JOBPURPOSECareCooperativeCommunicationsLead UndertheleadershipoftheRegionalCareCooperativeDeliverDirectorthispostholderisresponsiblefordeliveringboththeinternalandexternalcommunicationsprioritiesincludingandprovidingadviceandguidanceonsignificantreputationalmatters. MAINDUTIESCareCooperativeCommunicationsLead TosupporttheRegionalCareCooperativeDeliverDirectortoplan,developandimplementbothinternalandexternalcommunicationactivity,ensuringthatcolleaguesandcommunitieshaveeasyaccesstorelevant,clearandhonestinformation,inwayswhichsuitthemandhaveanunderstandingoftheCouncil,itsservices,policiesandobjectives.
Tooverseetheday-to-dayoperationofabusymediarelationsfunctiontoensurethatmessagingisconsistent,materialsareofhighquality,theCouncil'sreputationisenhancedandprotected,anddeadlinesaremet. Tomanageavailableresourcestomeetprioritisedbusinessneed. Toco-ordinateinternalcommunicationactivities,ensuringconsistencyofmessage. Togeneratenewinitiativesandsupportchangeprogrammestoimproveemployeemotivationandengagement,actingasatrustedadvisoroninternalcommunications.
Todevelopandmaintainexcellentworkingrelationshipswithseniorofficers,leadershipteams,electedmembers,partners,journalistsandotherkeystakeholderstoensurethedeliveryofhigh-qualitycommunicationadvice,consistentmessages,plans,productsandresearch. Toensurethatinternalandexternalcommunicationsactivityiswellresearched,evidence-based,planned,evaluatedandalignedtoCouncilpriorities. Toidentifyopportunitiestoimproveexternalandinternalcommunications,developingnewapproachesthatenhanceandprotectthereputationoftheCouncil.
TosupporttheRegionalCareCooperativeDeliverDirectorinachievingvalueformoney,ensuringtransactionalbudgetactivityisprogressedwithinrequiredtimescalesandsupportingdelivery.
Tosupportthecontinuousreviewandimprovementofthecommunicationsfunction,ensuringcommunicationsactivityreflectsbestpractice,innovationandemergingtrends. QUALIFICATIONS/TRAININGCareCooperativeCommunicationsLead Relevantqualificationinjournalism/publicrelations/communicationstodegreelevelorequivalent Evidenceofcontinuousprofessional,development EXPERIENCECareCooperativeCommunicationsLead Experienceinacomplexpublicrelations/mediaenvironmentprovidingsupportandadvicetoseniormanagersandpoliticiansincomplex/crisissituations.
Experienceofdealingwithsensitive,highprofileand/orcontroversialissuesinadiplomaticwaysoastomaintaintheCouncil'sreputationand/orminimisetheimpactontheCouncilsreputation. Provenexperienceofdeliveringhigh-qualityoutcomesinafast-paced,constantlyevolvingenvironment,adaptingquicklytochangingprioritiesandbusinessneeds.
Theserequirementswillbeassessedthroughoneormoreofthefollowingmethods SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/APTITUDESCareCooperativeCommunicationsLead Knowledgeofmedialaw,libelandcopyrightissues Agoodunderstandingandinsightintotheworkingsoflocalgovernment,thepoliciesaffectingitincludingopportunitiesandchallengesitfacesandpoliticalprocesses Influencingandnegotiatingskills Abilitytogainconfidenceofawiderangeofstakeholdersandtomaintaineffectiveworkingrelationships Demonstrableinitiativeandinnovation,abilitytothinkcreativelyandprovidesolutionstosomeofthecommunicationchallengestheorganisationfaces Abilitytosupportinthemanagementofemergencysituationsandreputationalcrisismanagement Excellentoralandwrittenskills Excellentinterpersonalandcommunicationskills Abilitytomanageavariedworkloadwithconflictingdeadlinesinahigh-pressuredenvironment Motivatedandabletomotivateothers Abilitytomakeevidencebaseddecisions Analysesandreflectsoncommunicationactivitywithaviewtoachievingcontinuousimprovementbothpersonallyandintheservice.
Care Cooperative Communications Lead in Bootle employer: Rated Traders Ltd
As a Customer Service Assistant, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and development. Our company offers comprehensive training, opportunities for career advancement, and a culture that values teamwork and innovation, all set in a vibrant location that fosters both personal and professional growth.
