Assistant Director of Strategic Communications
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
12/07/2024
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 23/07/2024 12:00
Salary:
£95,096 - £100,767 per annum SM4 grade
Job Category:
Marketing / Media / Communications
Employment Location:
The Lumen , Newcastle Upon Tyne - plus Hybrid Working
Further Information
Listen up… we have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious forward-thinking communications innovator to join the newly formed, North East Combined Authority (North East CA). Our organisation was formed on 7 May 2024 and we are led by an Elected Mayor and Cabinet and cover the seven local authority areas of County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland.
We are purpose driven, we champion the full potential of our region. Collaborating with our partners and local authorities, we’ll create a better way of life by connecting communities, giving people the skills to succeed, and improving wellbeing for all, so that the North East is recognised as an outstanding place to live, work, visit and invest.
We are now looking to appoint an Assistant Director of Strategic Communications to strengthen how we promote the ambitions and priorities of the Combined Authority and how we celebrate in the success we achieve.
This is a unique opportunity for you to showcase your flair and ambition to support the North East with the exciting journey ahead of us.
You will play a critical role developing and implementing our communications strategy that supports and underpins our corporate and Mayoral agenda, with compelling communications that showcase the Region.
This position involves leading a dynamic team to enhance the North East CA’s reputation, engage with key stakeholders and influence public policy at local, regional and national levels.
The successful candidate will report to the Director of Operations and will work closely with senior leadership team, Mayor and Cabinet as well as a broad range of external partners to support the North East CA’s strategic objectives.
In return for your valuable contribution, you will have access to an excellent benefits package:
- Generous leave entitlement, starting at 26 days plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home.
- A generous employer contribution pension scheme.
- Commitment to staff development and continuous learning.
- Progression and career enhancement opportunities.
If you have the skills and qualities to succeed in this role and are committed to delivering the combined authority’s vision and values we look forward to hearing from you.
If you would like an informal discussion, or further information about this role please contact Jacqueline Laughton, Director of Operations, Jacqueline.Laughton@northtyneside.gov.uk
For further information about the North East Combined Authority please see the authority’s website www.northeast-ca.gov.uk
Closing date for applications is 12 Noon on 23rd July 2024
This recruitment is being administered by Durham County Council on behalf of the North East Combined Authority.
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This job is closed for applications.