Communications Manager

Implement a multi-channel communications strategy for the SEUPB and the EU funding programmes it is responsible for.Take the lead and advise the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team on all matters relating to reputation management and crisis communications.Promote the outputs, results and impact of the EU funding programmes managed by the SEUPB to a diverse range of stakeholders, on a cross-border basis. Lead the SEUPB's Communications Team in the successful delivery of all digital marketing, advertising, event management, media and PR communication activities.To provide advice and guidance to funded projects in order to ensure that they meet all relevant EU communication regulations.To provide an effective and efficient service to respond to ministerial, departmental and political representative queries from the NI Executive and the Irish Government.To deliver an internal communications strategy for the SEUPB.To manage the SEUPB's communications budget and ensure that all expenditure is within agreed limits.To procure and effectively manage all communication consultant and supplier contracts..

Can demonstrate experience in liaising with a wide range of key stakeholders and influencers e.g. Government officials, political representatives, relevant private/public bodies, journalists

Experience of working with the media and developing and maintaining good media contacts

Experience in the development of a corporate communications strategy and the development of corporate branding for an organisation

Experience in overseeing the management of marketing and PR related activities and events including associated budgets

Experience of handling and managing the media on a regular basis, experience in writing articles/briefs for public consumption, experience in advising senior management on media related issues

Corporate & Programme Communications

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A postgraduate masters qualification in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or Media Studies

Extensive knowledge of the media in Northern Ireland, Ireland (national and regional: print, broadcast and online)

Knowledge of the issues around the provision and use of EU structural funds