Communications Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to lead CIPFA’s corporate communications team.

You will play a key role in the well running of a proactive and professional in-house communications function. You will support our policy and publications launches, thought leadership and delivery, be part of a busy press office and provide media advice to policy leads and other senior staff.

We are looking for a dynamic and driven individual to manage and efficiently run a proactive communications function, including driving a forward plan of articles, and providing strategic communications advice to colleagues, including press office, thought leadership, social media and strategic PR, ensuring efficient and effective.

This role offers the chance to make a significant impact within Public Finance Management and to deliver our thought leadership strategy contribute to the overall goals of CIPFA.

Person Specification:

We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications and attributes:

Essential Experience:

• Line management experience, or experience leading a significant project or colleagues in a matrix environment

• Experience working for a membership organisation or professional body, or within the public sector in a similar role

• Working in media relations – handling press office queries, pitching articles and proactively planning engaging content

Knowledge/Skills:

• Strategic communications and content planning

• Creating proactive thought leadership and comfortable advising senior leadership

• Writing concise, engaging copy on complex policy issues – often to tight deadlines

• Knowledge of key engagement and digital tools, such as CRM, media and social media platforms, video and podcast editing suites

It is essential that candidates have a proactive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

To apply, please submit your application including your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, we look forward to receiving your application.

**Salary: £40,250 – £47,000

CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) is a UK-based international accountancy membership and standard-setting body. We are dedicated to public financial management and believe that improving public services is key to changing lives for the better. Good public financial management is central to achieving this ambition. Our educational and advisory services support our members, students, and other public finance professionals throughout their careers, helping them add value to their teams and organizations. Through our work, we ensure public money is raised and spent with the highest degree of openness.

In return, we offer: - Participation in our 4-day working week pilot until January 2025! During the pilot, you will work 30 hours per week and receive the current full-time salary.
- 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays.
- Flexible working and leave options.
- Up to 10% employer's pension contribution.
- Season ticket loans.
- Employee Assistance Helpline.
- Exclusive employee discounts and rewards at major brands, including health & well-being, retail, restaurants, and technology providers.

If you would like a copy of the full job description before applying for the role, please contact our People and Culture team on: P&C@cipfa.org

Please note we may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

Location:

CIPFA is a forward-looking organisation and has developed a modern and progressive approach to flexible working and hybrid working. The location for the role will be dual location at both home and our London office.