Communications Lead

Volt UK; United Kingdom; À distance; GBP 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Volt UK is seeking a Communications Lead to shape and execute Volt’s messaging across media, internal channels and public platforms. You will build strong relationships with key outlets, manage external communications and coordinate with the community, policy, technology and campaign teams to ensure cohesive messaging.

The role also includes liaising with Volt Europa and volunteers to maintain consistent communications.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in media relations, public relations, or communications.
• Proven ability to develop and execute effective communication strategies.
• Excellent writing, editing, and public speaking skills.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
• Experience with communications management and digital platforms.
• Strong commitment to Volt’s mission, messaging and political engagement.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement a comms strategy for Volt UK’s communications.
• Lead on implementing the comms strategy and managing Volt UK volunteers as relevant.
• Work with the community, campaign, technology and policy teams to curate relevant information to be communicated externally.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders to enhance Volt’s public presence.
• Manage all communications from key media outlets and other interested organizations, ensuring consistency in messaging.
• Serve as the liaison officer for Volt UK, fostering relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Liaise with Volt Europa to ensure all external communications are aligned with Volt’s values and policies.
• Prepare a communications strategy and action plan and provide regular reports to the Volt UK Board.

Connaissances

Media relations

Public relations

Public speaking

Writing

Editing

Organisational skills

Networking

Digital platforms

Description du poste

The Communications Lead is responsible for developing and executing Volt’s communication strategies across multiple platforms. This role involves managing relationships with key media outlets, overseeing internal communication channels, and ensuring cohesive messaging across the organisation.

Responsibilities

External Communications

Develop and implement a comms strategy for all of Volt UK’s communications, including

Lead on implementing the comms strategy and managing Volt Uk volunteers as relevant

Work with the community, campaign, technology and policy teams to curate relevant information to be communicated externally

Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders to enhance Volt’s public presence.

Manage all communications from key media outlets and other interested organizations, ensuring consistency in messaging.

Serve as the liaison officer for Volt UK, fostering relationships with partners and stakeholders

Liaise with Volt Europa to ensure all external communications are aligned with Volt’s values and policies.

Volt UK Communications incl.

Website

Social media

Brand Awareness & advertising

Develop Volt’s brand identity and visibility

Create and implement a budgeted plan for branding and advertising.

Work across all teams to ensure a consistent approach to brand awareness

Work across all teams to consider how best to implement advertising campaigns

Organisational

Work as part of the Volt UK core team and participate in discussions and meetings as required

Prepare a communications strategy and action plan

Prepare a key affiliate networking strategy and action plan

Deliver regular comms in accordance with the strategy and as required to media outlets

Create an advertising strategy and plan

Identify budget and resource requirements

Provide regular reports to the Volt UK Board on planned activities, successes, failures, problems, opportunities, threats, budgets, resourcing, etc

Role Requirements

Strong experience in media relations, public relations, or communications.

Proven ability to develop and execute effective communication strategies.

Excellent writing, editing, and public speaking skills.

Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.

Strong interpersonal and networking skills

Experience with communications management and digital platforms.

Strong commitment to Volt’s mission, messaging and political engagement.