Director of Communications and Engagement
The Local Government Association (LGA) is uniquely placed to promote, improve and support local councils. We have recently welcomed a new Chief Executive, Joanna Killian, who is leading a change programme to ensure our organisation is fit for whatever the future brings and to allow us to be as agile as possible to serve our member councils across the country. As part of this new programme, we are looking for a new Director of Communications and Engagement with the necessary drive and determination to help us achieve this fresh approach and ensure we deliver our mission.
You will be at the heart of our commitment to be the national voice for local government at an exciting time for both the sector and the organisation. You will be accountable for shaping and leading a world class communications function, always focussed on continuous improvement.
You will shape and deliver on our strategic objectives through your leadership of our communications team and the communications and engagement profession across the LGA. You will be seen as an advocate and ambassador for the profession across local government and the wider public sector.
You will bring passion and determination to ensure that, with the LGA Board and our key stakeholders, we shape the future of local government. You’ll bring a growth mindset which ensures that the LGA is at the forefront of current and future communications and engagement practice. This includes working across all disciplines from campaigns, public affairs, events, media relations and digital communications , to promote and support the LGA and local government In a fast-moving and ever-changing environment, you will work with our political leadership and senior management team bringing energy, vision, and expertise to our work with the sector and inspiring our workforce. Your work both inside and outside the organisation will help ensure that local government’s voice is heard, and our communities get the deal they deserve.
Indicative Timetable
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 31 December 2024, 12pm (Midday/Noon)
Preliminary interviews (via Teams): w/c 13 January 2025
Officer and Stakeholder Interviews: w/c 27 January 2025
Group Leader Final Interview: Tuesday 30 January 2025
(these dates may be subject to slight change)
For an informal conversation about this role, please contact:
Helen Sawbridge
Email: hsawbridge@faerfield.co.uk
Phone: 0121 312 3755Martin Tucker
Email: mtucker@faerfield.co.uk
Phone: 0121 312 3755
To apply:
To apply for this job please click on the Apply button below and fill out the requested information. When prompted, please submit your CV and a Supporting Statement.
Your supporting statement should be no more than 900 words in total answering the following questions:
- What skills and experience would you bring to this role?
- How would you build an effective and inclusive team culture as a leader?
With your CV, please also provide the names and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted if you reach the final stages, and we will not contact referees without your permission.
Disability Confident
Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, that should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.
