Michael Page
Interim Communications Manager
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Interim Communications Manager
An experienced Interim Communications Manager is required on an initial three-month contract. You'll work proactively on media relations, stakeholder communications and research-focused content across a public sector environment.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established public sector organisation. They are currently seeking an experienced communications professional to provide interim support across media relations, stakeholder engagement and internal communications.
Description
- Delivering proactive and reactive media relations activity.
- Identifying and developing compelling media stories.
- Writing press releases, media briefings, statements and feature content.
- Supporting press office activity and responding to media enquiries.
- Translating complex communications for a variety of audiences.
- Developing and delivering multi-channel communications campaigns.
- Supporting stakeholder engagement.
- Providing communications advice and guidance to internal stakeholders.
- Supporting staff engagement activities and ensuring consistency of messaging across the organisation.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across communications and the wider organisation to achieve organisational objectives.
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Profile
A successful Interim Communications Manager should have:
- Previous experience within healthcare, NHS, higher education or another public sector environment.
- A track record of delivering proactive media coverage and managing reactive press activity.
- Strong press office experience, including drafting press releases and handling media enquiries.
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex information.
- Experience developing relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Confidence working with senior leaders.
- Experience delivering communications across multiple channels, including digital and social media.
- A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Job Offer
- Daily rate equivalent of £41,000 - £48,000 DOE
- Temporary contract offering flexibility in Leeds.
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Desired Skills and Experience
- Delivering proactive and reactive media relations activity.
- Identifying and developing compelling media stories, including patient and human-interest case studies.
- Writing press releases, media briefings, statements and feature content.
- Supporting press office activity and responding to media enquiries.
- Translating complex research findings, academic papers and clinical studies into accessible content for a variety of audiences.
- Developing and delivering multi-channel communications campaigns.
- Supporting stakeholder engagement across research teams, study sponsors and healthcare partners.
- Providing communications advice and guidance to internal stakeholders.
- Creating content for digital channels, newsletters and social media platforms.
- Supporting staff engagement activities and ensuring consistency of messaging across the organisation.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across communications, research and operational teams to achieve organisational objectives.
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