Strategic Communications Planning Partner

Could you be responsible for the communications strategies, plans and tools to deliver the external communications strategy for the British Red Cross? Our Strategic Communications Planning Partner will work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation to develop an integrated, audience-led, and cause-aligned communications approach. 

The work you do with the Red Cross will play a crucial role in advancing our mission to help people in crisis. Are you ready to join our cause and help us be here for humanity?

Wondering about what a day in the life of our Strategic Communications Planning Partner looks like? Here’s what you’ll be delivering:

Our Strategic Communications Planning partner will ensure we have the insights, plans, and tools to deliver impactful, audience-focused communications. You’ll horizon scan for emerging opportunities, identify knowledge gaps, and lead cross-organisational projects to strengthen our communications capability.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Supporting the leadership of our communications teams to develop and implement a communications strategy.
• Overseeing the external communications planning and briefing process.
• Partnering with directorates across the organisation to provide strategic communications advice. 
• Identifying strategic gaps in the insight which informs our communications strategy and helping to address them.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of our communications and helping to drive a culture of continuous improvement. Resulting in better organisational collaboration, an enhanced experience for internal stakeholders. Ultimately ensuring that we reach the right audience, with the right message, at the right time.

To be a successful Strategic Communications Planning Partner you’ll need the following:

• Ability to quickly collate, analyse and comprehend large amounts of information. Can develop actionable insights from various sources of data.
• Experience in developing communication strategies that deliver measurable outcomes.
• An inclusive and action-focused leadership style. The ability to bring cross-organisational teams together to influence, problem-solve and deliver the best results.
• Experience of successfully managing complex projects, involving multiple stakeholders, from start to finish.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to inspire, influence and engage internal and external audiences.
• A self-starter attitude; proactive and highly organised. Ability to work under pressure and often with changing priorities.

Interested? Closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 30th November 2025. Interviews will take place soon after.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

• Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
• Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme.
At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks. Including Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.

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