Better Society Capital appoints new Head of Communications

Better Society Capital approached Society to partner on the appointment of its new Head of Communications. 

Better Society Capital is UK's leading social impact investor. Its mission is to grow the amount of money invested in tackling social issues and inequalities in the UK. This senior leadership communications role leads on the organisation’s digital presence and policy/media engagement strategy with the aim of informing and inspiring potential investors and partners, amplifying learnings and influencing systems change across the social investment arena. 

Society approached communications leaders across the UK with ties to the social finance sector, and experience in setting and implementing communications strategies that make social investment strategies accessible and broadly understood. Finding a collaborative, inclusive and engaging manager/influencer was also important, as highlighted in the Open Hour webinar that we facilitated between the Better Society Capital hiring team and candidates. 

Nica Gordon, People and Talent Officer at Better Society Capital shared “progress update meetings were always very helpful, and I particularly liked that Society continuously asked for our opinion on their search to make sure they were finding us the right candidates. We’re confident we’ve successfully appointed a candidate who aligns with our values and we’re very excited for her to get started! The candidate pool we received in general was brilliant. So yes, I would definitely recommend!”

The position drew broad interest and candidates praised both Society’s support through the process and their opportunity to hear from Better Society Capital during their Open Hour webinar. The successful candidate, Hannah Millard is an experienced PR and Communications Director with extensive experience of working across the private and public sectors.

We would like to wish Hannah and all at Better Society Capital the very best!