Head Of External Relations (Communications)

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Head of External Relations for our client, a local government organisation based in Cheshire.The successful post holder will provide strategic advice to the Mayor on public policy, external relations and communications, while developing and maintaining productive relationships with stakeholders, partner organisations, government departments and other public sector bodies.Working at a senior level, the post holder will support the Mayor and senior leadership team in delivering key priorities, projects and initiatives, lead stakeholder engagement, provide media advice and act as a trusted adviser on high-profile and sensitive issues.This role is a temporary contract with an initial contract length of 12 months with the possibility to extend. Hybrid working TBC but likely 2 days onsite 3 remote.Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:Provide strategic advice to the Mayor on public policy, external relations and communications.Develop and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders, partner organisations, government departments and other public sector bodies.Support the Mayor and senior leadership team in delivering key priorities, projects and initiatives.Lead on stakeholder engagement and build positive relationships with opinion formers and key influencers.Provide responsive and proactive media advice in a fast-moving political environment.Act as a spokesperson for the Mayor when required.Support elected members ..... full job details .....