Communications Manager
- Employer
- Michael Page
- Location
- Manchester
- Salary
- £38000 - £47000 per annum
- Closing date
- 25 Feb 2019
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- Function
- Marketing
- Sector
- Public Services
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Job Details
Based in Manchester city centre and working across the North West, this organisation is fundamental to the political landscape. The role sits within a busy communications and press team and the successful candidate will really be able to affect change here.
Description
The Communications Manager will manage the corporate communications team, devising and delivering effective external and internal communication campaigns. You will be responsible for day-to-day planning, management and delivery of all communication services, including media relations, social media, corporate design and brand development as well as driving brand awareness.
Profile
The successful Communications Manager will need to be based 5 days / week in central Manchester and possess extensive experience of managing corporate communications activities including, social media, internal communications, conference and events and e-communications as well as successful management of media relations within a similar organisation. You will bring creative flair and editorial nous to the team, designing proactive campaigns that bring our messages and programmes to life.
You will have substantial experience of establishing effective working relationships with stakeholders and building contacts and networks, with a proven ability to negotiate and influence others at all levels. Outstanding verbal and written skills with the ability to produce reports and presentations using raw data when required is essential, as is the ability to translate complex issues into appropriate formats for target audiences.
You must be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject, with previous experience within a political environment and will have experience of managing and leading specialist consultants
Job Offer
Salary - £38,000 - £47,000
27 days holiday
Access to the local government pension scheme
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