Communciations Manager - Public Sector

Are you a highly skilled Communications Account Manager looking for an exciting new challenge? We are seeking a proactive and experienced communications professional to be the lead point of contact for all communication requirements within a defined portfolio area.

In this role, you will be responsible for devising, managing, and overseeing the delivery of cross-cutting, audience-led communications plans. You'll support senior leaders and managers with strategic advice on communications campaign planning, reputation management, and media relations. A key aspect of this position involves promoting and defending the organization's reputation through local, regional, national, specialist, and broadcast media. This includes managing media enquiries, identifying proactive media opportunities, writing news releases, issuing statements, and placing features. You will also act as the main communications point of contact for your portfolio, attending meetings with senior stakeholders.

A significant part of your responsibility will involve editing the organisation's magazine to a very high standard, and outside of that, primarily supporting with press work and written content. This will leverage your strong writing, editorial, and press skills, which will be tested at interview, and your background in press and publications.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing and implementing successful audience-led communication strategies, along with substantial experience in external and internal communication techniques. You should also have experience in developing and delivering widespread media coverage and communications campaigns that drive resident satisfaction and positive behaviour change. Excellent oral and written skills are essential, with the ability to prepare high quality, effective publicity materials to tight deadlines.

A relevant professional communications qualification in public relations, marketing or related field is required. You should also have a proven track record of working successfully in journalism, communications or public relations. An understanding of the issues involved in communicating via the internet, Intranet and social media is also important.

This role requires the ability to work evenings and weekends with appropriate notice as part of an on call media service. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for effective communication and a desire to make a demonstrable impact, we encourage you to apply!

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