Responsibilities

• Supporting and advising SETDAB via the Communications Sub Group on all public and professional communications and engagement related activity.
• Responsible for managing events and conferences organised by SETDAB, working collaboratively with partners to ensure effective delivery.
• Responsible for managing SETDAB media engagement.
• Responsible for manging the SETDAB web-based and social media related activity.
• Responsible for co-ordinating and managing stakeholder communications.
• Work collaboratively to deliver effective partnership communications functions for SETDAB.
• Responsible for developing, monitoring and evaluating communications activities
• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.

Requirements

• Educated to RQF level 6 (Degree) or equivalent by marketing/communications experience with evidence of continuing professional development and strong knowledge in relevant professional area.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing and presentation skills with the ability to communicate clearly and accurately to a variety of audiences, both internal and external.
• Proven project management experience in a multi-disciplinary field within marketing/communications, with strong research and initiative-taking skills.
• Proven experience of working in a political environment and an understanding of Local Government and their partners.
• Demonstrable understanding of communications channels including print, media and e-communications.
• Proven experience in an internal communications environment for a large multi-disciplinary organisation.
• Evidence of the ability to develop and sustain effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work at pace and under pressure.