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Published 05 May 2016

Interim Head of Communications

The Water Services Regulation Authority · West Midlands

Key facts

Contract value
£53,760
Awarded
17 Feb 2016
Contract starts
22 Feb 2016
Contract ends
02 Sep 2016
Procedure
Open procedure
Buyer type
Central government

Awarded to

SupplierValue
VMA Group£53,760

Description

The Interim Head of Communications role will provides strategic practical leadership in the positioning of Ofwat and dynamic, on-going engagement with the media so they understand who we are, our ambitions, what we stand for, what we do and have confidence in strong two way relationships.

He/she ensures our messaging, through new and traditional media is closely aligned to our corporate objectives.

The Interim Head of Communications will work in close partnership with all members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Chairman to develop and realise opportunities to promote our work and influence policy makers while also protecting our reputation where necessary. This will require strong planning, anticipation of issues and strong proactive and reactive skills.

Although the role will be located in the Corporate Communications resource pool, the post holder with need the professional expertise, gravitas, authority and inter-personal skills to establish rapidly effective relationships at a senior level across the organisation.

Reporting to the Interim Director of Corporate Communications, the post will work closely with the Chairman, Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team.

Job Purpose

1. To manage and deliver Ofwat’s media relations.

2. To effectively advise, brief and influence Ofwat staff, including the Chairman and Chief Executive, on media relations issues.

3. To provide advice at a corporate and programme level on effective strategic communications.

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