Head of Communications and External Affairs
Job ID: 1332231
A leading London cultural destination is hiring an Interim Head of Communications & External Affairs to shape strategy and deliver a major campaign.
Salary:
£53,000 - £60,000 per annum
Location:
Greater London, Central London
Job Type:
Freelance (4-6 month contract - Interim, Full-Time)
Industry Sector:
Culture & Heritage
Location:
Central London (Hybrid – 2 days in office)
About the Company
This organisation is one of the UK’s most respected cultural institutions, attracting a wide range of audiences through its retail, events, and visitor experiences. You’ll join a collaborative and purpose‑driven team, working on high‑impact projects that shape how audiences engage with culture, heritage, and the city.
About the Role
Lead and deliver a communications and external affairs strategy aligned to organisational goals
Oversee media relations, press campaigns, social media, and crisis communications
Drive stakeholder engagement and advocacy across government, partners, and industry bodies
Support delivery of a major capital fundraising campaign and high‑profile launch activity
Lead on brand messaging, tone of voice, and strategic positioning
Use data and insights to optimise campaigns and report on performance
Collaborate closely with senior leadership
Provide direction across communications activity, ensuring consistency and impact
About You
Significant experience in communications, PR, or external affairs
Proven track record in stakeholder engagement
Strong media relations and campaign delivery experience
Excellent writing, messaging, and storytelling skills
Ability to operate both strategically and hands‑on
Experience working with senior stakeholders and leadership teams
Understanding of digital, social, and wider marketing channels
You must have the right to work in the UK - visa sponsorship is not available.
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A creative arts education provider is seeking a Head of Marketing to lead their B2C strategy. This role involves managing a small team, developing comprehensive marketing strategies, and driving customer acquisition through digital channels. Candidates must have extensive experience in digital marketing, data analysis, and team leadership. This is a hybrid position requiring 4 days in-office commitment located in North London. Fluency in English and eligibility to work in the UK is mandatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Head of Marketing
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Exciting opportunity for a senior marketing lead with strong digital and data skills to join a team delivering performing arts education across the UK.
Salary:
£70,000 - £80,000 per annum
Location:
Greater London, North London
Job Type:
Permanent
Reporting directly to the founders you will own the entire B2C strategy.
THE COMPANY
Our client has a passion for the performing arts and wants to create a unique organisation to help build children’s self-esteem and life skills. They use the performing arts to boost child development and their classes are specially devised. This is a hybrid role with three days a week in the office.
THE ROLE
As Head of Marketing you'll lead a small marketing team to deliver an integrated, B2C strategy. You'll be responsible for driving customer acquisition and growth efforts by creating outbound strategies, launching and managing campaigns, optimising owned assets and using analytics to measure, refine and optimise performance. You will also utilise out of home and partnerships with local primary schools to drive engagement and conversion.
YOU
In order to be considered for the role of Head of Marketing, you will need to be able to commit to 4 days in the office in North London. You will also need the following:
Experience of developing and implementing broad marketing strategies
In depth and hands on knowledge of different digital marketing channels from web optimisation, paid and SEO
Analytical and results driven; you’re able to interrogate data & understand quickly what is working then set, deliver & adjust a strategy, and present your plans and analysis to the rest of the company.
Good knowledge and experience with online marketing tools and best practices
Hands‑on experience with SEO, Google Analytics and CRM software
Experience in managing a P&L
Experience of working with founders, entrepreneurs, or owners.
Leadership & management ability – you’ll manage a team and you’ll be comfortable bringing people with you on a growth journey.
You must be fluent in English and have the right to work in the UK long term.
If you can tick ALL the boxes, then please apply online NOW!
NB: You must be eligible to work in the UK.
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Overview
If you enjoy building something better, not just inheriting something finished, this is a rare opportunity to shape a sales function.
Salary:
£Competitive
Location:
West Midlands, Staffordshire
Job Type:
Permanent
West Midlands (Hybrid – 2 days WFH, 3 days office). B2B/Industrial/Manufacturing. Competitive plus car.
If you enjoy building something better, not just inheriting something finished, this is a rare opportunity to shape a sales function, influence business direction and leave a lasting imprint on a growing organisation.
About the Company
This is a well-established B2B business entering an important next phase of growth. With strong roots and an open, down-to-earth culture, the focus now is on adding structure, clarity and long-term thinking to support scale, without losing what makes the business work.
