Head of Marketing and Communications

Wallingford, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: £ 55000 - 70000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At HR Wallingford we design smart resilient solutions across the natural and built environments to help everyone live and work more sustainably with water. By harnessing research data insights and the power of our collective expertise we help the world to better understand the changing influence and impact of water.

Were looking for an experienced and creative marketing leader to join our team as Head of Marketing and this pivotal role you will shape and deliver our global marketing and communications strategy strengthening brand visibility reputation and engagement across diverse sectors.

Based in Wallingford Oxfordshire with an option for hybrid working you will lead an established team and oversee all aspects of marketing and communications including brand management digital strategy content creation media relations and internal communications. You will manage budgets and resources effectively ensuring our campaigns and initiatives deliver measurable impact and align with our strategic goals.

This is a varied and influential role with key responsibilities including:

Development and hands-on delivery of integrated marketing and communications strategies
Leadership of brand management and digital marketing initiatives
Oversight of content strategy and storytelling across multiple channels
Management of internal communications to support organisational culture and change
Media relations and reputation management including crisis communications
Support for product marketing and external engagement activities

About you

To be successful you will have:

A degree in Marketing Communications Business or a related discipline or equivalent senior-level experience
Proven track record in leading marketing and communications strategies at a senior level
Expertise in brand management digital marketing and content strategy
Strong experience in media relations and reputation management
Demonstrated leadership and team management skills
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling narratives
Experience managing budgets and delivering cost-effective campaigns

You will be a strategic and collaborative thinker with excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands. Creativity adaptability and strong stakeholder engagement skills are essential along with excellent written and verbal communication.

We value diverse perspectives and welcome candidates who bring curiosity empathy and a commitment to continuous learning.

This role requires regular presence at our Wallingford office so you should be within a good commutable distance. We support flexible working arrangements to help you balance professional and personal commitments.

Further information

Download a full job description and person specification.
Check out our exceptional benefits at from 55000 - 70000 dependant on experience.
We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer both hybrid working and flexi-time. We are also open to exploring other flexible working arrangements including part-time.
The closing date for applications is 2^nd March 2026

How to apply

If you are excited about this role but unsure whether youre the right fit we encourage you to apply. Were also happy to answer any questions by emailing

Interested Please applyproviding your CV with covering letter.

Additional information

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HR Wallingford are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate and work to create an inclusive culture across our business.

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