Head of Communications

We are seeking a highly strategic and trusted Head of Communications to lead all aspects of corporate communications for a growth-focused private equity firm. This is a senior, discreet role reporting to and working closely with the Managing Partner to manage and protect the firm’s reputation, ensure consistency of messaging, and support the firm’s relationships with investors, founders, and key stakeholders.The successful candidate will have deep experience in corporate communications, reputation management, and financial services, with the judgment and discretion required to operate in a private and commercially sensitive environment. This role is central to articulating the firm’s investment philosophy and value creation approach, while maintaining a measured and thoughtful external presence.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and oversee a clear communications framework that supports the firm’s long-term strategy and growth investment focusAdvise the Managing Partner and senior leadership on reputation, positioning, and sensitive communication mattersManage external communications carefully and selectively, ensuring controlled and consistent messaging across media, digital channels, and stakeholder groupsCraft narrative and content that support the firm’s relationships with founders, LPs, and the wider market, with an emphasis on clarity, accuracy, and strategic intentPartner with Investor Relations to ensure alignment of communications with fundraising cycles, LP updates, and broader stakeholder engagementProvide discreet support to portfolio companies on communications during key events such as funding rounds, exits, leadership changes, or market developmentsLead internal communications to support alignment, culture, and engagement within a growing firmOversee and manage communications partners and advisers as necessaryExperience and SkillsProven experience in corporate or financial communications, ideally within private equity, growth capital, asset management, or a related environmentDemonstrated ability to operate with discretion, judgment, and a low-visibility approach, managing complex and sensitive communication issuesStrong capability in shaping and controlling corporate narrative and reputationEstablished media and stakeholder understanding, with the ability to manage relationships strategically rather than publiclyExcellent writing, messaging, and content development skills, with a disciplined, concise communication styleExperience managing agencies, budgets, and senior internal relationships.Familiarity with ESG and responsible investment communications is beneficialHighly discreet, thoughtful, and trusted by senior leadershipStrong strategic thinker, with the ability to advise at Partner and Board levelCalm, composed, and effective under pressureCommercially astute, with an ability to balance transparency with confidentialityCollaborative and relationship-driven, with a measured communication styleHere at Sapio Consulting we are not only proud to be equal opportunity employers in our own right but are also committed to and in the privileged position of being able to support each and every one of our clients and partners in their Diversity & Inclusion objectives and initiatives. Our clients are equal opportunity employers and on their behalf we welcome candidates, applicants or prospective applicants regardless Age, Disability, Neurodiversity, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender identity or expression, Marriage or Civil Partnership or Partnership status, Pregnancy and Maternity or Parental status, Race, Religion or Beliefs, and Political Opinion.