This is a rare and high-impact opportunity to lead strategic communications for a public body driving the future of one of England’s most diverse and dynamic regions. As the Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs, you will define and amplify the region’s voice - translating the Mayor’s vision into bold, inclusive and nationally resonant communications.

Reporting into the Chief Executive, you will shape and deliver an integrated communications strategy across media, public affairs and digital channels. A key priority is to lead the development of the communications team to optimise impact, ensure that the communications function supports and reinforces the policy and delivery priorities of the organisation in line with the Mayor’s ambition.

You will be a visionary and collaborative communicator with a strategic mindset and proven political acumen. Your experience of leading a high-performing communications function in a complex public-facing or political organisation will be critical to our success.

As this role comes with genuine breadth and depth, we need a leader capable of both successful delivery of reputation-shaping campaigns and of effectively handling media crises and managing reputational risk.

For more information or to discuss how to apply please contact our retained consultants Andrew Timlin - 07887 777735 or Simon Winspear - 07525 466 357. To arrange a time to speak to the Chief Executive of the Mayoral Combined Authority about the role, please email
Stephen.peacock@westofengland-ca.gov.uk

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We ensure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status. We are also proud to have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer and a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter.