Communications Manager

Are you an experienced Communications Manager?

Are you ready to drive real change and help Southend achieve its carbon-neutral vision by 2030?

This Communications Manager role offers a unique chance to make an impact that lasts, setting the stage for a cleaner, greener future through SUEZ’s new partnership with Southend City Council. If developing a strategic communication plan, leveraging project management skills, and engaging diverse stakeholders to build community support sounds like your kind of challenge, then this could be the role for you. We’re seeking someone who either has experience with new contract mobilisations or is an established communications professional passionate about sustainability and driving real change. If this sounds like you, put your name forward today!

About the Role

• £41,870 - £53,385 per annum + Car or Car Allowance + 10% Bonus + Benefits
• Offered on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

What Will I be Doing?

• The purpose of the Southend Communications Manager role is to fulfil SUEZ's contractual obligations in the mobilisation phase of the contract and subsequent roll out of a new collection service, developing and delivering a communications strategy and a stakeholder engagement and education plans
• The role is part of SUEZ's communications team and also the contract team, reporting to the regional communications manager with a dotted line into the contract manager.
• The role involves liaising with the client on a regular basis as well as politicians from all tiers of government. The position holder will be expected to proactively build relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate communications and to build a positive climate within which to operate.
• A key component of the role going forward will be to develop and deliver the aforementioned strategy and plan, which is signed off by the client and head of external communications with input from the contract manager.
• The role will have responsibility and accountability for delivering this strategy and will be expected to agree, with the client, and contract manager, objective, best-practice, measurement criteria.
• The Communications Manager will also be expected to contribute to the overall contract strategy and delivery as a member of the contract's management team.

What are the Requirements?

• Ideally the candidate should have solid Public Relations knowledge, having worked either in-house for a similar organisation or in the public sector. They should ideally hold a relevant degree and be able to demonstrate past professional development activities.
• Thinking strategically and manage the production and delivery of a Communications strategy and Stakeholder engagement and education plan which meet the requirements of the contract, client and stakeholders
• Understanding and implementing effective issues management on challenging issues.
• Identifying and capitalising on media and communications opportunities across all mediums within Southend, while developing strong relationships with key media
• Exceptional writing skills and ability to write clear, concise and engaging copy for a wide range of audiences and for a wide range of purposes - both internal and external
• Technical know-how in, and current knowledge of, behaviour change techniques and education initiatives
• Experience of managing third-party creative services suppliers, such as photographers, videographers and graphic artists
• Commitment to continual professional development and an understanding of communications best-practice

Who we are

At SUEZ the efficient and sustainable management of resources around the globe is at the heart of everything we do. Respect - acting ethically and with integrity - is one of our core values. We’re passionate about the environment and believe in protecting our world.With true team spirit, we can give our customers a standard of service that goes above and beyond and ensure that our local communities have access to essential water and waste services.

We thank our people for all they do with development opportunities, wide-ranging benefits and rewards that reflect their hard work. In a friendly, supportive environment, you’ll be inspired to grow and play your part in creating a better future for all.

*No agencies please*