Hybrid Regional Care Communications Lead

Wax Recruitment Ltd; Sefton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wax Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Regional Care Cooperative Communications Lead to drive internal and external communications across Merseyside and Cheshire.

You will guide messaging, advise senior leaders, and oversee media relations to protect and enhance the Council’s reputation. The role requires a journalism/public relations background, crisis-handling experience, and the ability to influence diverse stakeholders while delivering timely, clear information.

Qualifications

• Relevant journalism/public relations/communications degree or equivalent
• Experience in complex public relations/media environments
• Ability to handle high-profile, sensitive issues diplomatically

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and implement internal and external communication activity.
• Oversee day-to-day media relations to ensure consistent messaging and high-quality materials.
• Manage resources to meet prioritised business needs and budgets.
• Coordinate internal communications for consistent messages across teams.
• Support change programmes to improve motivation and engagement, advising on internal communications.
• Build relationships with senior officers, elected members, partners and journalists.
• Research, plan, and evaluate communications activities aligned with Council priorities.

Skills

Media law

Stakeholder management

Influencing skills

Crisis management

Oral communication

Written communication

Time management

Creativity

Education

Degree in comms

Job description

Wax Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Regional Care Cooperative Communications Lead to drive internal and external communications across Merseyside and Cheshire.

You will guide messaging, advise senior leaders, and oversee media relations to protect and enhance the Council’s reputation. The role requires a journalism/public relations background, crisis-handling experience, and the ability to influence diverse stakeholders while delivering timely, clear information.