About the Role
As Head of Sales, you’ll take full ownership of the sales function and sit on the senior leadership team, shaping not just sales strategy but how the wider business operates. This is not a plug-and-play environment. The sales function has grown organically and now needs a confident, pragmatic leader to bring greater clarity, structure and alignment, without breaking what already works.
Provide strategic and operational leadership of the entire sales function as a member of the senior management team.
Lead and develop the internal sales function through the Internal Sales Office Manager, ensuring clear priorities, capability development, and performance management.
Direct the external sales team, including Business Development Managers and part-time support in Ireland, to drive new business and account growth.
Review, evaluate, and evolve the current sales structure, ways of working, and team alignment to support scalability and performance.
Design and implement clear performance frameworks, targets, and reporting to improve visibility, accountability, and results.
Strengthen collaboration and alignment between internal and external sales teams to deliver a joined-up customer approach.
Work closely with the Commercial Director, Operations Director and Marketing teams to execute the wider business strategy.
About You
To be considered for this Head of Sales role you will have proven experience as a Sales Manager or Head of Sales in a B2B sales function.
The ability to operate effectively at both a strategic level and in a hands-on, delivery-focused capacity.
Demonstrated experience leading change and improvement within a B2B sales function, including introducing greater structure, consistency, and performance focus.
Resilient, adaptable, and open-minded, with the confidence to operate in a business that is evolving and scaling rather than fully formed.
A strong relationship builder, able to quickly establish trust and credibility with colleagues, stakeholders, and customers.
You MUST have the right to work in the UK - visa sponsorship is not available.
Sound like your next move? Apply now!
If this role isn’t what you are looking for, don’t worry. At Stopgap we cover a wide range of freelance and permanent positions with dedicated sector specialists. It is worth checking our website for all our latest jobs and registering to receive job alerts so you are the first to know about a new opportunity - https://www.stopgap.co.uk/jobs
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Overview
If you enjoy building something better, not just inheriting something finished, this is a rare opportunity to shape a sales function.
Salary: £Competitive Location: West Midlands, Staffordshire Job Type: Permanent
West Midlands (Hybrid – 2 days WFH, 3 days office). B2B/Industrial/Manufacturing. Competitive plus car.
If you enjoy building something better, not just inheriting something finished, this is a rare opportunity to shape a sales function, influence business direction and leave a lasting imprint on a growing organisation.
About the Company
This is a well-established B2B business entering an important next phase of growth. With strong roots and an open, down-to-earth culture, the focus now is on adding structure, clarity and long-term thinking to support scale, without losing what makes the business work.
About the Role
As Head of Sales, you’ll take full ownership of the sales function and sit on the senior leadership team, shaping not just sales strategy but how the wider business operates. This is not a plug-and-play environment. The sales function has grown organically and now needs a confident, pragmatic leader to bring greater clarity, structure and alignment, without breaking what already works.
Provide strategic and operational leadership of the entire sales function as a member of the senior management team.
Lead and develop the internal sales function through the Internal Sales Office Manager, ensuring clear priorities, capability development, and performance management.
Direct the external sales team, including Business Development Managers and part-time support in Ireland, to drive new business and account growth.
Review, evaluate, and evolve the current sales structure, ways of working, and team alignment to support scalability and performance.
Design and implement clear performance frameworks, targets, and reporting to improve visibility, accountability, and results.
Strengthen collaboration and alignment between internal and external sales teams to deliver a joined-up customer approach.
Work closely with the Commercial Director, Operations Director and Marketing teams to execute the wider business strategy.
About You
To be considered for this Head of Sales role you will have proven experience as a Sales Manager or Head of Sales in a B2B sales function.
The ability to operate effectively at both a strategic level and in a hands-on, delivery-focused capacity.
Demonstrated experience leading change and improvement within a B2B sales function, including introducing greater structure, consistency, and performance focus.
Resilient, adaptable, and open-minded, with the confidence to operate in a business that is evolving and scaling rather than fully formed.
A strong relationship builder, able to quickly establish trust and credibility with colleagues, stakeholders, and customers.
You MUST have the right to work in the UK - visa sponsorship is not available.
Sound like your next move? Apply now!
