Job Description
Ipswich Borough Council – Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2DE
£41,511 - £43,693 per annum
37 hours per week
Full Time
Permanent
Reference: 0006
Required as soon as possible
Ipswich Borough Council
is seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and proactive
Press and Communications Manager
to lead our communications function and team in this pivotal role in shaping our public and media relations. This essential position is the first point of contact for emergency and crisis communications, ensuring swift and effective responses that uphold the council's reputation and reassure residents and stakeholders. You will be the communications expert, offering advice, guidance, and support across the council. You will develop and implement innovative internal and external communications strategies, enhancing employee and resident engagement while safeguarding the Council’s positive local and regional reputation. In this critical role, you will ensure Ipswich Borough Council is proactive, professional, and resilient in all its communications, particularly during times of challenge or crisis. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic organisation that values engagement, transparency, and community trust. As well as a competitive salary, we offer: a career average pension scheme generous holiday and sick pay entitlements subsidised parking public transport discounts free gym and swimming cycle purchase scheme plenty of personal and professional development opportunities flexible working hybrid working opportunities Employee Assistance Programme the opportunity to work with great colleagues. For more information: Please read the
Job Description and Person Specification (pdf) . Please contact
Caroline Kennedy-Jones , Head of Strategy and External Affairs by emailing
caroline.kennedy-jones@ipswich.gov.uk
for more details regarding the role. How To Apply: Please complete an application form by visiting
our website (www.ambitionipswich.com/vacancies) . Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and/or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications. Please note CVs are not accepted. Closing date: 2 February 2025 About The Team IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: To apply , please follow the application process detailed above. This job does not have a Suffolk Jobs Direct online application form. The ‘Apply Now’ button below only allows you to submit a job alert, not an online application.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
is seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and proactive
Press and Communications Manager
to lead our communications function and team in this pivotal role in shaping our public and media relations. This essential position is the first point of contact for emergency and crisis communications, ensuring swift and effective responses that uphold the council's reputation and reassure residents and stakeholders. You will be the communications expert, offering advice, guidance, and support across the council. You will develop and implement innovative internal and external communications strategies, enhancing employee and resident engagement while safeguarding the Council’s positive local and regional reputation. In this critical role, you will ensure Ipswich Borough Council is proactive, professional, and resilient in all its communications, particularly during times of challenge or crisis. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic organisation that values engagement, transparency, and community trust. As well as a competitive salary, we offer: a career average pension scheme generous holiday and sick pay entitlements subsidised parking public transport discounts free gym and swimming cycle purchase scheme plenty of personal and professional development opportunities flexible working hybrid working opportunities Employee Assistance Programme the opportunity to work with great colleagues. For more information: Please read the
Job Description and Person Specification (pdf) . Please contact
Caroline Kennedy-Jones , Head of Strategy and External Affairs by emailing
caroline.kennedy-jones@ipswich.gov.uk
for more details regarding the role. How To Apply: Please complete an application form by visiting
our website (www.ambitionipswich.com/vacancies) . Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and/or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications. Please note CVs are not accepted. Closing date: 2 February 2025 About The Team IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: To apply , please follow the application process detailed above. This job does not have a Suffolk Jobs Direct online application form. The ‘Apply Now’ button below only allows you to submit a job alert, not an online application.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
