Strategic Communications Lead – Regeneration & Growth

Sefton Council; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Senior Communications Officer to act as a communications business partner to the Regeneration, Economy and Assets Directorate. The role spans internal/external communications, media and PR, stakeholder engagement and reputation management.

You will work with senior leaders, services and partners to turn priorities into clear messages for diverse audiences and support major strategic priorities including Sefton 2030 and housing/regeneration

Qualifications

• Experience delivering internal and external communications.
• Ability to translate complex activity into clear messages for diverse audiences.
• Experience advising senior leaders and building stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as communications business partner to Sefton Council's Regeneration, Economy and Assets Directorate.
• Balance planned communications with emerging issues and proactive storytelling.
• Provide senior communications support and cover when required.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Media relations

Strategic communications

Public sector experience

Job description

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Senior Communications Officer to act as a communications business partner to the Regeneration, Economy and Assets Directorate. The role spans internal/external communications, media and PR, stakeholder engagement and reputation management.

You will work with senior leaders, services and partners to turn priorities into clear messages for diverse audiences and support major strategic priorities including Sefton 2030 and housing/regeneration