PR and Communications Lead
JOB_53643594757341Job type
TemporaryLocation
BirminghamWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
CommunicationsIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£400-£500 per day
PR and Communications Lead, Interim, Birmingham, £400-£500 per day, Hybrid Working
Interim PR & Communications Manager
Contract: Interim
Location: Hybrid (2 days per week in Birmingham)
Rate: £500 per day
Start: ASAP
Location: Hybrid (2 days per week in Birmingham)
Rate: £500 per day
Start: ASAP
About the role
We’re hiring a seasoned Press & PR Manager to protect and enhance the organisation’s reputation, drive proactive storytelling, and manage media handling across multiple portfolios. You’ll lead a small press team, deliver 24/7 responsive coverage for breaking news, and provide confident counsel to senior officers and Members in a politically sensitive environment.
We’re hiring a seasoned Press & PR Manager to protect and enhance the organisation’s reputation, drive proactive storytelling, and manage media handling across multiple portfolios. You’ll lead a small press team, deliver 24/7 responsive coverage for breaking news, and provide confident counsel to senior officers and Members in a politically sensitive environment.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and deliver a comprehensive media strategy and handling plans; secure high‑impact regional/national coverage.
- Lead a press team providing 24‑hour cover for incidents; coordinate with partner press offices during crises.
- Build and maintain senior media relationships; prepare spokespeople; deliver media training and counsel to Members and officers.
- Monitor and report media performance; ensure robust governance, audit readiness and budget stewardship.
Essential experience
- Proven delivery of regional and national coverage from proactive stories; crisis/issue management with political sensitivity.
- Senior‑level stakeholder management; excellent news/feature writing; ability to perform calmly to tight deadlines in high‑profile contexts.
- Team leadership and budget management; strong understanding of governance, data protection and equalities in public sector communications.
What you need to do now
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PR and Communications LeadJOB_536435947573412025-12-232026-03-24
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