Chief Strategic Communications Officer
BPAS are an independent healthcare charity which, for more than 55 years, has been advocating and caring for women and couples who decide to end a pregnancy. We are the leading specialist of abortion advice and treatment in the UK.
Over the last 12 months we have gone through significant organisational change and are putting in place a new leadership structure, supported by a Senior Operational Team.
BPAS vision is for a society in which women are trusted to make their own reproductive choices with access to the information and services needed to exercise those choices.
The Chief Strategic Communications Officer is an integral part of the Executive Leadership Team, sharing the collective responsibility for the key issues facing BPAS.
You will be a values-driven leader who can inspire staff, trustees, as well as wider stakeholders, fostering an inclusive culture driven by our collective purpose. You will enhance and drive our reputation as a sector leader on advocacy and law reform in abortion care, building a strong advocacy, research and communications function to evidence, protect, and defend abortion rights for women.
Duties of the Role
The role of the Chief Strategic Communications Officer is vital to BPAS's mission of advocating for and providing compassionate care in reproductive health.
As a key member of the C-Suite, you will have shared responsibility for the overall strategy and success of the organisation, ensuring that our vision and mission are clearly communicated and effectively championed across all levels. You will lead BPAS's strategic communications, marketing, advocacy, and research functions, ensuring that our messaging resonates with a diverse range of stakeholders from government officials, Whitehall, NHSE, CQC and sector partners and policymakers to service users and the public.
About You
We are seeking a highly experienced leader in strategic communications with a proven track record at the C-suite level. You will bring expertise in advocacy, media relations, crisis communication, and stakeholder engagement, ideally within the healthcare, charity, or human rights sectors.Your ability to influence, inspire, and drive social change through evidence-based communication will be crucial in maintaining and enhancing BPAS's reputation as a leader in reproductive rights.
Above all, we are looking for a leader who is aligned with our values, passionate about our mission, and committed to advancing the rights and well-being of the women we serve
Further information of the role requirements is outlined within the candidate briefing pack which is available to download from our website.
If you require a confidential conversation, please reach out to the recruitment team - recruitment@bpas.org
Indicative Timetable:
Closing date for applications: 9am - Friday 4th October 2024.Preliminary Interviews (In Leamington Spa): WC 21st October.
Final Interviews (In Leamington Spa): WC 28th October.
To apply, please visit our website via the button below.
All applications should be sent to recruitment@bpas.org and must quote reference CSCO and include the below:
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV) with education and professional qualifications and full employment history. Please include daytime and evening telephone contact numbers and e-mail addresses.
- A supporting statement that should outline your motivation for applying, what you believe you can bring to the role, and how your skills and experience align with the role description and candidate profile.
- Responses to the applications questions within the candidate pack.