Job Description

VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with our well respected Client with the Recruitment of a Senior Communications Manager to join their fun and friendly team in their Belfast Office.

Monday - Friday - SALARY SCALE:\xc2\xa352,578 - \xc2\xa356,237 per annum.

Responsibilities:

• To implement a multi-channel communications strategy for the company and the EU funding programmes it is responsible for, including the new PEACEPLUS Programme.
• To take the lead and advise the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team on all matters relating to reputation management and crisis communications.
• To promote the results and outputs of the EU funding programmes managed by the company to a diverse range of stakeholders, on a cross-border basis.
• To lead the companies Communications Team in the successful delivery of all digital marketing, advertising, event management, media and PR communication activities.
• To manage the companies communications budget and ensure that all expenditure is within agreed limits.
• To provide advice and guidance to funded projects in order to ensure that they meet all relevant EU communication regulations.
• To deliver an internal communications strategy for the companies.
• To procure and effectively manage all communication consultant and supplier contracts.
• To provide an effective and efficient service to respond to ministerial, departmental and political representative queries from the NI Executive and the Irish Government

Essential Criteria:

\xc2\xb7 A degree level qualification in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism or Media Studies (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) and a minimum of 5 years\' experience gained in a similar role,

OR

• \xc2\xb7 A degree level qualification (or equivalent Level 6 qualification in any subject and a minimum of five years\' experience gained in a similar role.
• \xc2\xb7 A minimum of 5 years\' management experience, gained in a Communications function within the public, private, voluntary or community sectors.
• \xc2\xb7 Can demonstrate experience in liaising with a wide range of key stakeholders and influencers e.g. Government officials, political representatives, relevant private/public bodies, journalists.
• \xc2\xb7 Experience of working with the media and developing and maintaining good media contacts.
• \xc2\xb7 Experience in the development of a corporate communications strategy and the development of corporate branding for an organisation.
• \xc2\xb7 Experience in overseeing the management of marketing and PR related activities and events including associated budgets.
• \xc2\xb7 Experience of handling and managing the media on a regular basis, experience in writing articles/briefs for public consumption, experience in advising senior management on media related issues.
• Access to transport as travel between sites will be required.

Established in 2000, VANRATH has become a market leader in Northern Ireland. This success is a direct result of our dedication to confidentiality, professionalism and the wealth of knowledge held by our Senior Consultants. VANRATH has a demonstrable track record in pairing the best local talent with leading local businesses.

VANRATH recruits across a diverse range of sectors including:

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Supply Chain and Procurement

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We recognise that making a career change can be a huge step. We will support you through every step of the recruitment process, from an initial discussion of your goals and aspirations, to the security of your new position.

Our consultants are sector specific and have an in-depth knowledge of, and experience in, their respective fields. Put simply, they are the best in the business! We continually monitor trends and developments within the market to ensure we provide the very highest quality advice and
support to our clients and candidates.

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