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Communications Manager

Employer
Camden London Borough Council
Location
Camden, London (Greater)
Salary
£41,952
Closing date
26 Oct 2021

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Sector
Corporate Services, Communications
Job role
Manager
Contract Type
Full time

Job Details

About Camden

At Camden, we're working closely with our communities to build a better, fairer borough for everyone, and to make sure that nobody gets left behind. There is no doubt that we’ve experienced significant challenges from Covid-19 and its impacts on those who live, work and study in the borough. Throughout the pandemic we have seen the extraordinary community spirit of Camden and, as we move forward, it’s crucial we all stay working together to create the best future for Camden. In this role, you will have the opportunity to join our Communications team and lead on planning, developing and creating resident-focused communications as we emerge from the pandemic and as we look to the future.

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Communications Manager to join the Communications team at Camden Council. In this role, you will deliver high quality campaigns that support our top priorities and our strategic plan for the borough, Camden 2025. We’re looking for a creative and innovative professional to create and deliver a range of targeted, multi-channel, evidence-based communications projects. You will take ownership of specific areas of council communications, including around Adult Social Care and other council priorities to support our residents. This role may also work on other priority issues as and when needed, including our ongoing response to COVID-19 and our renewal and recovery work. Within these areas of responsibility, you will manage a comprehensive forward plan of activity. You will be expected to define priorities, set objectives, allocate work strands and negotiate resources for time-limited projects and manage the workload.

We’re looking for someone who has an interest in social care, and a good understanding of the current issues facing the sector. You will have a degree-level qualification or equivalent work experience. To succeed in this important role in our communications team you will need to have strong writing skills, an excellent understanding of communications channels (including digital, media and marketing skills) and experience of targeting audiences effectively. You will be able to confidently demonstrate how you have evidenced, targeted, delivered and evaluated campaigns and communications activity. You will also have experience managing budgets and assigning resources to projects, and you will be comfortable and confident engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders. You will have experience of working in high-pressure situations, including crisis communications, as well as political awareness and sound judgement.

Relationships

The role reports to the Senior Communications Manager.

The post holder will be expected to plan and prioritise work in their areas of responsibility and to negotiate the required resources with the Head of Strategic Communications / Senior Communications Manager, and also with colleagues in directorates.

The role will be required to work directly with and give strategic communications advice to senior managers including the chief executive and elected members including the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Members.

The role will have oversight of the work of other colleagues in Communications such as temporarily assigned project team members located in the core matrix.

The role may be required to represent the Council at external meetings with partners, community groups and professional bodies such as CIPR and London Councils.

Working for Camden

Working for Camden you’ll receive a host of great benefits, Click HERE to see full details.

To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website  

Additional information     

To view the Job Profile please click HERE

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Job Profile.   

Asking for Adjustments   

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes, making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions.
If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. 

Company

Camden: A diverse and vibrant borough
 
What makes us different?

Camden London Borough Council offers the opportunity to create a place for everyone. The council is committed to excellence and aims to recruit vibrant and talented people to develop and cultivate highly competent work teams. 
 
Camden Council promotes culture, innovation and excellence by celebrating awards such as the Camden Business Awards, Community Support Awards and Camden Design Awards. 

Great values

Based in the heart of the capital, Camden has much to offer its dedicated staff. The council is committed to excellence, and dedicated to safeguard and support the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Camden aims to work hand to hand with the communities it serves to find new and better ways to increase quality of life.
 
Why work for Camden?

  • Camden is committed to providing high quality services
  • Competent and skilled work teams.
  • A trusting, supportive working environment
  • Strong focus on innovation
  • Competitive salary.
  • Free season ticket / travelcard loan scheme. 

Would you like to work in an innovative, multicultural, vibrant and transforming environment?

Camden may offer the opportunity you are looking for.

Company info
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Telephone
020 7974 4444
Location
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United Kingdom

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