Head of Campaigns

Date: 17 Dec 2025

Location:

Oxford/ Hybrid, GB, OX4 4DQ

Company: Nominet

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Hybrid, with a minimum of 20% in the Oxford office per month

About Us:

We’re Nominet – a world-leading domain name registry operating at the heart of the UK internet. While we're best known for running .UK domains, our DNS expertise also underpins critical internet infrastructure that government services, including the NHS, rely on.

As a public benefit company, our work has a positive impact on society. Alongside our work as the national domain name registry, we support programmes that use technology to improve people’s lives by making the internet safe and resilient.

The Role:

We are looking for a Head of Campaigns to help tell our story and engage key audiences.

As Head of Campaigns, you will lead the development and execution of integrated, high-impact campaigns that build Nominet’s brand, support strategic change programmes, and drive engagement across multiple stakeholders. You will harness specialist expertise around the business to tell a coherent, credible, and compelling story about who we are and the value we bring. 

This role is pivotal in aligning campaign efforts with our strategic goals, driving consistency and excellence across all touchpoints and ensuring measurable impact.

What You'll Be Doing:

Campaign Strategy & Execution 

Shape and lead integrated engagement campaigns to support strategic priorities

Coordinate cross-functional corporate campaign delivery that reaches multiple audience groups (for example: members, policymakers, employees).

Develop campaign plans with clear objectives, messaging, tactics, timelines, KPIs, and budget oversight.

Content, Research & Thought Leadership 

Lead the development of original content, including thought leadership, whitepapers, and research reports, to position Nominet as a trusted voice in the domain name industry and the internet community

Translate complex technical or strategic themes into compelling, audience-appropriate narratives.

Creative, Events & Brand Oversight 

Oversee the in-house creative team to ensure consistent brand expression across all media and channels.

Lead the planning and execution of Nominet-led events, public benefit and sponsorship activities to enhance brand visibility and stakeholder engagement.

Digital & Web 

Own the company website as a key engagement and brand platform, ensuring it reflects campaign priorities and delivers an excellent user experience.

Collaborate on SEO, analytics, and content strategies to optimise visibility and impact.

Internal Communications 

Work with internal stakeholders to plan and deliver effective internal communications that align with external messaging and support change programmes.

Develop campaigns that inform, engage, and inspire employees around strategic priorities.

Corporate Reporting & Stakeholder Communications 

Lead the production of compelling reporting of our contribution through corporate publications, ensuring alignment with brand and strategy

Support the delivery of transparent and timely communications to key stakeholders.

About You:

Essential:

Proven experience in senior campaign, brand, or communications roles, ideally in a purpose-led, regulated, or technology-focused environment.
Track record of delivering successful integrated campaigns across multiple audiences and channels.
Skilled in leading creative teams, agency relationships, and event delivery.
Strong understanding of digital content strategy, UX, SEO, and analytics.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to translate complex ideas into clear narratives.

Nice to have:

Experience in corporate reporting and governance communications.
Budget management and reporting expertise.

What To Expect Next:

1st stage: Introduction call with a member of the TA team (45 mins)

2nd stage: Hiring manager interview (60 mins)

3rd stage: Psychometric assessment (1-2 hours)

4th stage: Presentation, Leadership & Values Interview (115 mins)

What We Offer:

Hybrid & Flexible Working
Early Finish Friday – Working week of 34 hours with full-time pay. (Finish at midday on Friday) 
30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the ability to purchase an additional 5 days. 
Private Medical Insurance + Employee Assistance Programme 
Medicash
Pension Scheme (Matched to 7%)
Annual Bonus Scheme 
Family Leave (Enhanced)
Electric vehicle scheme with on-site charging points* 
Rewards platform with access to discounts at hundreds of shops, restaurants etc.*
*Flexible Benefits

Diversity Statement:

We're passionate about creating a workplace where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered. Somewhere we can benefit from all forms of diversity and discover the true value in our differences. If there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know

Security Statement

Nominet is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of the internet and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment by participating in the relevant security and screening processes. All roles working for Nominet will be subject to a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. Some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.