Head of Communications & Channel Shift - Local Authority
Posted Today by Spencer Clarke Group
£610 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London
Summary: My Local Authority client in Greater London is seeking a Head of Communications & Channel Shift on a contract basis. The role involves leading strategic communications objectives for the Council and providing senior-level support to the internal communications team. Local Authority experience is essential for this position. The successful candidate will also assist in managing reputation during public consultations and shift communication strategies towards proactive delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Focused (day-to-day) senior level support for the internal communications team to deliver next phase of change
- Project management and team co-ordination support for reputation management connected to public consultations over significant service changes
- Deputise for and assist the CD of Communications and Campaigns to develop and embed new planning processes and an account management-based approach to cross-council support and strategic alignment
- Shifting focus of our main comms channels from reactive content publication to proactive delivery anchored in long-term themes and objectives
Key Skills:
- Significant experience of leading complex communications services/projects within a Local Authority
- Reputational risk management skills
- Politically astute, with strong stakeholder engagement skills
- Local Authority experience is essential
Salary (Rate): £610 per day
City: Greater London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
My Local Authority client in Greater London is looking to appoint a talented Head of Communications & Channel Shift on a Contract basis.
Lead on strategic communications objectives for the Council, whilst deputising for the Corporate Director.
Local Authority experience is essential.
About the role:
Based in Greater London (hybrid):
- Focused (day-to-day) senior level support for the internal communications team to deliver next phase of change
- Project management and team co-ordination support for reputation management connected to public consultations over significant service changes
- Deputise for and assist the CD of Communications and Campaigns to develop and embed new planning processes and an account management-based approach to cross-council support and strategic alignment
- Shifting focus of our main comms channels from reactive content publication to proactive delivery anchored in long-term themes and objectives
About you:
You will have the following experiences:
- Significant experience of leading complex communications services / projects, within a Local Authority.
- Reputational risk management skills.
- Politically astute, with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
- Local Authority experience is essential.
What's on offer:
- Salary: £610 per day, inside IR35
- Hybrid Working (flexible)
- Contract type: Contract
- Hours: 09:00 -17:00 Monday to Friday
How to apply
- Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted.
- Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
About Spencer Clarke Group
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When you join us, you will receive:
- Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
- Free DBS checks
- Post Placement Aftercare
- Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals
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