Head of Communications and Digital Engagement

In January 2026, Liberty launched its new three-year strategy, Leading with Bravery, setting out an ambitious vision for a society where everyone’s rights and freedoms are understood, valued, protected and expanded in a rapidly changing world.

Against a backdrop of growing and existential threats to human rights and civil liberties, the Head of Communications and Digital Engagement will play a pivotal and highly visible role in delivering this ambition. You will lead a highly skilled team of specialists, advise senior leaders and set the direction for high-impact communications and digital engagement.

You will drive Liberty’s brand, media, digital communications and Individual Giving work, setting an ambitious, insight-led direction for how we reach and engage audiences across the UK, shape public debate and policy, and inspire action.

About you:

You are a senior communications leader with strong political instincts, sound judgement under pressure and a real interest in how digital campaigning can build supporter relationships. You will have:

• Substantial experience of developing and implementing a communications strategy across owned and earned channels.
• Experience of working within a cross-functional organisation, line managing managers and developing a multi-disciplinary team that deliver ambitious results.
• Strong editorial and strategic judgement, including in reactive, contested or crisis situations, and willingness to take part in an out-of-hours press rota.
• Good understanding of how to embed fundraising asks within campaigns in a way that delivers results and feels true to our values
• Working knowledge of fundraising compliance, including the Code of Fundraising Practice, data protection and PECR, or the willingness and ability to learn it quickly and work closely with the Individual Giving Manager
• Strong political awareness and interest and a strong understanding of how public narratives shape social and political change
• Confidence presenting to boards and senior colleagues and representing the organisation externally
• Experience of managing budgets and external suppliers such as agencies and polling companies
• A commitment to our mission and to building a positive, supportive team culture.