Location
London Borough of Ealing

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£104,784 - £110,703 per annum (Inclusive)

About the Role
Ealing is one of London’s most dynamic and diverse boroughs, home to vibrant towns, strong communities and major regeneration opportunities. We are ambitious for our residents and committed to becoming a council that is modern, preventative, neighbourhood-focused and trusted.

We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Director of Communications to shape how the council presents itself to the world. This is a critical strategic leadership role, working directly with the Leader, Cabinet and Strategic Leadership Team to build confidence in the council, strengthen civic pride and ensure residents have the information, voice and influence they need.

You will lead a modern, proactive communications service that understands our communities, tells compelling stories about the council and borough, anticipates reputational risks and delivers high-impact campaigns that make a real difference to people’s lives. You will oversee media, digital channels, brand, campaigns and public engagement functions, ensuring the council speaks with one clear, confident and inclusive voice.

We are looking for a strategic thinker, a trusted adviser, a brilliant communicator and a leader who brings creativity, resilience and political acumen. You will have experience operating in a complex, high-profile environment and the ability to inspire multi-disciplinary teams to do their best work.

Equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging are integral to our organisation and borough. We aim to broaden diversity in senior roles and particularly welcome applications from people who represent the diversity of our communities. We value humanity, humour, camaraderie, learning and risk-taking as much as excellence. We seek a leader who will guide teams with care and bravery, open space for challenging conversations and rigorously advance equity in our work and ways of being. Someone who pushes us to be better at showing up for one another and for our mission of reimagining local government so that it works for everyone.

The successful candidate will join a talented and cohesive management team, lead a department of top-quality professionals, and be part of an organisation with an appetite for innovation and continuous improvement.

If you want to help shape the future of one of London’s most exciting boroughs—and play a vital role in strengthening public trust and confidence—we would love to hear from you.

Experience
Proven experience operating in a complex, high-profile environment. Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and deliver strategic communications that build confidence and civic pride.

About you
A strategic thinker and trusted adviser with excellent communication skills. Creative, resilient and politically astute. Committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. Able to foster a culture of care, bravery and continuous improvement within teams. Passionate about public service and reimagining local government to work for everyone.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications and a track record of senior leadership in communications or related fields are desirable. Right to work in the UK is required. This role is subject to Enhanced Vetting clearance.