Country: Isle of Man (The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
Closing date: 20 Jan 2020
Communications Manager– Maternity Cover
Contract: Fixed term 1 year
Salary: £41,575 - £51,466 per annum
Location: London
Ref: PES04/19
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About us
ODI is an independent, global think tank, working for a sustainable and peaceful world in which every person thrives. We harness the power of evidence and ideas through research and partnership to confront challenges, develop solutions and create change. (odi.org)
Communications Manager role
We are looking for a Communications Manager to lead the development and delivery of strategic public communications. This is a pivotal role, working with senior staff across the institute to support the delivery of ODI’s strategic priorities and to strengthen the impact of our externally-facing public affairs and communications work. The post holder will be responsible for developing effective communications strategies, workload planning and prioritisation, and will work with business development colleagues to ensure strategic public affairs and communications outputs are included in bids, proposals and contracts.
Other key responsibilities include:
Leading the development and delivery of effective public affairs and communications strategies to enhance the reputation, visibility and impact of ODI’s work
Managing the short to long term planning of public affairs and communications activities
Line management of public affairs and communications professionals
Overseeing the day to day delivery of outputs, ensuring high quality, timeliness and effectiveness
Working with programme colleagues on creative design and troubleshooting on major projects or initiatives
About you
Education to at least degree level
Substantial experience in a comparable post
Experience in drawing up and delivering successful public affairs and communications strategies and delivery plans
Experience in managing a range of communications disciplines, particularly on policy influencing and engagement
Track-record in delivering policy change or impact, through successful communications strategies
Experience in working in matrix-management arrangements, balancing the needs of different stakeholders
Experience in managing internal stakeholders and external suppliers, including agencies
Experience in managing a budget & effective M&E
Understanding of decision making and policy making processes in international development or global affairs
Use of own initiative and ability to work in a self-directed manner
Intellectual ability to grasp new concepts/subject matter quickly
Excellent interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to liaise and communicate with colleagues at all levels of seniority and from different cultures
Strong organisational, prioritisation, project management with emphasis on delivery of results.
Ability to work to strict deadlines and under pressure
Excellent proofreading and editing skills
Good knowledge of different communications platforms, including web-based tools and social media
Excellent IT and data management skills
Closing date: 20th January 2020
Interview date: week of the 3rd February 2020
How to apply:
For more information, please download an application pack from here or at www.odi.org. If you are experiencing difficulties downloading, please telephone 020 7922 8234/0351 or email humanresources@odi.org.uk.
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