Communications Manager

Job purpose

-To support the development and delivery of the council’s Communications Strategy both externally and internally
To develop, manage and implement communications activity ensuring a consistent approach across the full range of communication channels
-To ensure all communications activity undertaken works to enhance the reputation of the council, and the place, among the borough’s residents, businesses and stakeholders through the management, co-ordination and delivery of high profile external campaigns.
-To provide professional communications support, advice and consultancy to elected members; senior managers and services to ensure the highest standards of communication.
-To develop, shape and manage direct digital communication with residents
-To be responsible for overseeing communications activity and outcomes for projects and programmes which link to the council’s priorities
-To provide out of hours on-call cover for crisis/emergency communications and high profile issues on a rotational basis.