Communications Manager

We are recruiting for an experienced Communications Manager to join a large public sector organisation on a leadership team responsible for delivering strategic communications across a diverse and complex organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional to lead a high-performing team, oversee a broad communications portfolio, and provide strategic advice to senior leaders on internal and external communications, stakeholder engagement and reputation management. The RoleAs Communications Manager, you will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of corporate communications strategies that support organisational priorities and enhance public confidence. You will oversee a team of communications professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality campaigns, media relations, digital communications and stakeholder engagement activities. Working closely with senior leadership, you will provide expert communications advice, manage reputational risks and lead communications planning for major projects, organisational change and high-profile issues. Key Responsibilities • Lead, develop and manage a communications team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. • Develop and deliver strategic communications plans aligned with organisational objectives. • Oversee internal and external communications across multiple channels. • Build strong relationships with senior leaders and key internal and external stakeholders. • Lead media relations and reputation management activities. • Provide strategic communications support for major programmes, organisational change and sensitive issues. • Manage communications during crisis or high-profile situations, ensuring timely and consistent messaging. • Monitor and evaluate communications performance, using insight to improve future activity. • Ensure communications remain accessible, inclusive and consistent with organisational values and brand standards. • Manage resources, budgets and competing priorities to deliver an effective communications service. About YouYou will be an experienced communications leader with a proven ability to manage teams, influence senior stakeholders and deliver impactful communications within a large, complex organisation. You will have: • Significant experience in communications, public relations, corporate affairs or marketing. • Previous experience managing and developing a communications team. • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills. • Experience developing and delivering strategic communications campaigns. • Strong media relations and reputation management experience. • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. • Experience supporting organisational change, transformation or high-profile programmes. • The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, politically aware or highly regulated environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced communications professional to join a respected public sector organisation where you will play a key role in shaping communications strategy, leading a talented team and supporting the delivery of important organisational priorities.