Interim Communications Manager

Leeds Temporary £41,000 - £48,000 per year View Job Description
An experienced Interim Communications Manager is required on an initial three-month contract. You'll work proactively on media relations, stakeholder communications and research-focused content across a public sector environment.
  • Immediate start date
  • Hybrid working - 2 days on site

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established public sector organisation. They are currently seeking an experienced communications professional to provide interim support across media relations, stakeholder engagement and internal communications

Job Description

  • Delivering proactive and reactive media relations activity.
  • Identifying and developing compelling media stories.
  • Writing press releases, media briefings, statements and feature content.
  • Supporting press office activity and responding to media enquiries.
  • Translating complex communications for a variety of audiences.
  • Developing and delivering multi-channel communications campaigns.
  • Supporting stakeholder engagement.
  • Providing communications advice and guidance to internal stakeholders.
  • Supporting staff engagement activities and ensuring consistency of messaging across the organisation.
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues across communications and the wider organisation to achieve organisational objectives.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Communications Manager should have:

  • Previous experience within healthcare, NHS, higher education or another public sector environment.
  • A track record of delivering proactive media coverage and managing reactive press activity.
  • Strong press office experience, including drafting press releases and handling media enquiries.
  • Excellent written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex information.
  • Experience developing relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
  • Confidence working with senior leaders.
  • Experience delivering communications across multiple channels, including digital and social media.
  • A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer

  • Daily rate equivalent of £41,000 - £48,000 DOE
  • Temporary contract offering flexibility in Leeds.



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

Contact
Fraser Morrison
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7074055
Phone number
+44 2078 312000

Job summary

Job function
Marketing & Agency
Subsector
Public Sector & Not-For-Profit
Sector
Public Sector
Where
Leeds
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Fraser Morrison
Consultant phone
+44 2078 312000
Job reference
JN-072026-7074055