Communications Manager - UK - 205pd Inscope of IR35

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Job description

Communications Manager

205pd Inscope of IR35 3ths - Remote

You will be an experienced communications professional, with a track record of developing and delivering accessible communication strategies.You will be able to demonstrate the use of research and insight and knowledge of the latest thinking about accessible communications.

Responsibilities:

Lead the development of the accessible communications strategy

Undertake primary and secondary research to gather evidence on the required approach to accessible communications

Undertake an internal and external review of the accessibility of communications

Work collaboratively with internal colleagues and external partners to deliver an accessible communications strategy

Manage resources efficiently: manage budgets and project delivery, to ensure goals are achieved and value for money is delivered at every stage.

Provide subject matter leadership to colleagues across communications and the wider organisation.

Manage external agencies, ensuring work is on target and to budget

Person specification

You will be a high performing communications professional who can demonstrate the following abilities:

A track record of developing, planning and delivering integrated, accessible communications campaigns across the full marketing mix, to achieve tangible impacts such as response or behaviour change.

Knowledge of accessible communications approaches

A commitment to diversity and inclusion

Experience of using audience insight to define communications strategies and messages for both mainstream and niche audiences.

Experience of managing external agencies

Experience of digital and social channels would be highly advantageous.

Demonstrable experience of working with teams across organisations to ensure communications outcomes are achieved, and integrated.

Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced and changing environment, with proven ability to project manage and achieve objectives.

Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written, with high levels of sensitivity and judgement and the ability to influence outcomes effectively through persuasive argument

Qualifications

it is essential that you have:You have a Marketing/Communications degree, Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) or Institute of Direct Marketing (IDM) qualification, or equivalent experience

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