Director of Communications and Public Affairs

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Canterbury
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Director
CATEGORY
Management & Operations
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SKILLS

Leadership Strategic Communication Public Affairs Stakeholder Management Media Relations Brand Positioning Team Management Crisis Communications

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Director of Communications and Public Affairs

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] | Canterbury, Kent | £54,979 per annum | Permanent - Full Time

Job Description

We are seeking an exceptional leader to join us in the newly created role of Director of Communications & Public Affairs.

This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to shape how one of the UK’s leading regional theatres communicates its ambition, influence and impact. At a time of significant growth – spanning artistic production, artist development, learning programmes and major capital projects – the Director of Communications & Public Affairs will lead how [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] positions itself with audiences, partners, stakeholders and decision‑makers, strengthening its reputation and voice locally, regionally and nationally.

Please see our recruitment pack for further information about this role.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an inclusive and disability confident employer. We value difference and recruit by merit based on fair and open competition. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique.

We want to work with people who are ambitious, creative, inclusive and supportive. If you would like to have a discussion about the role, please contact Executive Director Kate via email at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Closing date: Friday 29 May 2026

Recruitment pack: Download PDF (1.59MB)

How to Apply

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