Interim National Communications Lead for the Mayor

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Flexi-hours scheme

Training on the job

Membership fees reimbursement

Job summary

South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority is seeking an exceptional senior communications leader to interim head the Mayor’s communications operation, based in Sheffield with hybrid working. The role requires 37 hours weekly, fixed-term 6-9 months, with a salary of £75,061–£83,150.

You will work directly with the Mayor and senior staff, shaping how he communicates priorities, responding to the day’s issues, and building a national profile.

Qualifications

• Extensive national media experience and networks.
• Ability to advise on high-profile, sensitive issues.
• Experience with government or politically sensitive environments.
• Strong political instincts and judgement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mayor's communications operation.
• Advise the Mayor on day-to-day communications.
• Shape communications around priorities and public agenda.
• Build national profile through media networks.
• Manage relationships with national journalists.

Skills

National media relations

Crisis management

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Media lobbying

Job description

South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority is seeking an exceptional senior communications leader to interim head the Mayor’s communications operation, based in Sheffield with hybrid working. The role requires 37 hours weekly, fixed-term 6-9 months, with a salary of £75,061–£83,150.

You will work directly with the Mayor and senior staff, shaping how he communicates priorities, responding to the day’s issues, and building a national profile.