Director of Communications

**Director of Communications**Location: Hybridto Manchester city centre from 28 September 2026. Once the move takes place your contracted office will be Circle Square, Manchester. Through hybrid working we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities and there will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need. Further details can be found on the benefits section of our**Job summary**We are looking for an exceptional Director of Communications to lead a modern, highReporting to the Executive Director of Communications and Public Affairs and sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, you will set a clear, ambitious vision for communications and ensure it is embedded early in organisational decisionThis is a senior leadership role with real influence, advising the Executive Team on sensitive and high issues, shaping how the ICO explains its role and**Key responsibilities**Significant experience leading large, multiProven experience advising senior leaders on complex, sensitive and reputationally significant communications issues.Experience managing resources and budgets, including commissioning and working with agencies to enhance deliveryA demonstrable ability to use communications to shape outcomes – influencing understanding, behaviour, trust or organisational effectiveness.Experience setting and delivering communications strategy across multiple disciplines (media, digital, campaigns, stakeholder or events).Experience leading and developing senior managers and building highExcellent communication skills: able to distil complex or technical issues into clear, trusted and accessible messages.Inclusive leadership: ability to develop talent, support diversity of thinking and create an environment where people can perform at their best.Experience leading communications transformation or capability uplift.Your cover letter should be no more than 1,000 words and should clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role.#J-18808-Ljbffr…