Head of Communications and External Affairs - Liverpool, United Kingdom - The Candidate

The Candidate

Verified Company

Liverpool, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Head of Communications and External Affairs - Liverpool City Centre - Up to 35k - Music and Entertainment
Our client was founded over 170 years ago and now has over 350,000 people attend their events every year.

At the core of their work is one of the UK's oldest orchestras and choirs as well as their youth company and associated ensembles, which has over 73,000 participants.

They also work closely with the NHS on their _Music and Mental Health Programme,_ which has had a positive impact on over 12,000 people since the programme's inception over a decade ago.

Their aim is to have a profound impact on their local and wider communities through music.

They are now looking to bring in a new Head of Communications and External Affairs to execute their vision for growth.

The aim for this role is to develop new audiences and grow key relationships with local and national governments as well as other partner organisations.

In this role, you will be sitting within the wider Audience and Development team and will be reporting directly into the Executive Director, Audience and Development.

This role will be based in their office space, in the heart of Liverpool City Centre, with the option to discuss hybrid working.

There may be some weekend and evening work required but this will be included within the 35 hour week.

Day to day responsibilities:

Improving the overall PR and communication strategy and activities
Manage press relationships and activities such as writing press releases, organising events and organising interviews
Host pre and post concert events
Oversee the team of Programme Editors and Designers to ensure all concert programme production is in line with the brand's vision
Assist in the writing of copy for social media alongside the Digital Marketing Manager to increase engagement

Benefits:

26 days holiday plus bank holidays
Complimentary tickets to the companies music and entertainment events
Health Cash Plan after two years of service with the company, you are eligible to join the Health Cash plan, which provides cash back to help towards healthcare and wellbeing costs
Cycle to work scheme allowing you to save money on the cost of a new bike
Length of Service awards which provides employees to have additional time off and cash incentives

What you'll need:

At least fours years of experience within a communications focused role
Experience creating engaging and creative media campaigns
Strong understanding of Social Media
Highly organised and detail oriented
Experience of working with both internal and external stakeholders

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