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Our client is a large local government organisation and looking for an experienced Senior Comms professional to join their team
This is initially a 3 month contract which may be extended for the right applicant
You will have
Significant experience in leading and delivering communications across all communications disciplines including campaigns, digital, marketing and media
Significant experience/knowledge of digital and social media content creation and an in-depth knowledge of how to tailor content for different social media platforms
Significant experience of providing direct advice and briefing to senior managers and/or elected members on communications
Significant experience of working in a highly pressured environment and delivering results to tight deadlines
Experience of working with the media, both proactively pitching stories and managing inquiries and issues
Experience of using insight and data to create communications plans and evaluate results
Experience and understanding of how to handle communications for a business, organisation, public sector or third sector body in a crisis
Proven ability to find solutions to communications problems and to take necessary action, using all available channels including digital, media and internal communications
A good understanding of local government, the services provided by local councils, and the responsibilities a council has to its residents
Excellent writing skills with a clear, concise and lively prose style, and the ability to write clearly for a range of different audiences?
Excellent oral communications skills and the ability to maintain effective relationships at every level of an organisation
PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS INSIDE SCOPE OF IR35
HYBRID WORKING AVAILABLE
