Head of Corporate Affairs - London, United Kingdom - Port of London Authority

Port of London Authority

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Department:
Corporate Affairs

Reporting to:
Director of Corporate Affairs

Grade:1

Starting Salary:
£93,877 per annum + £6,177 per annum Car Allowance

Base:
London

Closing date:9th June 2024

Interview date:20th June 2024

Who we are:

The Port of London Authority is the statutory harbour authority for the tidal Thames and responsible for the UK's biggest port - 95 miles of the River Thames from the Estuary to Teddington Lock in West London.

We work to keep river users safe, protect and enhance the environment and promote the use of the river for trade and travel.

The Corporate Affairs team's mission is to put the river at the heart of the story and build the PLA's reputation as a trusted port.

Delivering communications and engagement with purpose, enabling the PLA's business plan priorities and promoting the Thames Vision, always uncompromising on safety.

The role:

You will use effective communications to raise the profile of and engagement with the PLA's Thames Vision 2025, connecting with new audiences with our mission to create a thriving river, home to the UK's number one port.

You will also be responsible for the PLA crisis communications plan, ensuring it is fit for purpose, regularly tested, and that colleagues from across the Corporate Affairs function are trained and confident in responding to an event.

Responsibilities:

Leading and developing a highperforming team of communications professionals
Using effective communications to raise the profile of and engagement with the PLA's Thames Vision 2050, connecting with new audiences with our mission to create a thriving river, home to the UK's number one port Accountable, with the responsible Media and Content Manager for developing and delivering effective, multichannel external communications, in line with the wider Corporate Affairs strategy and which support PLA's business priorities and the Thames Vision goals
Accountable, with the responsible Internal Communications Officer, for developing compelling internal communications which engage audiences and embed our PLA mission, purpose and objectives
Accountable, with the responsible Web and Social Media Manager, for developing and delivering a digital communications strategy
Management of relationships with national media and other senior stakeholders
Developing a corporate narrative, embedding across the PLA, and ensuring consistency of message across all communications channels
Deputising for the Director of Corporate Affairs when needed, including taking on daytoday responsibility for the effective functioning of the directorate in her absence
Responsibility for briefing, training or supporting Csuite level senior leaders with external and internal communications
Accountability for the proper management of the communications function's budget
Ensuring effective use of PLA CRM system to manage external contacts and stakeholder relationships

What we are looking for:

You will be educated to degree level in a related discipline or have at least ten years' equivalent experience, including five plus years' experience of managing a team.

Essential

Experience of leading a multidisciplinary communications function, including internal communications, PR and digital
An excellent leader, with a proven ability to build a cohesive team culture which supports and enables continuous improvement
Crisis communications and/or reputation management experience, including developing and owning plans and responses
Ability to create and maintain effective relationships with national media
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Confidence in working with senior leaders, including Csuite, in preparing for media events and interviews

Desirable

Although maritime experience would beneficial transportation, logistics, police, utilities would all be an advantage
Experience of working in a highly unionised workforce

In return, we offer a competitive benefits package: