Senior Communications Manager

Lorien • Edinburgh, SCT, United Kingdom • 4d ago

Job Description

SENIOR COMMUNICATION MANAGER - INITIAL 3 months - INSIDE IR35

One of Loriens leading Edinburgh based Public Sector Client is looking for a highly experienced Senior Communication Manager to join there team starting in the New year for an initial 3 month contract.

As a minimum, you will have both communications training and experience.

Essential criteria:

Excellent oral and written communications and engagement skills including experience of drafting or presenting a wide range of material and resources for the media, social media, stakeholders, and the public
Excellent interpersonal skills to support productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
Ability to offer constructive challenge in a productive way where appropriate, including with senior office bearers
Ability to work both autonomously and with colleagues to ensure a high volume and range of work is completed in a timely manner.
Experience and knowledge of website development or content management systems, media handling, events handling, and a solid working experience of social media management
Ability to proactively shape objectives and manage priorities productively with innovation and creativity
Political acuity and an understanding of the criminal justice system

Desirable skills: