Interim Director of Communications & Strategy

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 99,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority is seeking an Interim Director of Communications to lead the communications and marketing function from the Sheffield Head Office. You will drive strategy, oversee media relations, digital and campaigns, and advise senior leaders, including the Mayor, on high‑level communications matters.

The role is 37 hours per week, fixed term for 6–9 months, with hybrid working in Sheffield.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading modern multimedia communications functions.
• Led diverse communications services and managed competing priorities.
• Strong strategic judgement with political awareness and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Define strategic direction and priorities for communications and marketing.
• Lead a modern multidisciplinary communications service, building capability and performance.
• Advise the Mayor and executive leaders on complex, politically sensitive issues.
• Manage budgets and relationships with external agencies.
• Represent the organisation at regional and national forums and deputise for the Executive Director.

Skills

Media relations

Marketing

Digital

Content

Campaigns

Stakeholder comms

Job description

South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority is seeking an Interim Director of Communications to lead the communications and marketing function from the Sheffield Head Office. You will drive strategy, oversee media relations, digital and campaigns, and advise senior leaders, including the Mayor, on high‑level communications matters.

The role is 37 hours per week, fixed term for 6–9 months, with hybrid working in Sheffield.