Head Of External Communications

Nationalwealthfund Org

Leeds, United Kingdom
£ 95,000 - £115,000; not specified; not specified ...
Hybrid
Media relations
Digital media strategy
Reputation management
Build the Fund’s profile and influence with its target audiences, and protect its reputation, through creative and strategically planned and fully evaluated media and digital activity

Job Summary

  • Build the Fund’s profile and influence with its target audiences, and protect its reputation, through creative and strategically planned and fully evaluated media and digital activity.
  • Develop, deliver and evaluate digital media and media relations strategies and campaigns, building relationships with key influencers and journalists across national, regional and sector news outlets in the UK.
  • Leading, coaching and supporting own team and direct report(s) - identifying individual priorities and personal development plans to ensure full potential is reached, to support a high performing team to deliver the function’s strategic objectives.

Matching Summary

Build the Fund’s profile and influence with its target audiences, and protect its reputation, through creative and strategically planned and fully evaluated media and digital activity.

Salary

£ 95,000 - £115,000; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • media relations
  • digital media strategy
  • reputation management
  • stakeholder engagement
  • content development
  • news journalism experience

Nice-to-have

  • audience-centred approach
  • creative and strategic planning
  • risk mitigation
  • continuous improvement
  • team leadership and coaching

Key Requirements

  • Significant senior-level media relations/journalism experience
  • Proven track record of delivering exceptional outcomes
  • Experience leading a media relations function
  • Experience integrating media activity with other disciplines
  • Experience building and maintaining journalist relationships
  • Experience as a senior spokesperson
  • Experience gathering external intelligence and horizon-scanning
  • Proven first-rate news judgement
  • Experience in using digital communications
  • Experience leading and developing high performing teams

Work Rights

Not specified

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