If this role isn’t what you are looking for, don’t worry. At Stopgap we cover a wide range of freelance and permanent positions with dedicated sector specialists. It is worth checking our website for all our latest jobs and registering to receive job alerts so you are the first to know about a new opportunity - https://www.stopgap.co.uk/jobs
Marketing, Digital and Creative Recruitment
Stopgap - Talent With A Spark
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Senior Research Manager
Job ID: 1333370
Salary:
£45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Location:
Greater London, Central London
Job Type:
Permanent
Opportunity to help key stakeholders make informed decisions that improve outcomes for many, while working in a supportive social research agency environment. Hybrid working: 2 days per week in central London.
About the role
As a Senior Research Manager within the Education team, you'll lead high profile studies, working on large scale surveys for government clients.
Responsibilities
Design complex questionnaires and topic guides.
Analyse quantitative and qualitative data to produce insightful, in-depth and publishable reports.
Run multiple projects through planning, prioritisation and communication.
Apply advanced data manipulation techniques, including weighting and sampling.
Qualifications
Significant experience in research within the education sector in the UK.
Experience juggling multiple projects with varying timelines.
Strong quantitative research skillset and technical skills in statistical software (SPSS, R or similar).
Some evaluation experience appreciated; willingness to learn acceptable.
Clear communication skills.
YOU MUST have the right to work in the UK – visa sponsorship is not available.
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A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Sales to shape the sales function and influence business direction. This role requires proven experience in B2B sales, strong leadership skills, and the ability to lead change. You will be responsible for the sales strategy, team direction, and performance management. Candidates must be resilient and adaptable, with a strong relationship-building ability. The position is hybrid, based in the UK, with a competitive salary plus benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Sales to shape the sales function and influence business direction. This role requires proven experience in B2B sales, strong leadership skills, and the ability to lead change. You will be responsible for the sales strategy, team direction, and performance management. Candidates must be resilient and adaptable, with a strong relationship-building ability. The position is hybrid, based in the UK, with a competitive salary plus benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Head of Commercial
Salary:
£75,000 per annum
Location:
West Midlands, Staffordshire
Job Type:
Permanent
An established and growing B2B Industrial business is looking for a Head of Commercial to play a key role in the next phase of growth.
About the Role
Reporting to the Managing Director and sitting on the senior leadership team, the Head of Commercial role is pivotal in shaping commercial strategy, driving revenue growth and profitability, and strengthening the business’s end-to-end commercial capability.
What you’ll be doing
Leading the commercial function across category management, supply chain, supplier relationships and marketing
Developing and delivering commercial strategies to drive revenue growth, margin improvement and new market opportunities
Strengthening own brand product strategy, new product development and supplier partnerships
Driving performance through clear targets, commercial reporting and stronger decision making
Working closely with manufacturing partners and supporting a supply chain that is commercially effective and ethically sound
Leading pricing, contract negotiation and broader commercial risk management
Partnering cross-functionally with finance, operations and leadership to support wider business strategy
Leading and developing supply chain, category and marketing teams, building accountability and high performance
What we’re looking for
Proven experience in a senior commercial leadership role, ideally as Head of Commercial or in a broader commercial leadership position
Strong commercial acumen, with a track record of driving revenue growth and profitability
Experience leading category, supply chain and marketing functions
Experience in own brand product strategy, product development and ideally Far East sourcing
Strong negotiation, analytical and commercial decision-making skills
A collaborative leadership style, with the credibility to influence across the business
Resilience, adaptability and the ability to thrive in a growing, evolving environment
You MUST have the right to work in the UK - visa sponsorship is not available.
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Lead impactful communications as the Interim Head of Communications & External Affairs. Oversee major campaigns, engage stakeholders, and enhance media relations in a freelance position.
This role involves creating and executing a comprehensive communications strategy that supports the organization's vision. You'll manage press campaigns, drive strategic stakeholder engagement, and collaborate with senior teams on brand messaging. Utilize data-driven insights to report on campaign performance effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute communications strategy
• Oversee media relations and crisis management
• Engage government and industry stakeholders
• Support high-profile fundraising campaigns
• Maintain consistent brand messaging and tone
Requirements:
• Extensive experience in communications or PR
• Proven stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong campaign management and media relations
• Excellent writing and messaging capabilities
• Familiarity with digital and social media
Shape how audiences interact with culture through strategic leadership in external communications.
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