Interim Executive Communications Manager £350pd

1st Executive Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Interim Executive Communications Manager to lead transformative communications initiatives. This role focuses on enhancing internal and external communications while supporting senior leadership in strategic messaging. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in communications and public affairs, with the ability to engage effectively with executive stakeholders. If you are a self-starter with experience in global organizations and agile methodologies, this opportunity to make a significant impact is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team and help shape the future of communications in a major science organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in communications and public affairs.
• Proven ability to engage with senior executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support Executive Communications for the EU President.
• Manage logistics for events and communications strategies.

Skills

Communications

Public Affairs

Public Relations

Agile Methodology

Job description

Interim Executive Communications Manager £350pd

Role: Executive Communications Manager

Client: Major Science organisation

Location: Hybrid working and Manchester 2x per week

Duration: 12 months (scope to extend or convert to permanent)

A leading Science and Agriculture organisation is looking for an Interim Communications Manager to support the Communications Business Partner in Executive and Commercial Communications.

The Communications function is currently undergoing significant transformation, as they refresh their global strategy for the Business Unit and move more towards internal, in-house communications. This role will need to support the activation, roll-out, engagement, and cultural shift behind this.

The role will support all Executive Communications for the EU President, including Financial Reporting Communications, 360 Internal and External communications, Social Media and LinkedIn communications, Global Townhalls and Leaders calls, success stories from various business units, and the logistics (e.g., invitation management) of events.

Requirements:

• Strong experience in Communications, Public Affairs, or in a Public Relations Agency.
• Confidence liaising with senior, Executive level stakeholders.
• Self-starter, able to set own priorities.
• Ideally, experience with global organisations and functions would be advantageous.
• Experience with Agile methodology and driving this within an organisation.

This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply ASAP. For questions, email [e-mail]