Senior Media Relations Manager (Leadership Communications)

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional senior media relations professional to inform the public and stakeholders of the work of the Metro Mayor and Combined Authority (CA), executive team and Cabinet Members and the Combined Authority’s to deliver a globally competitive, environmentally responsible and socially inclusive Liverpool City Region.

Key features of the role include

• •‍Driving the development and delivery of priority communications and media relations strategies, campaigns and plans.
• •‍Securing high impact, high-quality, high-volume news, feature and editorial coverage in print, broadcast and online.
• •‍Promoting the corporate goals of the LCRCA through its leadership communications, supporting policy, funding and economic growth prospects.
• •‍Working in a collaborative and supportive team environment to deliver the very best quality, modern, innovative and respected communications for the Liverpool City Region.

 

About the person

 We are looking for an experienced media relations professional with a broadcast, social media and/or press journalism background to join our Strategic Communications and Corporate Affairs team in an exciting phase of the development of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.

You will have provided credible, sound and strategic media advice to leaders and supported them to explain and promote the work of a major organisation, local authority or Government department.

We are looking to achieve a step change in the perceptions of the Liverpool City Region, including internationally, so that we can deliver our Corporate Plan goals and attract inward investment, global companies and grow our inclusive economy to deliver more opportunities for the people we serve.

If you think you match the job description and our values then click on the link to apply, indicating how you meet the person specification.

 

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

 

Staff benefits

• •‍Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• •‍Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• •‍Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• •‍Flexible and hybrid working
• •‍24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• •‍Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
• •‍Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• •‍Bike to Work Scheme
• •‍Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all candidates who met the essential criteria in the job description and who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.