Prospectus are excited to be working exclusively with West London Zone to recruit a Head of Public Affairs and Communications in a newly created role to their expanding team.

This role and is offered on a full-time permanent basis paying £50,000 per annum to work in a hybrid working model between home and their West London office.

The Head of Public Affairs and Communications will lead influencing and positioning activity for the organisation. You will develop good understanding across the organisation of key themes in policy and the sector, and ensure communications and positioning is appropriately aligned. The role will build external relationships and build strategic partnerships to ensure good levels of understanding and awareness of WLZ's model. Further, it will identify, seize and drive forward business development opportunities, and define 'ways to market' across the public sector. It will also oversee the external communications function, ensuring youth and community voices and WLZ values are amplified.

The successful candidate will have a background in communications and external affairs with a passion for the cause and a drive to play a key role in supporting West London Zone to achieve their goals. We welcome applications from senior communications candidates as well as candidates looking to step into their first senior position. We are also open to considering candidates from all backgrounds and sector, not only from within the charity sector. You will be able to demonstrate some team management experience and will be an excellent communicator, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels. Ideally you also be able to demonstrate some understanding of central or local government.

To apply, please visit our website - https://jobs.prospect-us.co.uk/jobs/details/hq00181268