At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global communications and shape the narrative of a premier AI company.
- Company: Join Faculty, a rapidly expanding applied AI company with a dynamic culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy unlimited annual leave, private healthcare, and family-friendly flexibility.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in AI communications and work closely with top executives.
- Qualifications: Over a decade of experience in strategic communications and a deep understanding of AI.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
About the role
As the Head of Communications at Faculty, you will lead our global external narrative and shape the story of a premier applied AI company entering a phase of rapid expansion. You will serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, including our CEO, while managing high‑stakes media relations, executive positioning, and corporate communications. Operating dynamically across both scale‑up environments and complex matrixed networks, you will drive integrated communication strategies that elevate our brand, advance our commercial goals, and anchor our reputation in the safe, widespread adoption of AI.
What you’ll be doing
- Co‑owning the overarching communications strategy and defining the external voice of Faculty to ensure a unique, thought‑provoking, and news‑generating market presence.
- Partnering deeply with the co‑founder and CEO to thoughtfully advise on executive communications and position them as a leading global voice on AI.
- Scaling the external communications programme comprehensively across media relations, executive profiles, client communications, and crisis management.
- Building a robust network of key relationships across internal teams and partner organisations to deeply understand how AI impacts our industries and customers.
- Translating complex technical AI developments and operational breakthroughs into highly accessible, impactful narratives for diverse global audiences.
- Collaborating closely with marketing and international growth leaders to design, coordinate, and execute highly integrated brand strategies.
Who we’re looking for
- You bring over a decade of experience leading external, executive, and strategic communications for a prominent technology brand or within a premier PR firm.
- You possess a deep understanding of the global AI discourse and a proven ability to craft, evolve, and deliver compelling corporate narratives.
- You excel at working hand‑in‑glove with C‑suite leaders and founders, quickly earning trust through sound judgment, integrity, and a strong bias for delivery.
- You demonstrate a parsimonious communication style, backed by exceptional writing skills to precisely draft everything from executive keynotes to corporate narratives.
- You exhibit a collaborative leadership mindset, with a track record of mentoring highly capable teams and driving alignment across complex, cross‑functional disciplines.
- You are comfortable navigating the modern media mix, displaying equal confidence placing spokespeople across emerging platforms as you do with traditional media.
Our Recruitment Ethos
We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, religions and sexual orientations. Our diversity statement reflects our commitment to fostering inclusive teams.
Some of our standout benefits
- Unlimited Annual Leave Policy
- Private healthcare and dental
- Enhanced parental leave
- Family‑Friendly Flexibility & Flexible working
- Sanctus Coaching
- Hybrid Working
Head of Communications employer: Faculty
At Faculty, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions innovation and inclusivity in the rapidly evolving field of AI. Our dynamic work culture fosters collaboration and creativity, offering unlimited annual leave, private healthcare, and family-friendly flexibility to ensure a healthy work-life balance. With ample opportunities for professional growth and mentorship, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our global narrative while working alongside visionary leaders in a supportive environment.
