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Senior Communications and Policy Manager, Warwick
Client: Pitch
Location: Warwick, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: a7a9c275c5e7
Job Views: 2
Posted: 23.05.2025
Expiry Date: 07.07.2025
Job Description:
Senior Communications and Policy Manager – Interim opportunity
Location: Solihull – 2 days office/3 days home
Salary: Up to £70,000 (can be day rate equivalent or as FTC)
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced communications specialist to work in a role that makes a real impact, within an organization at the forefront of skills for a greener world.
Our client is the voice of the sector, working with members, government, and regulators to address skills challenges within the utilities sector. They provide membership, assurance, and skills solutions to help employers attract, develop, and maintain a skilled workforce.
As the Senior Communications and Policy Manager, you will work at the group level, reporting to the CEO and liaising with sales, membership, marketing teams, and other senior stakeholders to develop and execute a robust communications plan for the upcoming five-year strategy, launching in October. You should be comfortable engaging with high-level stakeholders, including government leaders.
Responsibilities include:
* Developing and implementing both external and internal communications plans.
* Creating strategic communication initiatives such as thought leadership, white papers, speaking engagements, and media coverage.
* Managing the delivery of the communications plan across channels like web, video, social media, PR, and events.
* Producing policy documents and managing consultation responses and inquiries.
* Preparing communication materials for political conferences and networking events.
* Shaping the company's positioning and responses to sector policy at various government levels, ensuring consistent messaging.
Candidate background and experience:
* Proven experience in a senior communications and policy role.
* Background in the public sector, utilities, independent training providers, or similar; experience with awarding organizations is a plus.
* Experience in external communications, external affairs, and policy.
* Ability to present and speak at high-profile events, including government briefings.
* Strong relationship-building and influential skills.
* Willingness to work from Solihull office two days a week with flexibility to travel.
This role is initially interim for approximately six months, available as a fixed-term contract or day rate freelance. There is potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate on a temp-to-perm basis.
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