£71K/yr
Birmingham, England
Contract, Variable

Head of Communications

Posted by Michael Page Digital.

Maintain a clear overview of our strategic goals and how the communications function can contribute to securing them.

Lead the development and implementation of strategies for us to effectively communicate our vision, role and work to internal and external audiences

Client Details

Public Sector

Description

  • Provide strategic and tactical communications advice and support to the Director General, Unitary Board, Executive Team, Regional Directors
  • Provide timely and good quality media support to the organisation and in particular the Operations function on a 24/7 basis
  • Provide effective two-way communication and engagement with staff, in particular to engage them in delivery of the strategic plan, embedding our new values and cultural change to achieve our aims
  • Provide a high-quality corporate communication service covering publications, marketing, events management, editing etc.
  • Maintain and develop our external and internal websites and develop our use of social media
  • Ensure that we have clear, relevant, user friendly policy and guidance on matters such as house style, branding etc. and that their use is supported.
  • Evaluate and continually improve all communications activity

Profile

  • Professional, senior level communications experience in an organisation with a high public profile and a track record of advising at the most senior level
  • Extensive experience of working with the media in a high profile, national organisation including an up-to-date knowledge of social media and the way it can work alongside traditional media
  • Proven ability to develop and deliver high quality and innovative strategic communications campaigns internally and externally across a range of channels with a track record in evaluation to ensure efficient and effective use of resources

Job Offer

6 month contract with potential to extend

Salary c70k pro rata

Hybrid working

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