Chief Communications Officer
Girlguiding
London with Hybrid Working
£80,000 per annum, plus a location allowance of £3,500
For more than 100 years, Girlguiding has helped girls and young women discover their strengths, build confidence and develop skills that stay with them throughout their lives. Our reach and brand recognition is enormous. One in three adult women have been part of Girlguiding during their lifetimes. Today, we remain the UK’s largest organisation dedicated entirely to girls and young women, reaching more than 300,000 members through a remarkable network of volunteers across the UK.
THE ROLE
The Chief Communications Officer (CCO) will lead Girlguiding’s communications across all members, external and internal audiences, including brand development, paid membership marketing, events, and public relations. The role strengthens Girlguiding’s ability to deliver its charitable objectives and strategic ambitions and is accountable for the “be known for” strand of the organisational strategy.
Working closely with the CEO, Executive Directors and senior volunteers, the CCO will help position Girlguiding as the leading charity for girls and young women, with a modern, ambitious and inclusive public profile.
INFORMATION
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Closing date: Friday 13th November 2026
Preliminary interviews: w/c 23rd November 2026
Final Panel interviews: w/c 7th December 2026
How to apply
To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- Your CV (no more than three sides).
- A supporting statement (no more than two sides) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
We would also be grateful if you would complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form on the online application process. This form is for monitoring purposes only and is not treated as part of your application.
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