Strategic Lead Comms and Engagement

Strategic Lead Comms and Engagement
Location: 25 West St, Chichester, PO191RQ
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 2+ Months
Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £ 57.95 Per Hour
Job Ref: OR21605

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with the interim Devolution Chief Officer to deliver expert communications and engagement functions.

• Define the scope, objectives, audience, and resources for the communications, partnerships, and consultation strategy for the combined county authority and Mayor.

• Develop a delivery structure that aligns with government communications service best practices and incorporates tech/AI innovation, automation, and creative best practices.

• Establish a comprehensive communications toolkit, including a blueprint for basic delivery (website, intranet, media, policy, and stakeholder briefing programs), a monitoring and evaluation dashboard, and a platform for real-time ongoing learning.

• Build a platform for ongoing participatory consultation, community co-production, and digital engagement, particularly targeting hard-to-reach communities across Sussex.

• Engage in consultative work with partners and communities to improve outcomes while realizing efficiencies.

Person Specifications
Must Have

• Experience as a Head of Communications or senior communications manager with proven leadership skills.

• A clear, practical understanding of modern communications and engagement tools, best practices, and their implementation.

• Understanding of the practical requirements for working effectively with democratically elected politicians.

• Strong personal credibility and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to lead, develop, support, and coach a team to achieve their full potential and deliver a high-quality, modern communications function.

Nice to Have

• Experience in working with tech/AI innovation and automation in communications strategies.

• Experience in community co-production and digital engagement initiatives.

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