Interim Head of Media and External Communications
- Employer
- Gleeson Recruitment Group
- Location
- Birmingham
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 9 Feb 2019
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- Contract Type
- Freelance / Contractors
- Hours
- Full Time
- Discipline
- Press / Media Relations, External Affairs / Relations, Corporate Communications, Public Affairs / Policy
- Seniority
- Director / Head / Vice-President, Senior Management, Manager / Mid-Management
- Sector
- Central Government, Professional Services
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Job Details
A busy communications team in central Birmingham are looking to recruit an experienced Head of Media and External Communications on an interim basis.
The role will involve:
* Line management of 4 communications professionals
* Managing the day to day delivery of communications plans, ensuring that they are impactful and strategic in execution
* Having oversight of the press office function ensuring smooth and effective handling of all media calls both reactive and proactive.
* Manage and coordinate day to day Comms team operations - monitoring coverage, ensuring reactive calls are dealt with efficiently
* Ensure all Communications material is produced in a clear and well written/produced manner
* Oversee delivery and upkeep of the commissions digital footprint externally including the website, social media and the production of all publications
* Manage the business branding and corporate ID including taking responsibility for the design of all materials and publications to ensure consistency
The level of position requires a strong background in issue and reputation management and excellent team management skills.
The position is available with an immediate start.
By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
The role will involve:
* Line management of 4 communications professionals
* Managing the day to day delivery of communications plans, ensuring that they are impactful and strategic in execution
* Having oversight of the press office function ensuring smooth and effective handling of all media calls both reactive and proactive.
* Manage and coordinate day to day Comms team operations - monitoring coverage, ensuring reactive calls are dealt with efficiently
* Ensure all Communications material is produced in a clear and well written/produced manner
* Oversee delivery and upkeep of the commissions digital footprint externally including the website, social media and the production of all publications
* Manage the business branding and corporate ID including taking responsibility for the design of all materials and publications to ensure consistency
The level of position requires a strong background in issue and reputation management and excellent team management skills.
The position is available with an immediate start.
By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Company
Gleeson Recruitment Group was set up by three Directors in 2011, founded on three simple values – Trust, Transparency and Integrity. With over 50 years of combined experience, the Gleeson management team is one of the most established and well-regarded recruitment teams in the UK.
Averaging over 10years’ recruitment experience, our Marketing and Digital team have a comprehensive understanding of how to operate within this sector. Our specialists recruit for talent across PR, Communications, Digital, Marketing, eCommerce and Data, from Graduate through to Board Level appointments.
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