Head of Communications Delivery

Head of Communications Delivery

Date: 13 Apr 2026

Location: London, GB

Salary: Up to £90,000 per annum dependent upon experience

Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Security Level: BPSS

Visa Restrictions: This position does not offer visa sponsorship

We are the UK's aviation and aerospace regulator and recognised as a world leader in its field. Our activities are diverse, enabling the aviation industry to meet the highest safety standards, and we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to the constantly evolving aviation environment.

The Role

The Head of Communications Delivery (Maternity Cover) is a senior leadership position responsible for managing integrated communications strategies across multiple channels. This public facing communications role involves leading a team to deliver excellence in media relations, corporate communications, digital communications, website management, and social media marketing. The successful candidate will drive strategic communications that enhance brand reputation and organisational visibility.

• Lead, coach and develop the Communications Delivery team whilst deputising for the Deputy Director, ensuring integrated communications strategies and cross functional collaboration across all channels.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive Communications Strategy aligned with organisational goals; oversee performance monitoring, reporting and analytics across digital platforms, social media channels and media relations activities.
• Strategically position and protect the organisation's reputation through effective external channels, horizon scanning for emerging issues and leading appropriate communications responses.
• Build and maintain relationships with national journalists and media outlets; develop proactive and reactive media strategies while overseeing corporate communications content and press releases.
• Lead digital transformation and innovation across the organisation's digital presence; maintain consistency, govern digital assets including website management, and drive social media engagement.
• Plan and execute multi channel communications campaigns, including behaviour change campaigns, ensuring measurable value for money and impact on key organisational objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure cohesive content marketing, communications delivery and stakeholder management.
• Maintain and update crisis communication plans covering all external communications channels.

About You

Minimum essential requirements for the role:

• Senior leadership experience in communications management or communications delivery
• Proven track record in a key communications role with demonstrated media relations and stakeholder engagement experience
• Campaign management experience including planning, implementation and evaluation
• Digital communications and social media management experience
• Established relationships with national media and senior stakeholders both internally and externally
• Experience developing high performing teams and leading organisational change

Desirable requirements for the role:

• Communications experience within aerospace, aviation or regulated industries;

BPSS - To be vetted you must have the right to work in the UK so that meaningful checks can be undertaken.

If you do not meet these requirements, we may not be able to accept your application.

We are passionate about diversity and ensuring all are included. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. As a member of the Disability Confident scheme, applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a role with us will be guaranteed an interview.

All candidates will be asked to complete a declaration of interest if invited for interview.