Head of Communications - Policy and PR

Head of Communications - Policy and PR £56,708 per annum Remote working We are pleased to support our client Cwmpas as they look to recruit the critical role of Head of Communications - Policy and PR. within their Senior Leadership team. Cwmpas are a 3rd sector organisation and a development agency working for positive change, in Wales and across the UK. Cwmpas are a co-operative, whose purpose is on building a fairer, greener economy and a more equal society, where people and planet come first The Role: The purpose of the role is to create and implement Cwmpas' communications strategy. You will need to be a leader in every sense, that will include leading a small comms team, leading as a subject matter expert, and leading by informing the CEO of the best approach. Responsibilities: Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive communications strategy, producing high quality content that amplifies our mission and impact across all diverse areas of our work. Collaborate with the Head of Business Development to create compelling communications that support fundraising efforts Promote and embed the Cwmpas brand and messaging internally and externally, ensuring they resonate with diverse audiences and ensuring consistent and compelling messaging across the organisation and all platforms. Lead on policy and public relations, growing our reputation as a thought leader and influencing change for the longer term. Develop and manage the department's workplan and budget, including policy and public affairs strategies, campaigns, research, press and PR strategies. Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior key external stakeholders, with a view to identifying future visibility and impact opportunities and manage risks. Represent Cwmpas externally, and act as a spokesperson in the media as and when required. Person Specification: You will need to be a communications expert with leadership experience. Have worked within the 3rd sector previously and have a thorough understanding of the challenges within the sector. Politically astute and aware, being able to liaise with journalists, senior officials, and politicians. Strategic thinkers. Confident in own ability and able to make decisive decisions. Excellent communications skills, able to present confidently. Experienced in digital channels and able to grow the organisations presence, audience, and awareness of its impact.This is a remote role but candidates must be within a sensible commuting distance to Cardiff for occasional company meetings Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment