Head of Communications - £55,000 - £58,000 - Hybrid Role with travel around the York area (Travel Expenses Covered)
The Opportunity
Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team is working closely with a unique Christian charity working hard to better the lives of people in the York area.
We are supporting them with their recruitment for a Head of Communications to design and implement a proactive comms strategy targeting a wide range of audiences with a multi-channel approach. You will mentor a communications officer and report into the deputy CEO, delivering communications for key projects for the charity.
What the Head of Communications will be doing
You will be responsible for oversight of the organisations communications strategy, leveraging your current experience to design efficient and scalable plans for multi-channel communications.
1. Develop comms plans, resources and team to be responsible for the provision of charity communications
2. Develop and participate in wider charity networks
3. Be responsible for the Social Media presence of the charity
4. Proactively find and develop good news stories
5. Effectively deliver PR for the organisation including incident response
6. Effectively manage your team and resources allocated to you
What the successful Head of Communications will bring to the team
You will have demonstrable experience of managing complex communications, with experience in press and media relations as well as PR and Incident Response.
7. Clear experience as a Senior Communication professional, delivering multi-channel strategies
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
9. Experience managing a team and departmental resources
10. The ability to work with, and influence key stakeholders across the organisation
11. The ability to upskill others in the area of communications and PR
Here's What You'll Get in Return
12. Salary of up to £71,000
13. 5 weeks annual leave PLUS bank holidays
14. Up to 7% employer pension contribution
15. A milage allowance
16. Flexible working arrangements
17. Employment Assistance Programmes
Think this one's for you
If you think this Head of Communications opportunity is for you then please apply online.
Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs.
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