Head of Communications

Head of Communications

About Our Client
Our Client's strategy centres on developing and maintaining open spaces, such as gardens, and recreational areas. They focus on creating accessible and sustainable outdoor environments. This approach combines strategic development, ongoing maintenance, and sustainability to ensure that such spaces remain functional and beneficial.

Role Overview
The Head of Communications will lead the development and execution of a cohesive communications strategy for the Agency, ensuring all internal and external communications are effective and aligned with the organisations mission. This role will require managing media relationships, overseeing content development, and owning the events and communications calendar, while strategically engaging with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy Development: Create and regularly update a comprehensive communications strategy for the Agency.
• Internal Communications: Build and manage an engaging internal communications platform, ensuring clear and effective communication within the organisation.
• Media Relations: Oversee media relationships, managing interviews, media questions, parliamentary questions, and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.
• Content Management: Manage the Agency's website, social media presence, and produce high-quality, engaging content for external audiences.
• Events Management: Plan and oversee events, ensuring smooth coordination with other stakeholders, including government ministries and institutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Lead strategic engagement with stakeholders to build and maintain strong public perception and address any challenges.
• Public Perception Management: Collect and analyse public perception data to identify areas of improvement and develop strategies to enhance the public profile.

Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes

• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role, preferably in communications or marketing, or a bachelor's degree (MQF Level 6) in Communications, Marketing, or a related field. Applicants with at least 5 years of relevant work experience without the formal qualifications will also be considered.
• Language Skills: Excellent command of English is required. Proficiency in Maltese would be an asset.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills with an ability to clearly convey messages and build positive relationships with media and stakeholders.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and build trust with internal teams and external partners.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in content creation, social media management, and event coordination. Familiarity with public relations tools and techniques.
• Organisation: Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Self-Motivated: A proactive, self-driven individual who takes initiative and consistently delivers high-quality results.
• Problem-Solving: Analytical mindset with the ability to address public relations challenges creatively and effectively.

What's on Offer

• Compensation: An attractive remuneration package, including allowances, performance bonus and yearly salary increments.
• Working Hours: Full-time indefinite contract.
• Other Benefits: Responsibility Allowance, Performance Bonus, Project Allowance, Car Allowance and Communication Allowance.
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic and evolving organisation.

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