At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic external relations and communications for local government.
- Company: Dynamic local government office in London with a hybrid working model.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and impactful community engagement.
- Other info: Opportunity to make a real difference in local governance and community impact.
- Why this job: Shape public policy and build influential relationships in a high-profile role.
- Qualifications: Experience in external relations and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Based in London, hybrid working. Inside IR35. Length: 1 year.
This is a high-profile, senior role at the heart of local government leadership. You will provide strategic advice across public policy, external relations, stakeholder engagement, communications and media, helping to build strong relationships with government, public sector partners, community organisations, opinion formers and the media.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic advice to the Mayor on public policy, external relations, communications and stakeholder engagement.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with government departments, public sector bodies, partners, community organisations and key influencers.
- Support the Mayor and senior leadership in delivering major priorities, projects and initiatives.
- Provide proactive and responsive media advice in a fast-moving political environment.
- Support elected members and senior officers in their roles as media representatives.
Key Requirements:
- Significant experience in external relations, public affairs, strategic communications or stakeholder engagement.
- A strong understanding of the political and public policy landscape.
- Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong strategic planning, project management and problem-solving skills.
- A Master's degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.
What Success Looks Like:
- Build trusted and constructive relationships between the Mayor's Office and key external stakeholders.
- Strengthen the organisation's reputation, profile and influence.
- Deliver effective, proactive and coordinated media engagement.
- Build support for the Mayor's priorities and policies.
- Ensure external relations, policy, stakeholder engagement and communications activity is joined up and impactful.
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