Communications Manager

Overview

In this role you will shape and deliver communications to support the Mayor’s vision and the Combined Authority’s ambitious programme. You will lead strategic campaigns, engage stakeholders, and build public understanding of priorities. Working with senior leaders and the Mayor’s Office, you’ll ensure clear, consistent messaging and sector-leading reputational work. You’ll manage a small team and deliver high-quality, measurable communication outcomes in a fast-paced, politically aware environment. This is an opportunity to influence public discourse and support community and economic outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated communications campaigns aligned with organisational objectives
• Manage media relations and digital/content activity
• Provide expert communications advice to senior stakeholders
• Oversee stakeholder engagement and public engagement activities
• Develop and coach a team of communications professionals
• Protect and enhance the organisation’s reputation in a political environment
• Collaborate with senior leaders and the Mayor’s Office to shape messaging

Key requirements

• Significant experience in a senior communications role, preferably in the public sector or politically led organisations
• Proven track record delivering campaigns and media relations across multiple channels
• Strong political awareness and ability to manage reputational issues
• Ability to influence senior leaders, stakeholders and partners
• Experience in developing and managing communications professionals
• Excellent written communication translating policy/technical information into clear messages
• Strong digital communications knowledge and use of performance data to improve outcomes
• Proactive, collaborative, solutions-focused approach in a fast-paced setting
• A relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIPR) or equivalent experience

• Strong stakeholder management
• Strategic thinking with delivery focus
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Media relations
• Integrated campaigns
• Digital communications

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