Head of Communications - 9 month FTC
Ready to tell Sky’s story, protect its brand, and influence at the highest level?
Lead the Story. Shape the Narrative. Protect the Brand.
Team Overview
As Head of Communications, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping Sky’s corporate narrative, driving strategic communications, and protecting Sky’s reputation. Reporting directly to the Group Director of Corporate Affairs, you’ll play a key role within the Corporate Communications Leadership Team, overseeing communications strategies across Sky Content, Studios, and NOW, while collaborating with stakeholders at Comcast, NBCU, and SkyShowtime.
This role is ideal for a dynamic leader with a passion for storytelling, exceptional media relations expertise, and the ability to influence at the highest levels. You’ll thrive in both proactive campaigns and high-stakes reactive situations, ensuring Sky’s voice is impactful, authentic, and consistent.
What You’ll Do
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Lead Sky’s Corporate Communications Strategy – Drive the overarching comms strategy for Content, Studios, and NOW, ensuring alignment with Sky’s corporate objectives.
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Be a Trusted Advisor to Senior Leadership – Provide strategic counsel to executives, using data-driven insights to guide decisions on key external communications.
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Shape and Amplify the Sky Story – Build powerful storytelling moments that showcase Sky’s leadership, business contributions, and cultural impact across industries.
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Manage Media Relations at the Highest Level – Oversee senior executive media engagement, securing impactful interviews and enhancing Sky’s corporate profile.
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Crisis & Issues Management – Lead the response to sensitive situations with clarity, speed, and precision, providing calm, strategic guidance during high-pressure scenarios.
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Drive Team Excellence – Inspire, mentor, and manage the Corporate Communications team, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
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Oversee External Partnerships – Manage relationships with communication agencies, monitoring services, and crisis preparedness partners to ensure best-in-class support.
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Navigate Complex Stakeholder Environments – Liaise effectively with internal stakeholders, Comcast, NBCU, and SkyShowtime to manage competing priorities and align messaging.
What You’ll Bring
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Proven Leadership in Communications – Extensive experience leading large, high-performing comms teams, with a track record of designing and delivering high-profile campaigns.
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Strategic Decision-Making Skills – Ability to think critically, anticipate challenges, and make informed decisions under pressure, especially during crises.
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Expertise in Issues & Crisis Management – Hands-on experience handling sensitive issues with confidence, providing clarity and guidance to senior stakeholders.
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Strong Media Relations & Storytelling Skills – Proven ability to secure high-impact media coverage and craft compelling narratives that resonate with corporate audiences.
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Executive-Level Stakeholder Management – Comfortable advising Board-level executives, navigating complex dynamics, and influencing key business decisions.
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Exceptional Communication Skills – Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, with the ability to distill complex ideas into clear, concise messages.
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Proactive & Resourceful Mindset – A self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments, takes initiative, and consistently delivers results.
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Team Player & Mentor – A hands-on leader who leads by example, works alongside team members, and invests in developing talent across the comms function.
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Adaptability & Resilience – Strong ability to manage ambiguity, adapt to evolving priorities, and maintain composure in high-stakes situations.
Benefits
There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Here are just a few of our benefits:
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Free NOW TV package
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A generous pension package
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Private healthcare
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Hybrid, flexible working
How you'll work:
We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.
We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.
Inclusion:
At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working.
We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
