Our client is a large local government organisation and looking for an experienced Senior Comms professional to join their team This is initially a 3 month contract which may be extended for the right applicant You will have Significant experience in leading and delivering communications across all communications disciplines including campaigns, digital, marketing and media Significant experience/knowledge of digital and social media content creation and an in-depth knowledge of how to tailor content for different social media platforms Significant experience of providing direct advice and briefing to senior managers and/or elected members on communications Significant experience of working in a highly pressured environment and delivering results to tight deadlines Experience of working with the media, both proactively pitching stories and managing inquiries and issues Experience of using insight and data to create communications plans and evaluate results Experience and understanding of how to handle communications for a business, organisation, public sector or third sector body in a crisis Proven ability to find solutions to communications problems and to take necessary action, using all available channels including digital, media and internal communications A good understanding of local government, the services provided by local councils, and the responsibilities a council has to its residents Excellent writing skills with a clear, concise and lively prose style, and the ability to write clearly for a range of different audiences? Excellent oral communications skills and the ability to maintain effective relationships at every level of an organisation PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS INSIDE SCOPE OF IR35 HYBRID WORKING AVAILABLE