Interim Senior PR & Digital Officer
Based in London
Length: 3 months initially
IR35: Inside
Working arrangements: full time, flexible working
One of our local authority clients is looking to recruit an interim Senior PR & Digital Officer to join their reputable communications team and lead, develop and operationally manage and contribute to the building of the authority’s reputation.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Deputise for the Head of Reputation in leading the team to protect and enhance the reputation of the authority
- Gain positive coverage for the authority locally, across London and nationally via different channels in the media and directly to residents
- Advise and support council officers and Cabinet members on reputation matters and build strong relationships with other directorates
- To be responsible for the improvement of the council’s digital channels and aware of any new developments in digital channels and how we might use them
Required skills and experience:
- Strong evidence of PR, media and digital skills
- Experience of proactive and reactive media relations
- Experience of providing direct advice and briefing to senior managers and/or elected members on media and reputation issues
- Ability to work at pace
- Previous and recent public sector experience, ideally local government
If you have experience to match the requirements, or if you would like more information on the role, please contact Zack Hamouda, Nicola Gradon or Niki Holdich on 02075577667 and email your CV to localgov@venngroup.com
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