Job Description

Vacancy Name

Interim Head of Brand & Communications

Vacancy No

VN5472

Location City

Durham

Location Postal Code

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract

Hours per week

37.50

Working Days & Times

Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Salary Minimum Pounds

38000

Salary Maximum Pounds

50000

Description

As Head of Brand & PR (Maternity Cover), you will lead Learning Curve Group's public relations, communications and brand reputation during a period of transition. You will be responsible for shaping and delivering PR strategies that enhance brand visibility, protect reputation and support business objectives.

Role Information

You will act as the organisation's brand guardian and PR lead, ensuring consistent messaging across all channels. You will lead a small team that supports the wider Marketing function and work closely with senior stakeholders across the business.



This role will support events activity from a PR, messaging and brand perspective, ensuring alignment with communication objectives, but will not hold lead responsibility for event delivery.

DUTIES

Line manage and support the Brand & Comms team, providing effective line management, development and support Provide strategic leadership for PR, communications and brand reputation activity, ensuring alignment with business priorities Set clear direction and frameworks for PR and communications activity Develop and maintain relationships with media, partners and key external stakeholders Provide oversight and guidance on external communications and reputational matters, supporting appropriate messaging and responses Own brand assets and guidelines, ensuring consistent and effective use across the organisation Work with the Videographer to execute a video-first content strategy, supporting the transition towards increased use of video across the website and social media channels Provide direction on the role of video within wider brand, PR and communications activity, ensuring alignment with messaging and audience objectives Lead on the internal engagement calendar (alongside the Senior Communications Executive) working closely with the People Team Liaise with relevant stakeholders to help support and coordinate and plan events such as LCG Charity Ball, People Conference and large conferences as well as providing PR, brand and communications support before, during and after such events. Work closely with the wider Marketing team in a collaborative, integrated approach Manage budgets effectively and demonstrate strong return on investment Apply strong project management skills to balance multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines

GENERIC DUTIES

Conduct your role in line with the company values and expected behaviours Promote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the company Comply with the Safeguarding, Prevent and Health and Safety Policies and be vigilant to potential concerns and risks at all times Ensure confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Provide learners, customers and colleagues with support, advice guidance as part of your everyday role

Working Flexibly

If the working hours, days or times don't quite meet your needs please contact us to see if we can accommodate working flexibly.



We can provide this advert in an additional format if required.

Essentia Criteria

We love to develop our people so even if you don't meet 100% of the essential criteria, we strongly encourage you to apply.
Strong experience in PR, communications or reputation management Proven ability to manage media relations and external stakeholders Strong background in brand management and design principles Experience of managing and developing people Experience supporting events from a PR or communications perspective Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong project management skills with the ability to work to deadlines Honest, trustworthy and professional approach Flexible, adaptable and collaborative working style

Why work for Learning Curve group?

There are many reasons that make Learning Curve Group a fantastic place to work!



Although we have some great benefits, we know that one of our biggest perks is the incredible People & Culture we have been lucky enough to create. Don't just take our word for it though, you can hear from some of our Purple People here:



In addition to working for a company that has been listed as the top 100 companies to work for in 2023, you'll have access to below benefits:
26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays Buy & Sell an additional 5 days each year Length of service annual leave increments starting at 2 years Healthcare Scheme Tech Scheme Ikea Scheme Cycle to work Scheme Paid Volunteer day each year Early Finish Fridays on the last Friday of every month Student / Teacher Discount Uniform

HEAD OFFICE PERKS

We wish we could provide these to all, but as a national company its not always possible. However these perks are available to all staff when they attend our incredible Head Office space.
Electric Car charging points Free fruit, Coffee and Tea Onsite Shower Prayer room on request or list of nearest available places of worship

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

You're unique - and we love that about you. As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.



Don't just take our word for it though! Our commitment to a number of covenants and pledges will show you just how serious we are about equal opportunities for all.

Halo Code

Learning Curve Group stand against hair discrimination in the workplace and champion the right for our Purple People to embrace Afro-Hairstyles including including, but not limited to, afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs, headscarves, and wraps.

Disability Confident Leader

Disability Confident Leader status is the highest level of the scheme. It is awarded to organisations that act as champions for the rights of disabled people within their networks and who lead the way to help other businesses to become disability confident. At LCG we understand the need to remove barriers to create a level playing field. That's why if you require any reasonable adjustments to the interview and/or workplace, we welcome a discussion.

Armed Forces Covenant Gold

12% of our entire workforce are veterans of the armed forces and as such as its only right we show our support by pledging to the Armed Forces Covenant. It is a promise to those who serve or who have served, and their families, which says we will do all we can to ensure they are treated fairly and not disadvantaged in their day-to-day lives. As part of this promise, Reservists will receive an additional 10 days paid leave to attend training.
Domestic Abuse Covenant Care Leaver Covenant Working Chance Ban the box

Recruitment Checks

Learners are at the centre of everything we do so we are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. This means for some of our roles, we need to carry out certain checks to ascertain someone's suitability for working with learners.




As this role will not include regulated activity with learners, a DBS is not required. However, you will be required to provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

Education Level

NVQ/Diploma

Level of Vocational Experience

3 years

Applications Close Date

31 Jan 2026