Head of Communications
UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) is on a mission to protect clean sport and currently has an exciting opportunity available for you to join us.
We’re looking to recruit a Head of Communications, joining the Communications directorate to play an active role in managing media relations and protecting brand and reputation, in addition to line managing the Communications team.
About us
Our purpose:
To ensure doping-free sport, promoting and protecting clean sport through education, testing and enforcement.
Our values:
Integrity – We do what is right for clean sport, we are equitable and ethical, ensuring everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
Collaboration – We work together and with others, sharing knowledge and building relationships to better tackle doping.
Excellence – We strive to achieve high standards in the protection of clean sport, evolving with the times and finding solutions.
Passion – We are dedicated to keeping sport clean, are proud of what we do and know it matters.
Job purpose
You will work with the Director of Communications to deliver a new three-year Communications strategy, supporting the organisational strategic objectives. You will have in-depth knowledge and practical experience at a senior level across reputation management and media management.
Advocating on behalf of UKAD, you will promote clean sport across the UK, managing media relations and protecting brand and reputation. You will also line manage the Communications team
Key Result Areas
- Media management
- Communications planning and campaign delivery
- Web and digital tools
- Internal communications
Person specification
Qualifications/experience/knowledge:
• A bachelors’ degree or equivalent experience in journalism, media relations, PR
• Experience working ideally within a complex, fast-paced political environment, within a communications function
• Experience of planning and implementing budgets and overseeing the monthly management accounts
• Experience of writing in an engaging and informative style
• Line Management experience
• Experience of managing and producing a range of high-quality communications materials
• Working knowledge of social media channels including how to segment and target different audiences
• Extensive practical experience of handling a press office.
View the full job description and person specification here:
How to apply
Our values are at the heart of what we do, so if they align with you and you’re up for the fight against doping in sport, please complete the online application using the link below:
Head of Communications - UK Anti-Doping - Applied (beapplied.com)
Deadline for applications is: 31 July at 23:59
Please note first stage interviews will take place online via Microsoft Team and there will likely be a second stage, in person .
Please note a Conflicts of Interest form is required for your application to be considered for this role. Please complete and add this to your application during the application process (through the link above).
CVs and/or cover letters alone will not be accepted. You must have a valid right to work in the UK.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and accrue one days annual leave for every year of service, up to 30 days
- Two days paid Sports Leave and one day paid Volunteer Leave per annual leave year
- SMART working – hybrid working arrangement between home and the office
- Flexible Start and Finish times (start between 08:00 – 10:00 finish between 16:15 – 18:15)
- Winter closure, between Christmas and New Year
- Healthy Lifestyle Benefit
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Quarterly wellbeing half days each year
- Eye care vouchers
- Government Pension Scheme (LPGS) with UKAD contributing an additional four per cent pension allowance on top of your basic salary
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Family friendly leave including emergency leave and parental leave
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Interest free Season Ticket Loan
- Staff Consultation Forum
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Working Party