Head of Communications | Local Government
Core
Lead communications and media activities while providing strategic communications support to the Lord Mayor of a local council.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Communications (Public Sector)
Builds
Media relations, public statements, digital engagement strategies, and team-led communications priorities.
Domain
Local Government / Public Sector
Required skills
Strategic communications, media relations, issues management, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, executive influencing, digital engagement strategy, crisis communication, public speaking.
Preferred skills
Experience in ministerial or political environments, navigating complex stakeholder relationships.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of three; set and deliver the communications agenda; lead proactive issues management and rapid media responses; manage media enquiries and prepare media statements; oversee content development (releases, speeches, social media); monitor social media trends; provide strategic advice on digital engagement; brief the Lord Mayor for media and public engagements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC