PR and External Communications Manager

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact, be creative, and drive positive brand identity within an established and well-known public sector organisation? YPO have an exciting opportunity for a PR andCommunications Manager to join our Brand & Communications team on a fixed-term basis for 12 months.

“If you seek a friendly and rewarding work environment, YPO could be the place for you.”

We're looking for an experienced, ambitious PR professional with public affairs experience, eager to further develop their management of External Communications, whether from an agency or in-house PR team, to join our inclusive and passionate team.

To support the team on a fixed term basis, your exceptional interpersonal skills, coupled with your proficiency in written and verbal communication, and your meticulous attention to detail, will support us in progressing our External Communications plans.

As a motivated PR leader focused on results, your enthusiasm and dedication will positively impact our team achievements. You'll play a vital role in creating and managing key PR strategies and delivering public affairs activity, staying informed about current events and relevant news topics affecting the public sector, in and around our local community, and manage key strategic partnerships with local and national organisations.

You will be confident in your ability to influence a team and lead by example, while dealing with sensitive issues and acting quickly to resolve them. Your keen eye for detail, coupled with your ability to oversee the drafting of written content and copy for different demographics through different mediums, will be essential in providing clear communication to our wide and large audiences. Your existing line management experience will allow you to seamlessly integrate into your role as a mentor and guide for your line report, a newly recruited PR and Communications Officer.

It is essential that the successful candidate have:

• A degree level qualification, or significant relevant experience in a similar role
• Evidence of further qualification or experience in PR and Communications
• The ability to lead and deliver effective digital communications
• Excellent organisation, planning and attention to detail
• Demonstrable ability to build positive stakeholder relationships and nurture junior colleagues

For a comprehensive outline of the role, as well as the essential skills required, please read the Job Description attached here.

“Our mission is to help the public sector achieve the best possible value when buying products and services across the UK.”

YPO has 50 years' experience in giving back to the public sector. Five decades ago, 13 local authorities came together to combine their buying demands and achieve efficiency, and that's when our organisation as it's known today began.

We supply products and services to a wide range of customers including schools, local authorities, charities, emergency services, the public sector, and other businesses such as nurseries and care homes.

We're 100% publicly owned, by our 13 member authorities, which means the profits we make are returned to our public sector customers, delivering even better value for money.

Benefits of working at YPO:

• Local Government Pension (WYPS)
• Family friendly policies
• Generous holiday allowances
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Access to Occupational Health Service
• Discounted sports and leisure memberships
• Health care plans
• Commitment to staff development and training

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your CV, along with a supporting statement to: Bradley.Naylor@northyorks.gov.uk.  To have a confidential and informal discussion about this role or the recruitment process, please call Bradley on 01609 534365.

It is important that your CV includes: your full contact details, complete employment history, education history and explanation of any gaps in employment or experiences. Your supporting statement should outline your motivation for applying and how you meet the criteria for the role, as outlined in the Job Description, and be no more than 500 words.

The deadline for applications is midnight on Tuesday 7th May 2024.  Interviews are planned to take place, in-person, week commencing 20th May 2024.

We reserve the right to remove this vacancy before the proposed deadline in the event of the position being filled, a change of requirements or a large number of applications being received.

YPO is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.

We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.

Contract: Fixed term (Maternity Cover), Full-time, Monday to Friday