Communications and Marketing Manager

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic communications and marketing advice to senior leaders and elected members, acting as a trusted partner and helping to translate organisational priorities into impactful communications and marketing strategies.
• Oversee the development and delivery of high-quality campaigns and engagement activity that support Nottingham's ambitions.
• Lead, motivate and develop a multi-disciplinary team while helping to embed new ways of working and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Shape both our service and the future of the team through strategic leadership.

Requirements

• Significant experience in communications, marketing or public affairs, including developing and delivering strategic communications plans.
• A proven track record of leading, motivating and developing high-performing teams, including performance management.
• Experience providing strategic advice and support to senior leaders and stakeholders in a complex organisation.
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills, with the confidence to work closely with elected members, senior leaders and external partners.
• Strong judgement, political awareness and the ability to navigate sensitive and high-profile issues.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to shape new ways of working and contribute to the ongoing development of a growing service.
• Creativity, resilience and a focus on delivering excellent outcomes for customers and communities.

Benefits

• Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair, inclusive and Disability Confident Employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities.
• In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to: - 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually - Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9% - Smart Working – to support your work life balance - Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme - Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!