Job description
- Senior business critical role
- Opportunity to work with a fantastic team
About Our Client
Large organisation with offices based in North West England
Job Description
This role is based in North West England and the Head of Communications role involes:
- Communication Strategy Development: Collaborate with senior management to create a robust communications strategy aligned with their goals and objectives. Identify key messages and target audiences to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
- Internal Communications: Develop and implement internal communication strategies to foster a cohesive company culture and ensure all employees are well-informed and engaged in the organization's activities.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, partners, customers, and community members. Develop targeted communication plans to engage and nurture these relationships.
- Media Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers. Develop and implement media outreach plans to secure positive media coverage and manage responses to media inquiries.
- Content Creation: Oversee the creation of engaging and impactful content for various communication platforms, including press releases, articles, blog posts, social media updates, and internal communications.
- Crisis Communications: Establish and execute crisis communication plans to effectively address and manage any potential reputational challenges or crises that may arise.
- Brand Management: Ensure brand consistency across all communication channels and materials, safeguarding the organisation's reputation and values.
- Social Media Management: Oversee the organization's social media presence and engagement strategies to effectively reach target audiences and monitor the online reputation.
- Performance Analysis: Track and analyse the effectiveness of communication strategies and campaigns. Utilise data-driven insights to continuously improve communication efforts.
- Budget Management: Responsible for the budget allocation and management of the communications department.
- Team Leadership: Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to the communications team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
The Successful Applicant
To be successful as the Head of Communications
- Proven experience in a senior communications role, ability to manage multiple senior stakeholders.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong media relations experience and a network of media contacts.
- Crisis management expertise and ability to handle high-pressure situations effectively.
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing successful communication strategies.
- Knowledge of digital marketing trends and social media management.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team effectively.
- Strategic thinker with an analytical mindset, capable of using data to drive decisions.
- Creative, adaptable, and able to think outside the box to solve communication challenges.
- Understanding of the organisation's industry and the ability to tailor messages accordingly.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits, plus the opportunity to work for an incredible organisaiton and SLT.