Head of Digital Communications

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Date: 9 Jun 2025

Location: London, City of, London, City of, United Kingdom, United Kin

Company: City of London Corporation

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required have also been included. 


Salary: £75,010 - £85,170 inclusive of London Weighting


Contractual Hours: 35

Basis: Permanent

Attachments: Job Information Pack

 

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Are you a strategic digital leader ready to lead transformation at the heart of a dynamic organisation with a unique remit? 

The City of London Corporation is looking for a visionary Head of Digital Communications to shape our digital strategy, drive engagement, and lead a step-change in how we connect with audiences across our platforms. 

This is a unique opportunity to transform the City’s approach to digital communications - bringing creativity, agility, and innovation to how we tell our story and reach residents, businesses, visitors, and global stakeholders. 

You’ll lead a team delivering creative, inclusive, and impactful content and engagement that reflects the full breadth of our work - from economic growth and cultural partnerships to community engagement and public services. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, including officers and elected members, providing expert advice and driving innovation across our digital channels. Your work and the knowledge you bring will help us reach new audiences and amplify our impact. 

We’re looking for someone with: 

  • A proven track record in digital leadership and content strategy 
  • Confidence working with senior stakeholders in high-profile environments 
  • A passion for inclusive, audience-first storytelling 
  • The ability to lead through change and inspire creativity at pace 

Join us and help redefine how a unique institution communicates in a digital-first world. 

Ready to lead the City’s digital future? 

Apply now and help shape the next chapter of our story. 

   

Closing date:   midnight on 23 June 2025 


First interviews will be held during week commencing 30 June 2025


Second interviews will be held on 9 and 10 July 2025

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To apply online please click the Apply online button below.  

 

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OCSP594 if you experience any difficulties.  A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732. 

  

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

 

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications. 

  

Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs. 


Workplace Attendance Category for this role is:  


 Hybrid – you’ll be expected to be in the office at least 3 days per week or 60% of your working time in the office.  


For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide here.   

 

We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs.