Interim Communications & Engagement Lead - ASC
Based: London (flexible/remote working)
Length: 6 months
IR35: Inside
Venn Group is currently supporting a London Local Authority recruit an Interim Communications & Engagement Lead to support their exciting and recognised Adults Social Care transformation programme.
Key Responsibilities of the Interim Communications & Engagement Lead:
- Responsible for the communication and engagement strategy and plan for the programme, and all associated projects and workstreams
- Ensure engagement meets statutory consultation requirements and the commitment for community and stakeholder engagement as set out in the council’s Engagement Framework
- Build effective relationships across all stakeholder groups including those in adult social care, children’s services, property and housing, to facilitate good partnership working in the wider interest of the Council and to ensure that the programme communicates with one voice
- Ensure that communication and engagement activities are effectively planned and delivered using strategic methodology that is measured and evaluated
- Ensure that communication and engagement activities reach as large an audience as possible which is reflective of the demographics of the borough, with special care given to reaching out to 'seldom heard' groups
- Develop and maintain relationships with other councils and external bodies to learn and share experiences, look for opportunities to work in partnership and develop best practice
- Advise, develop and deliver innovative and creative approaches to communications and engagement
Skills and experience required of the Interim Communications & Engagement Lead:
- Have significant experience in the communications and stakeholder engagement professions and extensive general experience of working in a relevant public relations, communications or marketing role
- Have strong leadership skills, modelling a performance culture and constructively building achievement, confidence and skills in others
- Experience working across Local Authorities on high profile programmes (ideally in Adults Social Care)
- Demonstrate a high level of innovation and creativity
To apply for theInterim Communications & Engagement Lead or to find out about other interim roles, please contact a Niki Holdich and Nicola Gradon on the London Local Government Recruitment team on 020 7557 7667 or send your CV to localgov@venngroup.com
*Venn Group’s “Recommendation Scheme”: if you recommend a candidate who is subsequently placed by Venn Group (for a minimum of 2 weeks) you will be eligible for vouchers from a choice of high street organisations.
