Director of Communications, DET UK

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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About the role...

Were looking for a Director UK DET Comms Lead to own the narrative positioning and integrated communications for the Duolingo English Test (DET) in the UK. You will localize the global DET strategy for UK audiences translate product and policy updates into clear credible stories for universities employers regulators and learners and build repeatable programs that drive awareness trust and adoption across the UK market. This role sits within Global Communications and partners closely with the DET business Product Policy/Legal Marketing Data and regional PR leads to ensure messages are consistent evidencebased and measurable while advancing UKspecific goals.

You will...

Define and own the UK market communications strategy and annual priorities for DET across audiences (admissions decisionmakers employers regulators educators and learners) aligning with DET business goals and regional needs.
Build an alwayson UK story pipeline that translates product improvements efficacy data access/affordability proof points and policy updates into credible narratives and media moments that reinforce trust and category leadership.
Lead integrated announcement planning for UKrelevant DET updates (product research partnerships policy) including message architecture FAQs spokesperson prep and toolkits for local adaptation and amplification.
Establish standards templates and operating rhythms with crossfunctional partners (Product Policy/Legal Marketing Data regional PR) so DET communications are timely accurate and consistent across UK channels.
Prepare executives and DET spokespeople for highvisibility UK opportunities with talking points databacked proof and clear briefings; coach for clarity and credibility.
Create simple measurement for UK comms effectiveness tracking narrative penetration share of voice sentiment among priority audiences and signals tied to consideration and adoptionthen use insights to optimize programs.
Anticipate UKspecific issues and coordinate with Comms Legal/Policy and DET leadership on proactive guidance and disciplined responses that protect brand trust and regulatory confidence.
Partner with regional PR teams to adapt core DET narratives for the UK and collaborate on opportunities that support institutional adoption and credibility.

You have...

10 years in communications with significant experience in product corporate or policy communications for a tech or education company; UK or multimarket responsibility preferred.
A track record building or transforming communications systems and standards at scale with clear measurement of impact on trust consideration or adoption.
Exceptional writing and editing skills; you distill complex concepts (assessment AI validity policy) into clear concise messages and toolkits for multiple audiences and channels.
Experience planning and executing integrated announcement moments with crossfunctional partners (Product Legal/Policy Marketing Data) including executive/spokesperson preparation.
High judgment and issue management skills in sensitive or regulated contexts; comfortable coordinating rapid accurate updates across stakeholders.
Operational excellence: adept at standing up workflows calendars templates and feedback loops that increase clarity and speed across teams.
Ability to work from or relocate to London UK.

Exceptional candidates will have...

Demonstrated success shaping category understanding and trust through evidencebased storytelling (e.g. efficacy access affordability) in education or assessment.
Experience partnering with policy legal and research teams to communicate changes to standards security or compliance with clarity and credibility.
Background preparing founders or senior executives for highvisibility moments tied to product or policy narratives.
Experience building comms metrics frameworks tied to trust and consideration signals across priority audiences and markets.
Familiarity working with regional PR models enabling locally resonant storytelling while maintaining global message consistency.

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Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. Its a big mission and thats where you come in!At Duolingo youll join a team that cares about educating our users experimenting with big ideas making fact-based decisions and finding innovative so...