The Nuffield Foundation is an independent charitable trust with a purpose to advance social well‑being through research and evidence.
We are currently seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Communications to lead and deliver high‑quality, impactful communications to ensure that this evidence has impact and influence.
The Head of Communications leads our strategic communications programme in support of the Nuffield Foundation’s purpose and to make a reality of its strategy. This includes building the profile of the Foundation and leading the production of high‑quality content, convening and connecting with audiences across all channels. The role works across all of our thematic areas of focus, and oversees media, digital content, events, publications and reputation work. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for shaping our engagement strategy, strengthening our external profile, and ensuring our research and evidence reach and resonate with key audiences.
You will oversee the development of compelling content, translating complex research evidence into accessible and engaging narratives. Working closely with colleagues in the grant‑making and programme teams across the Foundation, and collaborating with our partner Centres, you will build strong relationships, identify opportunities to enhance our reputation, and lead a dynamic programme of engagement, events and convening activity.
You will also play a key role in reputation management, brand development, internal communications, and continuous innovation in how we communicate. You will lead and develop a talented communications team and manage external agencies and a significant budget.
Contract and Location
Permanent full‑time contract (35 hours per week).
Location: London based (Farringdon). Staff have the option to work 2 days per week from home.
Salary
Starting from £71,000 per annum.
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic communications programme supporting the Foundation’s purpose.
- Build the Foundation’s profile and produce high‑quality content across media, digital, events, publications and reputation channels.
- Convince and connect with audiences across all channels.
- Oversee media, digital content, events, publications and reputation work.
- Shape engagement strategy, strengthen external profile, and ensure research and evidence reach and resonate with key audiences.
Qualifications
- Proven communications leader with substantial experience delivering strategic, multi‑channel campaigns, ideally within a research, policy or public interest environment.
- Excellent writing and influencing skills, existing strong media relationships and networks, and the ability to translate evidence into impactful storytelling.
- Collaborative approach, strong leadership capability, and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Benefits
- Genuine flexibility – open to requests for part‑time hours, compressed working weeks, or job shares.
- 28 days holiday per annum plus public holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days (prorated for part‑time staff).
- A salary exchange pension scheme offering employer contributions of up to 11%.
- Life assurance scheme.
- Family leave policies providing an enhanced level of pay.
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme and loans toward season tickets.
- Regular opportunities for learning and development – coaching, mentoring and dedicated reading days for personal development and reflection.
- Support with physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including an employee assistance provider, a private GP service, personal health reviews with Bupa, a will and funeral planning service and a staff network of trained Mental Health First Aiders.
- A warm and welcoming workplace culture, with active peer groups and social networks to help you connect and belong.
Equal opportunities and inclusive practice
- As a Disability Confident employer, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the essential criteria for the job.
- We will make any reasonable adjustments – for example providing documents in different formats, arranging for a sign language interpreter for interviews etc.
- We will pay for travel costs (and any childcare or care costs) for interviews where in‑person attendance is required.
Closing date for applications: 09:30am (BST) Tuesday 16 June 2026.
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