Senior Communications and Policy Manager - Interim opportunity
Solihull - 2 days office/3 days home
Up to £70,000 (can be day rate equivalent or as FTC)
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced communications specialist, where you will be working in a role that makes a real impact, working as part of an organisation who are at the forefront of skills for a greener world.
Our client is the voice of the sector and works with members, government and regulators to identify and address the skills challenges that exist within the utilities sector. They provide membership, assurance, and skills solutions to help employers attract, develop and maintain a sustained skilled workforce.
As the Senior Communications and Policy Manager, you will work at Group level, reporting to the CEO and liaising with the sales, membership and marketing teams as well as other senior stakeholders of the business to create and deliver a robust communications plan for the new five-year strategy. This strategy is set to be launched in October. You'll be comfortable working with stakeholders at the highest level, including government leaders.
A little bit about what you will be doing:
* Develop and implement the communications plan, both externally and internally.
* Develop a strategic comms plan, including thought leadership, white papers, speaking opportunities at sector events and media coverage.
* Deliver the comms plan across multiple channels including web, video, social media, PR, events.
* Manage the production of policy documents and manage consultation responses and policy inquiries
* Create comms documents to be used at political conferences and networking events.
* Develop and manage the company's positioning and responses to key skills and sector policy at national, devolved, regional and combined mayoral authority levels, ensuring consistency of message.
A little bit about the background and experience you need:
* You will be able to demonstrate experience within a senior communications and policy role.
* Your background will come from public sector, utilities, independent training providers etc. and if you have worked for an awarding organisation, this would be a huge bonus.
* Experience of external communications, external affairs and/or policy is essential.
* Comfortable presenting and speaking at high profile events, including government briefings.
* You'll be influential and an expert relationship builder.
* Happy working from the office in Solihull for two days a week with flexibility to travel when needed.
This role is initially being offered on an interim basis for a period of approximately 6 months. This can be as a fixed term contract, or as a day rate freelancer. There is also an opportunity for the role to become permanent for the right individual on a temp to perm basis.
Roles of this nature don't come around often, so if this sounds like a position you'd love to dive into, please apply with your CV today.
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