Head of Policy and Communications
Employer: The Migraine Trust
Location: The location of this role is hybrid working currently with a requirement of 1 day a week in the London office (or more depending on personal preference), or adaptable to homebased depending on home location with a requirement of 1 day a month for an SLT meeting. The charity is very happy to have a conversation around the flexible needs of candidates.
Temporary: maternity cover for up to a year
Working hours: 3 day a week / 21 hours
Salary: £50-55k pro rata
Closing date: 5pm on Thursday 17th December
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Head of Policy and Communications (maternity cover)
Hours: 3 day a week / 21 hours maternity cover for up to a year
Location: The location of this role is hybrid working currently with a requirement of 1 day a week in the London office (or more depending on personal preference), or adaptable to homebased depending on home location with a requirement of 1 day a month for an SLT meeting. The charity is very happy to have a conversation around the flexible needs of candidates.
Reporting to: Chief Executive
Direct reports: Senior Communications Officer and Senior Digital Officer. The postholder will also manage its public affairs consultants
Salary: £50-55k pro rata
We’re looking for a creative and passionate person to lead on our policy and communications work for this maternity cover. This role offers a great opportunity to play a key role in improving impact across the charity and the lives of those affected.
People living with migraine are at the heart of our organisation, while our research highlights the urgent need to reduce the inequity we see for those living with the condition. You will ensure their voices are heard by decision makers and the public and get closer to our vison of ‘a world where migraine doesn’t stop anyone from living the life they want’.
You should be able to deliver high-impact communication campaigns and have a real interest in policy. A skilled communicator yourself, you will be able to manage a broad role with the ability to build and nurture relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Overall, you’ll bring a desire to create positive change.
You’ll work closely with the CEO and be a key member of The Migraine Trust’s Senior Management team, leading our strategic direction on communications activity alongside targeted public and political campaigns.
Key responsibilities:
Lead the delivery of the organisation’s 2026 policy and communications plans and coordinate the development of plans and budgets for 2027
Oversee development and delivery of the charity’s policy and public affairs strategy, ensuring a strong evidence base and meaningful involvement of people living with migraine
Manage work with the public affairs agency to deliver targeted influencing projects to improve migraine care, workplace support, and parliamentary engagement
Shape policy recommendations and develop strategies to engage key stakeholders including parliamentarians, policymakers, clinicians, employers and partner organisations
Monitor the external policy environment identifying risks, opportunities and emerging issues relevant to migraine
Work with the team to develop and execute creative and impactful communications campaigns to raise the profile of the charity and tackle misunderstanding around migraine
Ensure content across all channels – including media, digital, social and publications – is on brand and reflects our values and core messaging
Ensure our online presence meets the needs of our stakeholders, and is fit-for-purpose for current and future organisational needs
Oversee production of relevant reports, marketing materials and key publications working with freelance agencies and designers as required
Work closely with Fundraising colleagues team to identify and develop opportunities that support organisational growth
Ensure all those living with migraine and their voices are central to our policy, campaigning and communications work
Act as a spokesperson when necessary, representing the charity externally
Miscellaneous
Uphold and proactively support diversity, equity and inclusion across all work
Represent the charity at meetings, conferences, and external events as appropriate
Work in line with The Migraine Trust’s policies, practices and safeguarding standards
The above is provided for guidance and is not an exhaustive list of all accountabilities that the post holder may have over time.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
A creative and experienced communications leader
Wide experience working in the field of communications (in house or agency) and able to demonstrate knowledge of a broad range of communications activities
Demonstrable experience of developing media strategies and managing media relations to achieve results
Ability to deliver policy and public affairs strategies that create change
A strategic thinker able to develop new ideas and turn these into action
A strong leader and manager
Excellent written and spoken communication skills and the ability to communicate, engage and build relationships with a wide range of audiences across the organisation and externally
Calm under pressure with sound judgment
Confidence to represent The Migraine Trust externally including public speaking as necessary
Ability to manage a diverse workload and work under pressure.
Desirable
Experience working within a health, disability, or long-term conditions context
Experience of the voluntary sector and/or lived experience engagement
Knowledge of digital transformation or digital communications best practice
The Migraine Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably experienced persons regardless of their race, socioeconomic backgrounds, gender, disability status, ethnicity, religion/faith, sexual orientation, or age.
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