is essential. Flexibility for out-of-office hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Well-rounded communications and engagement leader.
• Experience working with senior executives.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks related to telecommunications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the communications and stakeholder engagement team.
• Deliver a unified narrative across all touch points.
• Manage teams and stakeholders efficiently.

Skills

Communications leadership

Stakeholder management

Data-driven communication

Commercial acumen

Job description

**Role Purpose**A new role to lead our reshaped communications & stakeholder engagement team focused on delivering a unified narrative across all TalkTalk's touch points, from colleagues to media to government to regulators. Reporting to the Chief Corporate Affairs & Marketing Officer, the role-holder will have a unique chance to help drive the ongoing repositioning of the business as we continue our transformation journey. **Main Responsibilities****Knowledge, Skills & Experience****Knowledge****:** A well-rounded communications and engagement leader who can distil complex concepts and arguments into bite-sized chunks. Working knowledge of the regulatory framework within which TalkTalk operates is highly desirable. Telecoms sector knowledge is desirable but not essential.**Skills****:** A talented leader who is used to managing teams and stakeholders across the board. A natural communicator who can deliver major projects with the right guidance and understands the importance of the use of data in communication. Strong commercial acumen a plus. The ability to give actionable advice will be crucial to this role. experience either in-house or as a consultant, who is comfortable juggling different stakeholders at the same time. **Experience****:** Experience of working alongside senior executives is highly desirable. A communicator with proven Some out-of-office hours will be required as appropriate related to media and other responsibilities.