Head of Communications

Why Faculty? We established Faculty in 2014 because we thought that AI would be the most important technology of our time. Since then, we’ve worked with over 350 global customers to transform their performance through human-centric AI. You can read about our real-world impact here .

We don’t chase hype cycles. We innovate, build and deploy responsible AI which moves the needle - and we know a thing or two about doing it well. We bring an unparalleled depth of technical, product and delivery expertise to our clients who span government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences and defence.

Our business, and reputation, is growing fast and we’re always on the lookout for individuals who share our intellectual curiosity and desire to build a positive legacy through technology. AI is an epoch-defining technology, join a company where you’ll be empowered to envision its most powerful applications, and to make them happen.

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 Interview Process Talent Team Screen (30 mins) Introduction interview with the Hiring Manager (45 mins) Panel Interview (60 minutes) Final Stage Interview with the CEO (30 mins) Our Recruitment Ethos We aim to grow the best team - not the most similar one.

We know that diversity of individuals fosters diversity of thought, and that strengthens our principle of seeking truth. And we know from experience that diverse teams deliver better work, relevant to the world in which we live. We’re united by a deep intellectual curiosity and desire to use our abilities for measurable positive impact.

We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, religions and sexual orientations. 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 If you don’t feel you meet all the requirements, but are excited by the role and know you bring some key strengths, please don't hesitate in applying as you might be right for this role, or other roles.

We are open to conversations about part-time hours.