Communications Manager - London, United Kingdom - Omni RMS

Omni RMS

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Please Note:

Ofcom is the regulator for the communications services that we use and rely on each day.

We make sure people get the best from their broadband, home phone and mobile services, as well as keeping an eye on TV and radio.

We also oversee the universal postal service, look after the airwaves used by wireless devices, and also help to make sure people don't get scammed and are protected from bad practices.

We have recently taken on the regulation of video-sharing platforms, and we are preparing for a role in protecting people from online harms.

Protecting consumers is at the heart of what we do.

Our culture is clear - we live by our values: Empowerment; Excellence; Collaboration; Agility and Respect. These define how we work to deliver our purpose, now and in the future. The behaviours which support these values set the path for a fully inclusiveand innovative culture at Ofcom.

We focus not only on what we do, but how we do it. We pride ourselves on being an organisation of people who genuinely care about helping others.

About DRCF / Skills & Capabilities

The Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) brings together the major UK regulators tasked with regulating digital services - the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)and the Office of Communications (Ofcom) - so that they can collectively drive greater regulatory co-operation, in order to deliver coherent approaches to digital regulation, explore emerging policy challenges in the digital space in a collaborative way anddevelop the skills and capabilities needed to carry out their functions in online markets.

Purpose of the Role

We are looking for a Communications Manager to lead on promoting the role and work of the DRCF to a range of stakeholders, with the aim of ensuring that our stakeholders are aware of how the DRCF is benefitting people and businesses online.

Key Responsibilities
As Communications Manager, you will shape the DRCF's external and internal communications, including media engagement, by:

Dealing with media requests, interview bids and press enquiries relating to the DRCF, acting as point of contact for journalists and liaising with colleagues across the comms teams of the member regulators as necessary
Drafting press notices and coordinating governance of these across the DRCF member regulators
Developing social media plans in respect of publications, events and other outputs, and coordinating with communications teams across the DRCF member regulators to implement these and measure their impact
Liaising with relevant web/publication teams and communications teams across the DRCF member regulators in the lead up to the publication of DRCF outputs (including introducing a branding hierarchy and navigating relevant governance processes)
Preparing briefings for senior colleagues for internal and external engagements (including media interviews, panels and conferences)
Identifying appropriate opportunities (such as events and speaking engagements) to promote the role and work of the DRCF to a range of stakeholders
Delivering internal communications activities that engage and inform colleagues across the member regulators through multiple channels, including presentations and events
Inputting to the development of the DRCF website and keeping content updated following launch
Building effective relationships with internal stakeholders across DRCF including Communications Directors from each of the member regulators, workinglevel contacts from communications teams across the DRCF member regulators, DRCF policy directors andproject teams.

Skills, knowledge and experience

Proven stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence and collaborate confidently with colleagues of all levels, organisationwide
Strong communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to translate complex themes into concise and easy to understand narratives (including drafting messages for a wide variety of audiences)
Ability to understand a range of political and regulatory considerations to ensure that communications products reflect member regulators' collective positions
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to deliver in a fastmoving environment and balance and manage conflicting priorities, with factors often outside of your control
Knowledge of, or a keen interest, in digital markets and regulation
Experienced at developing and influencing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
Experienced at delivering internal communications activities that engage and inform colleagues through multiple channels (including presentations and events)
Experience of delivering a communications plan or strategy focused on engaging with and influencing key external stakeholders.