11 Oct
Colbern
London Borough of Newham
Job description
Our client is looking for an experienced Assistant Director of Communications.
3 days per week in office
Our corporate plan Building a Fairer Newham sets out how we will transform the Borough and, as a Council, provide consistently excellent resident experience.
At the heart of our ambition is a commitment to improve how we communicate with residents, from how we publish information so it is easy to find and understand to ensuring people are aware of key services, and increasing levels of participation in Newham activities and events.
The Council’s Marketing Directorate sets how we present ourselves to residents and position ourselves with partners,
winning the hearts and minds of local people with a clear Newham brand and narrative, and motivating staff to become ambassadors for the Council.
It leads our communications, content, research, and partnerships work.
The Assistant Director of Communications is a senior leadership position, holding responsibility for operational oversight of the Council’s communications functions and, working with the Chief Marketing Offices and Assistant Director of Strategy, Brand and Impact, ensuring that our communications activity reflects and supports Newham’s brand and strategic, proactive engagement priorities.
We wish to fundamentally reshape the public perception of Newham Council, highlighting positive initiatives and innovative, life-changing delivery, while addressing negative issues promptly and comprehensively.
This role has a pivotal part to play in this endeavour.
PLEASE ONLY apply if you have the necessary skills, experience and expertise.
The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV.
Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities.
Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer.
▶️ Assistant Director of Communications
🖊️ Colbern
📍 London Borough of Newham