Head Of Communications
London, United Kingdom
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Posted 01 December 2023
Salary \xc2\xa362000.00 - \xc2\xa367000.00 per annum + pr plus hybrid working & good bens
LocationLondon
Job type Contract
Discipline HR & Executive Support
ReferenceBBBH20443_1701431808
Contact NameTina Byrne
Job description
My client a not-for-profit education association is looking for an experienced Head of Communications to start immediately You will lead the small Communications Team to ensure the company\'s strategic and operational objectives are met. Reporting directly to the General Secretary this is a busy role where you will be managing all relevant media channels, including social media Duties
- Maintain awareness of current issues and political trends
- To develop and maintain media outlet relationships and political contacts in government
- To arrange national press conferences, interviews , briefings, member engagement etc
- Write press releases briefing notes, articles, speeches, social media contents and other materials
- Respond to press and media releases
- Develop a comms strategy to communicate with trade unions
- To promote Senior Execs via media
- Working closely with the Campaigns Team and other department
- Update and maintain the press contact database
- Ensure the performance of the Communications team is kept under review, managing staff appraisals etc
- To manage and set budgets as per company\'s rules and regulations
- Experience of working in a similar senior position is essential
- Preferably have worked with a trade union, Education facilitator or a not-for-profit organisation
- Political lobbying and campaign work experience is essential
- Experience of the UK Media organisations and social platforms are essential
- Experience of implementing a communications strategy
- Previous experience of leading a team or campaign work an advantage
- Previous experience of working with trade unions will be an advantage
- (as is the nature of the role / weekend and evening work may be required )
Type: 9 month FTC
Salary: \xc2\xa362,000 - \xc2\xa367000 pro rata
Hybrid working
Office location: London NW1 Excellent Bens: including 35 days holiday plus Bank Hols and Xmas off, Good Pension, Personal development and training modules etc
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Job IdJD3019295
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationLondon, United Kingdom
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EducationNot mentioned