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Director of Communications (External Relations)

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Nesta

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United Kingdom , London

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Public Relations

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91500.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

We are looking for a communications leader to help us transform Nesta's impact, reach and influence. We're already an ambitious, award-winning, multidisciplinary team, and now we're looking for someone to help us elevate our work to the next level.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead the design and delivery of integrated campaigns with policy and advocacy objectives, using the right mix of channels, the highest standards of creative execution and the most effective messaging
  • Support the team to navigate the UK political and news agenda, identifying and securing the most effective moments for our work to exert influence
  • Lead the full range of policy communications across Nesta
  • Oversee delivery of broader communications activity, working across the organisation to form project teams, set priorities and tactics
  • Distil complex policy and research into powerful narratives, ensuring our strategic messaging resonates and persuades target audiences
  • Provide authoritative communications strategic counsel across teams, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on complex communication challenges and reputational issues
  • Provide functional (direct) leadership of our policy communications, media relations and data journalism functions
  • Drive forward new approaches to advocacy and influencing that organisations like Nesta need to adopt in response to the changing information environment
  • Look across all activity being conducted and identify and act on opportunities for new content streams, activities or partnerships that support our strategic communications goals
  • Spot opportunities to do more with our existing channels and campaigns, finding ways to extend their value and impact
  • Troubleshoot and support where a project or campaign is at risk of failure
  • Mentor and evolve a talented communications team, providing the leadership and vision necessary to take our collective impact to the next level.

Requirements:

  • Significant leadership experience in external affairs, communications, or press, specifically within an advocacy-focused environment
  • Exceptional strategic skills, with a history of delivering multi-channel campaigns that build genuine profile and influence
  • A deep understanding of the UK political and news agenda and wider information environment, with a demonstrated ability to navigate complex policy landscapes
  • The ability to provide high-level strategic counsel, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on complex communication challenges and reputational issues
  • A genuine love of communications, with experience of exploring new approaches to advocacy and influencing that organisations like Nesta need to adopt in response to the changing information environment
  • The ability to craft and embed strategic messaging that distills complex ideas into clear, authoritative narratives for diverse audiences
  • An accomplished writer who has successfully managed high-level editorial functions and maintained a high bar for content
  • Sharp media instincts and creative flair, with a proven ability to spot and shape stories that capture media interest
  • A grounded leader and people manager who knows how to motivate teams and cultivate a high-performing culture
  • As with all members of the Nesta Group communications team, the postholder will also be at their best working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, have a flexible approach and an appetite for taking on new tasks and challenges
  • They will also have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a proven ability to write for a range of different audiences.
What we offer:
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Private medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Ability to buy and sell annual leave

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 24, 2026

Expiration:
April 27, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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