Communications and Engagement Manager - Local Authority
Location: BS1 6AL, Hybrid working - 2 days office based + 3 days WFH
Start date: ASAP
Contract duration: 3+ months
Working hours: Mon - Fri, 08:30 - 17:00, 37 hours per week
Pay rate: £350 per day PAYE
Key Responsibilities:
Lead communications and engagement for one directorate within the organisation.
Develop and deliver on time and to budget effective communications and engagement activities.
Lead on the development and delivery of high impact communications.
Maintain a communications grid of all key activities.
Procure and manage relevant creative and professional services to ensure effective delivery of communication and engagement activities.Skills and experience:
Demonstrable experience in a senior communications role.
Experience of leading a team, setting objectives and managing performance.
Proven experience of crafting narratives and messaging and writing for a range of communications channels, such as business cases, newsletters, reports, news releases, social media, web content.
Experience of managing communications and engagement, working closely with external organisations and the public
Recognised professional qualification (eg CIPR or CIM diploma), or the equivalent level of knowledge gained through significant demonstrable experience in a directly related area of work. Disclaimer: By applying for this role, you give consent for your information to be forwarded to our Client(s) and information of which may be retained within our databases therefore also agreeing to be represented by i-jobs with respect of the vacancy you're applying