Communications Manager

Description:

Communication Manager

I am working with a Public Sector Organisation based in Cambridgeshire who are looking for a Communication Manager for 6 Months Initially.

The role is full time, to start ASAP and paying up to £29.63 Umbrella per hour. The role is in scope of IR35.

Job Purpose

The Communications manager will work collaboratively across CCC supporting the relevant business partner to ensure delivery of a broad range of strategic objectives and outcomes.

Specifically the post holder will work as part of a team to manage a coordinated multi-skilled corporate service dedicated to a specific area of the business delivering part or all of the following functions:
Communications ,marketing and campaign development and delivery
Web and digital development and delivery
Brand management
Media management
Internal communications and stakeholder engagement
Communications support and advice to services to Chief Officers and Members

Duties and Responsibilities

Support the Snr Communications Manager to deliver appropriate communications, web and marketing strategies and annual action plans in a key area of the council's business in accordance with our statutory responsibilities aimed at improving and enhancing the reputation of Cambridgeshire
This could include coordinating and research for internal or external stakeholder engagement, drafting web and digital strategy and systems, developing market or social media campaigns to deliver on council targets, consultation and surveys and organising or facilitiating direct engagement with communities through social media, exhibitions, public events and liaison with local groups.
Manage the provision of proactive and reactive responses to all aspects of media -including social media - in a timely way ensuring that the Council's reputation and integrity is maintained.
Maintain effective relationships with, provide advice and support as appropriate, for heads of service/Members on communication and marketing including supporting the provision or commission of any necessary training.
Represent the County Council as lead Communications officer at appropriate external meetings with partners and key stakeholders for teams within the wider service.
Ensure effective use of communications, web, digital and marketing tools and approaches to proactively shape and manage internal and external customer expectations in line with the changes in service delivery.
Use customer and employee insight to drive innovation and to ensure that all appropriate channels are used to reach and engage with different target audiences.
Define and establish a set of tools to encourage two-way engagement with the Council to ensure that citizens and our staff across both councils have an active voice in decision making.
Provide management and effective leadership for Senior Communications Officers or Communications and Content Advisors. Deputising for the Snr Communications Manager as required.
Form part of an effective communications in emergency situations including being part of a 24 hour on call communications service
Establish and monitor key performance indicators for the departmental and specific campaigns where you have primary responsibility, and providing reports on effectiviness and ROI to key stakeholders.
Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities ensuring they are reflected in all the councils' communications activities, and of other people's behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.

Knowledge & Skills

Experience of communications and marketing strategies and their delivery
Detailed knowledge of a wide range of communications, marketing and engagement tools and media
A thorough understanding of the environment in which local government operates
High level of written and verbal communication skills
Ability to persuade and negotiate at appropriate levels and across different agencies, services and groups.
Effective interpersonal skills in groups, teams and one-to-one situations.
Visible communication of positive messages about Cambridgeshire, the County Council and the communications service.Please only apply for this post if you are an experienced Communication Manager and available to start on no more than a week's notice.

Thank you

Priyanka Sharma(Eden Brown Synergy)

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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