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Interim Communications Manager - Professional Body in the Public Finance Sector

Employer
Ellwood Atfield
Location
London
Salary
£45,000
Closing date
3 Sep 2018

Job Details

The Opportunity

A professional body in the public finance sector is looking to hire a new Interim Communications Manager on a fixed-term basis, with excellent press and public affairs experience and strong writing and media relations skills. Reporting to the Director of Public Affairs, the  successful candidate will run the day-to-day press office and public affairs function, with a focus on proactive comment, thought leadership and news generation. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-profile body which is at the heart of the debate around public spending.
 
Main responsibilities

  • Act as key point of contact for colleagues across the organisation in relation to any external communications issues and media contact, developing and maintaining communication plans as necessary.
  • Develop and manage a rolling media relations programme including press releases, journalist briefings and selling-in articles to the media.
  • Develop and manage events and briefings to engage stakeholders including journalists, politicians and policy makers, including party conference fringe events.
  • Research, draft and distribute briefing papers, position statements, press releases and other communication materials as agreed with the Director, Public Affairs.
  • Liaise with stakeholders including journalists, politicians and their staff and colleagues to support the management of the external communication programme both proactively and reactively.

 
Key skills and experience required

  • Previous experience in press and public affairs environment, preferably in a public sector or professional body
  • Formulating and delivering robust communications plans, objectives and strategy using a range of communication channels
  • Good understanding of press, Parliamentary and policymaking processes
  • Event management experience
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent


To apply for this fantastic interim Communications Manager Position, please send your CV with cover letter to [email protected] or click apply below. 

We recruit the people responsible for an organisation’s communications, reputation, change, and influence. Our team of specialist headhunters is deeply connected to and embedded within, the communications, policy, advocacy, public relations, and sustainability industries. To find out more about Ellwood Atfield and to register please visit www.ellwoodatfield.com, or click ‘apply’ via the box below to submit your CV for this particular role. 

Ellwood Atfield is an equal opportunities employer.

Company

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Company info
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Telephone
020 7340 6480
Location
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Westminster
London
SW1P 3HL
GB

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