Head of Communications and Public Affairs

Job title - Head of Communications and Public Affairs 

Salary - £52,000 to £60,000, depending on experience  

Location - Hybrid, with regular work from JUSTICE’s London office, normally averaging two days each week. The postholder will also need flexibility to attend media opportunities, events and meetings in London and elsewhere in the UK, including Liverpool and Edinburgh. 

Hours - Full time, 35 hours per week. Flexible working requests will be considered.  

Reporting to - Director of Strategy and Impact 

Responsible for - Communications Officer and Digital Communications Intern, with scope to manage further Communications and Public Affairs capacity as the team grows. 

Start date - As soon as possible

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The Head of Communications and Public Affairs will lead JUSTICE’s media, digital communications, public affairs and organisational narrative.

They will ensure that communications and influencing are considered from the outset of major projects, working closely with colleagues across Policy, Strategy and Impact, Development, Programmes and Operations, as well as JUSTICE North and JUSTICE Scotland.

JUSTICE’s current priorities span embedding the rule of law as a key feature of our democracy, public-sector accountability, criminal justice reform, AI and technology, human rights and public justice education. The Head of Communications and Public Affairs will help us build a clear and coherent public account of that work, identifying the issues and moments where JUSTICE can make the greatest contribution to public and policy debate.

Success will mean stronger media relationships and more influential coverage, but also clearer public-facing communications, wider digital reach and a more consistent account of who JUSTICE is, what we are seeking to change, and why it matters. This role is an exciting opportunity for the Head of Communications and Public Affairs to use their expertise and vision to shape this role and JUSTICE’s communications and engagement strategy.

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