Vice President of Communications (U.K)

• Based in London, this person will shape how Condé Nast, its brands and its leaders show up across the British media and cultural landscape
• The remit spans the full breadth of the business: from Condé Nast’s commercial strategy and corporate reputation to the journalism, editors, talent and cultural moments behind brands including Vogue, GQ, WIRED, Condé Nast Traveller, Glamour, Tatler, House & Garden and The World of Interiors
• This is both a U.K. leadership role and a senior position within Condé Nast’s global communications team. The VP will lead the U.K. communications team, advise senior executives and editorial leaders, and work closely with communications colleagues around the world on issues and opportunities that increasingly cross markets
• The leadership role reports to the Global Communications Officer and the position is based in London
• Own Condé Nast’s communications strategy and reputation in the U.K., with a clear point of view on where the company and its brands should be part of the conversation
• Lead corporate, business and brand communications across Condé Nast’s U.K. portfolio, spanning commercial priorities, editorial initiatives, talent, launches, partnerships and major cultural moments
• Lead and develop the U.K. communications team, setting priorities and creating ambitious, high-quality work across a complex portfolio of brands
• Serve as a senior member of the global communications team, working closely with the Chief Communications Officer and senior communications leadership on company-wide priorities and issues
• Advise and position senior U.K. and European leaders on media strategy, messaging, speaking opportunities and reputation
• Advise editorial leaders how to achieve maximum impact and external awareness for their work. Implement plans to do so
• Build communications around Condé Nast’s journalism and editorial leadership, identifying where our editors, writers and creative talent can shape conversations beyond our own platforms
• Bring a deep understanding of the British news, business, media, technology and cultural landscape, spotting opportunities early and knowing when Condé Nast should lead a conversation, join one or stay out of it
• Maintain strong relationships with influential journalists and editors across national, business, trade, broadcast and cultural media
• Lead communications through sensitive and high-profile issues, providing clear counsel to senior leaders and coordinating responses across functions and markets
• Work closely with editorial, commercial, consumer marketing, people and other teams to turn business priorities into compelling external narratives
• Write and oversee sharp, high-quality communications materials, from messaging and executive briefs to announcements, Q&As and statements
• Help shape how Condé Nast communicates globally, bringing ideas, judgment and lessons from the U.K. market to the wider communications organisation

Benefits

• Domestic Partner Benefit Extensions
• Free Mental Health Services
• Assistance in Refinancing Student Loans
• Long-term Remote Work Pilot
• Extended Bereavement leave
• Extended Parental Leave
• Added Adoption Financial Support

A track record of advising senior executives and high-profile talent, including in complex or sensitive situationsApproximately 12+ years of relevant communications experience. We are more interested in the depth and quality of that experience than where you acquired itA sophisticated understanding of how media consumption, platforms and influence are changing, particularly in the U.K., and what that means for modern communicationsDemonstrated ability to lead teams through uncertainty and change, providing a steady and confident hand during business transformationDeep knowledge of the U.K. media landscape and strong, current relationships with the journalists and editors who shape business, media and cultural conversationsThe ability to operate effectively across a global organization, building strong relationships across markets, brands and functionsProven experience in managing enterprise-level accountability, ensuring communications strategy is seamlessly aligned with broader business objectives and cultural valuesExceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to make complicated ideas clear, concise and compellingSignificant crisis and issues-management experience, with the judgment to operate calmly and decisively when the stakes are highExperience leading and developing high-performing communications teamsA problem-solver that tries new approaches and unexpected ideasA senior communications leader with significant experience in media, publishing, entertainment or another business where brands, talent, culture and corporate reputation intersectThe ability to move comfortably between corporate reputation and brand storytelling, and to understand how the two reinforce each otherExcellent news judgment and a strong instinct for what makes a story, rather than simply what makes an announcement

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