Group Head of Communication

Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service; Scotland; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A key government organization in Scotland is seeking a Group Head of Communications to lead their communications strategy. This role involves engaging with stakeholders, developing an annual communications plan, and acting as a trusted advisor to senior management. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and experience in a communications environment. This is an exciting opportunity to shape how the organization communicates and supports its strategic aims.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and delivering strategic communications.
• Proven leadership skills within a communications environment.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a communications department covering various aspects.
• Develop an effective communications strategy and plan.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management and employees.

Job description

Overview

COPFS are currently engaged in a significant programme of structure transformation to support and deliver our strategic aims, to improve the experiences of women and children within the justice system; improve how we communicate with our customers and partners and the support we offer to the most vulnerable service users; achieve quicker conclusions to criminal and death investigations.

In the role of Group Head of Communications, you will be key to driving these changes and telling the story of the work and transformation being undertaken within COPFS. As Group Head of Communications, you will operate at the centre of a critically positioned organisation within the justice sector, developing and leading a multi-faceted communications department including corporate, digital, media, reputation management, stakeholder engagement and internal communications. This complex environment requires a highly motivated individual with the skills and potential to develop and deliver the right strategic communications direction for COPFS.

You will use your skills to play a leading role in COPFS, being responsible for internal and external communications across the organisation. Working to build an effective communications strategy and annual communications plan linking directly with our strategic aims and ensuring an integrated approach to communications, along with stakeholder and public engagement with Scottish justice system partners.

As an expert in communications your advice and guidance will be key in acting as a trusted adviser to the Law Officers, Crown Agent, Senior Managers and employees across COPFS.

This is an exciting time to join COPFS as you will join a newly created corporate office and work alongside other senior staff to ensure that our communications support our key priorities. If you have the strong leadership skills and the experience noted within the application pack, we encourage you to apply for this unique opportunity.