Communications Manager

Confidential; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Communications Manager to lead the communications and engagement strategy for a high-profile, purpose-driven organisation. You will translate complex information into clear, accessible public-facing content and manage media inquiries with professionalism.

Working with the senior team, you will plan communications around key milestones and ensure consistency and accuracy across all programme materials.

Qualifications

• Integrity, impartiality, discretion and professionalism.
• Confidentiality and compliance with information governance and data protection.
• Escalate risks, concerns and conflicts of interest appropriately.
• Translate complex information into clear, accessible language.
• Produce high-quality public-facing communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the communications and engagement strategy.
• Provide communications advice across the senior team.
• Plan communications around key programme milestones and publications.
• Develop clear, accurate and accessible public-facing information.
• Manage and coordinate media enquiries and responses.
• Prepare media statements, briefings, FAQs, web content and other materials.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy across programme communications.

Skills

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Public affairs

Communication strategy

Education

Professional communications qualification

Job description

Communications Manager

If you are seeking an impactful role and the opportunity to work with a high-profile, purpose-driven organisation, this current full-time role for a Communications Manager is now available.

Joining a team united by a shared commitment to making a real difference. An organisation promoting a culture of openness, learning, and accountability.

ABOUT YOU

Are you.

A skilled communications expert with significant professional experience in communications, media, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, or a closely related discipline?

Able to demonstrate excellent judgement and the ability to work with sensitive subject matter?

Experienced in translating complex information into clear and accessible language, alongside strong stakeholder-management skills?

Possessing excellent judgement and the ability to work with sensitive subject matter?

Experienced in producing high-quality public-facing communications?

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Developing and delivering the communications and engagement strategy.
• Providing communications advice across the senior team.
• Planning communications around key programme milestones and publications.
• Developing clear, accurate and accessible public-facing information.
• Managing and coordinating media enquiries and responses.
• Preparing media statements, briefings, FAQs, web content, and other communications materials.
• Ensuring consistency and accuracy across programme communications.

REQUIREMENTS

• Act with integrity, impartiality, discretion, and professionalism.
• Respect the independence and purpose of the Reviews.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all applicable information-governance and data-protection requirements.
• Maintain accurate and auditable records of their work.
• Escalate risks, concerns, and potential conflicts of interest appropriately.

Desirable experience

Experience of health, public-sector, independent review, or inquiry communications.

Experience of communicating directly with families or groups affected by sensitive events.

Relevant professional communications qualification.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A FULL TIME ROLE BASED ONSITE

We look forward to hearing from you.