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Head of Engagement and External Communications, Northern Ireland

Excel Recruitment has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, motivated and driven Engagement and External Communication Manager. This role will be the head of Department reporting to the managing Director.
A Fantastic opportunity to be part of an all-Ireland company Leading the way when it comes to innovation and leadership.
A company that holds Climate change and Green Initiatives in High Regards and ensures this message is across the whole of the business.

Responsibilities of the Head of Engagement and communications

• Develop and lead the communication Strategy internally and Externally
• Collaborate with the Group CSO and in turn implement the external Strategy
• Lead, develop and maintain effective relationships with key business representative bodies, politicians, Departments and Departmental Executive Committees, communities, media and other key stakeholders across Northern Ireland
• Be Responsible for the press office, all external publications and all related brand or media related research and development.
• Manage the overall Social media policy including Regular management of the Website
• To be the senior member responsible for all media communication and advising internally and externally to relevant bodies.
• Manage external agencies on publications, advertising, including writing and production of material for external use.

Requirements of the Head of Engagement and communications

• Outstanding external communications expertise built through experience of delivery at a senior level across a range of business functions
• Media and Corporate experience specifically experience with a wide range of media and stakeholder groups
• Exemplary leadership skills, strong public affairs management and sound judgement with demonstrable experience of leading an organisation’s communications through transition or challenging times
• Ability and experience of engaging with diverse levels of stakeholders and partners across society

Benefits of working as head of Communications

• Excellent salary £65,000-£75,000 depending on experience
• Bonus’s to be discussed at interview
• 25 days annual leave
• hybrid working Plan

If you believe this is something of interest to you and you would like to have a confidential Discussion, please feel free to call Darren on 07507561461 or simply apply your interest via the appropriate link and I will be in touch in Due course,
We look forward to hearing from you to discuss this role or other roles you may be interested in.