Head of Communications

Overview

This is a full-time role. We are looking for a dynamic individual to take on a pivotal leadership role at a transformative moment in our journey.

Over the past four years, our communications and campaigns team has grown in reach, impact and ambition. With a strong media presence, a network of influential ambassadors and a fully implemented CRM system, we've built a powerful platform for change. Our outgoing head of communications and campaigns has played a vital role in this success and now we are ready to take the next step.

As we move toward our Strategy 2030, we are evolving. The campaigns team has matured into a distinct force and we are now creating the foundations for a separate Public Affairs function. This transition opens up an exciting opportunity for a new head of communications to lead a focused, high-performing team and shape the voice of the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) for the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead a focused, high-performing communications team and shape the voice of the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) for the future.
• Oversee the evolution of the campaigns function to establish a separate Public Affairs function.
• Develop and implement communications strategies to reach and engage the diverse community of members (over 21,000) and the broader audience (more than 100,000 people in the UK living with spinal cord injury).
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to mobilise members and overcome barriers of poverty, geography and services, contributing to the promise of a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury.

Qualifications / What we're looking for

If you're a strategic thinker, a compelling communicator and a collaborative leader ready to make a lasting impact - we'd love to hear from you.

About the role and timing

Interview dates: 9 and 10 October 2025 at SIA House, Milton Keynes

Application note

Please note you will be required to complete three screening questions once you have completed the application form step.