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Job DescriptionRole Title: Director of CommunicationsMain Purpose of Role: The Director is responsible for the development and implementation of a multichannel communications strategy for the diocese of Southwell & Nottingham supporting the mission of Growing Disciples, Wider, Younger, Deeper. to: The Chief ExecutiveWorking Relationships: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with all diocesan personnel including: Bishops, Archdeacons, Chief Executive, Core Team, Diocesan Directors, clergy and staffFurther develop and deepen support to our 320+ parishes, particularly through enabling and enhancing their online digital communications. Build engaging relationships with national Comms Teams and regional diocesan contactsBuild and manage strong relationships with regional mediaManagement Responsibility: Publicity OfficerPress OfficerPrincipal Responsibilities and Tasks: Support the mission and communication of the Christian faith - develop and deliver a multichannel Communications Plan, including a content and channel plan. The Bishops – work with the Bishops’ Office to optimise strategic opportunities for the Bishops to speak faith into the public domain, with appropriate tone of voice, consistency and ‘stand-out’ across all channels, ensuring the vision of the Diocese is promoted according to the Bishops’ direction. Liaise closely with core teams including discipleship and ministry, partnerships and mission, finance, parish support, and education to promote their key objectives.Manage quality and consistency in all communications to ensure that they are in tune with the vison of the diocese. Sensitive communications - lead remedial communications strategy on matters of regional and/or national interest.Leadership - inspire the communications team and set priorities to enable them to deliver the communications plan to the highest possible standards. Media relationships - build relationships with key editors and producers in regional TV, radio, and press organisations, and proactively field stories to progress the faith agenda. In partnership with the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor and the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel, develop a Safeguarding communications strategy for the diocese. Content development - identify high level, engaging and deeply meaningful themes that connect widely with those on the fringe of faith, and uphold the values of the diocese. Lead and coordinate all communications activities across all teams within the diocese. Church of England Communications - participate and support initiatives at a national level. Brand expertise - lead on development and implementation of brand guidelines consistently across all communication channels. CEO - provide regular updates and insights to the CEO on delivery of external and internal facing communications. Core Team - provide regular updates on the delivery of key communication initiatives by quarter, including channel performance and insights. Budgetary control - manage budget and performance for all communication activities including 3rd party suppliers. Develop a strategy to equip, enable and support parish digital communications, centrally supported and locally led.Special requirements: The post holder will be required to work occasional out of hours and weekends. On call out of hours for crisis communications. Relevant Qualifications and Experience required: Educated to degree level.Minimum of 5 years marketing experience at a senior level, including public relations and developing and implementing cross channel digital communications strategies.Broad experience of working with digital media including video, social, and website.Experience of working with regional and national media and managing organisational reputation.The ability to influence collaboratively and be able to achieve true “buy in” from senior leaders, staff and the wider DioceseStrong leadership skills to motivate a small team to deliver our objectives.A strong understanding/empathy with the aims, ethos and beliefs of the Christian faith and its expression by the Church of England. Personal QualitiesAble to relate well at all levels, an excellent communicator of difficult issues in a form that is accessible to all, both in writing and orallyThe ability to communicate accurately with a range of different people, both internally and externallyA demonstrable team player with a collaborative and open working style.An effective influencer who can manage multiple stakeholdersFlexible in working relationships, comfortable with some ambiguity and able to see projects and tasks to completionAble to work across boundaries Problem solving and innovative approachAble to act with agility and pace when prioritising, planning, implementing and evaluating workCommitted to delivering a high quality professional service at all timesReflective and committed to on-going personal learning and development January 2021The successful candidate will need to own and drive a car, be willing to work evenings and weekends and be prepared to be away from home for residential events. The Director must be on call at all times (other than annual holidays) and respond quickly to emergencies. The Diocesan Board of Finance intends to review job descriptions annually as part of the staff review process, to ensure that they relate to the role as then being performed or to incorporate whatever reasonable changes that have occurred over time or are being proposed. This review will be carried out by the line manager in consultation with the post-holder before any changes are implemented. The post-holder is expected to participate fully in such discussions and implementation. ................
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