Responsibilities

• Building strong relationships with local authorities, businesses, cultural organisations, education providers and communities
• Developing stakeholder communications channels and engagement mechanisms
• Delivering campaigns, events and initiatives that support and promote the South Yorkshire narrative
• Managing governance arrangements and stakeholder groups
• Ensuring the narrative is embedded across SYMCA communications, campaigns and services
• Monitoring impact and using feedback and data to continuously improve activity
• Acting as an ambassador for the South Yorkshire brand at regional and national events

Requirements

• You have experience leading engagement, communications, branding or marketing activity and are comfortable working across organisational boundaries to build consensus and drive action.
• You are an excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence and inspire a wide range of audiences.
• You are strategic, creative and results-focused, able to use insight and evidence to evaluate impact and continuously improve approaches.
• You are confident operating in politically sensitive environments and can balance strategic thinking with practical delivery.
• You are passionate about creating positive change through collaboration and storytelling, with a commitment to ensuring the South Yorkshire narrative is embedded, championed and brought to life across the region.
• You will be a collaborative and influential leader, confident building relationships with stakeholders at all levels, from community groups and businesses to senior leaders and public sector partners.

Benefits

• All colleagues have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference.
• Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities.
• Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.
• Holiday Entitlement – From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays. Pro-rata for part time colleagues.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in additional to your normal annual leave
• Hybrid working – Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time. Please note, unless specified within the job advert, we cannot accommodate remote working contracts.
• Flexible Hours Scheme – Most roles within SYMCA work under the Flexi-Scheme which allows office-based employees’ flexibility and discretion over their working hours. Under the scheme employees can accrue a defined amount of credit or debit of working hours, and to take time-off in the form of Flexi-Leave or banked Annual Leave.
• Rewarding You - Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway and Cycle-to-Work schemes.
• Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on-the-job training and qualifications
• Professional Membership Fees – Where membership to Professional bodies is applicable to your role, SYMCA will reimburse your membership fees where applicable and following approval by Line Management.