Senior Communications Lead – Public Affairs & Media Strategy

Wyre; Poulton-le-Fylde; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 54.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Wyre Council is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Officer to lead how Wyre tells its story, manages media relations and protects its reputation. The role involves developing communications plans for major council priorities and coordinating across campaigns and emergencies.

The successful candidate will be a strong writer, able to translate complex information into clear content for diverse audiences, and provide professional advice under pressure in a politically led organisation.

Qualificações

• Senior communications professional with experience in media relations and reputation management.
• Ability to develop and deliver communications plans for council priorities.
• Experience advising senior officers or elected members on sensitive issues and responding to urgent situations.

Responsabilidades

• Develop a communications plan for council priorities and major campaigns.
• Handle media enquiries, manage media relations and protect the council's reputation.
• Advise senior officers and elected members on communications matters.
• Deliver communications across multiple channels and audiences.
• Coordinate communications during emergencies and high-pressure situations.
• Lead and support colleagues within the communications team.

Conhecimentos

Media relations

Strategic communications planning

Crisis communications

Stakeholder engagement

Descrição da vaga

Wyre Council is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Officer to lead how Wyre tells its story, manages media relations and protects its reputation. The role involves developing communications plans for major council priorities and coordinating across campaigns and emergencies.

The successful candidate will be a strong writer, able to translate complex information into clear content for diverse audiences, and provide professional advice under pressure in a politically led organisation.