Communications Manager in Chichester, West Sussex

Communications Manager

If you are seeking an impactful role and the opportunity to work with a high-profile, purpose-driven organisation, this current full-time role for a Communications Manager is now available.

Joining a team united by a shared commitment to making a real difference. An organisation promoting a culture of openness, learning, and accountability.

ABOUT YOU

Are you.

A skilled communications expert with significant professional experience in communications, media, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, or a closely related discipline?

Able to demonstrate excellent judgement and the ability to work with sensitive subject matter?

Experienced in translating complex information into clear and accessible language, alongside strong stakeholder-management skills?

Possessing excellent judgement and the ability to work with sensitive subject matter?

Experienced in producing high-quality public-facing communications?

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Developing and delivering the communications and engagement strategy.
• Providing communications advice across the senior team.
• Planning communications around key programme milestones and publications.
• Developing clear, accurate and accessible public-facing information.
• Managing and coordinating media enquiries and responses.
• Preparing media statements, briefings, FAQs, web content, and other communications materials.
• Ensuring consistency and accuracy across programme communications.

REQUIREMENTS

Success in the role will require demonstration of the following essential requirements:

• Act with integrity, impartiality, discretion, and professionalism.
• Respect the independence and purpose of the Reviews.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all applicable information-governance and data-protection requirements.
• Maintain accurate and auditable records of their work.
• Escalate risks, concerns, and potential conflicts of interest appropriately.

Desirable experience

Experience of health, public-sector, independent review, or inquiry communications.

Experience of communicating directly with families or groups affected by sensitive events.

Relevant professional communications qualification.

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A FULL TIME ROLE BASED ONSITE***

If you are seeking a role within an organisation that make a real difference to people’s lives and you have the high-level skills and abilities to meet this role, please APPLY NOW for further information. 

We look forward to hearing from you.