Corporate Director Communications and Campaigns

London Borough of Waltham Forest
Up to £128,000
Hackney

Inspiration is essential. From how you lead a team, to how you shape how staff, residents, businesses and visitors see Waltham Forest and its council. It’s your inspiration that will help us to meet our mission of making this unique part of north east London a fairer and more equal place.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a natural leader who thrives in a challenging, fast paced environment and who is skilled in using the power of effective communications to make a real-world impact.

As Corporate Director of Communications and Campaigns you will join the council at a pivotal moment, with a critical role leading our ambitious and high performing team. From opening the landmark Soho Theatre Walthamstow to overseeing the construction of 27,000 new homes over the next decade while at the same time navigating the financial challenges facing local government, you will be at the heart of our work to ensure residents benefit from these opportunities and that we improve the lives of everyone in Waltham Forest.

INFORMATION

For further details, please click on the role profile and useful links below, or for more information please contact Sunita Patel on 07561 708023 or sunita.patel@starfishsearch.com

ROLE PROFILE    
Timeline

Closing Date – Monday 19th August 2024

Longlist Decision – Thursday 22nd August 2024

Technical Interviews – Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th August 2024 (MS Teams)

Final member panel interviews: Thursday 12th September 2024 (face-to-face)

Useful Links
Census 2021 VIEW
Climate Acton Plan VIEW
Mission Waltham Forest VIEW
Council Structure VIEW
Communications, Campaigns and Leadership Office Structure VIEW
The Council's Communications Channels VIEW