Communications Manager, European City Leadership Initiative

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Salary from £42,429 to £50,656 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £54,295 pa inclusive of London allowance

This appointment is until 30 June 2025; however, we expect the role to be renewed with high likelihood of long-term extension

LSE Cities is preparing to launch a pioneering European City Leadership Initiative (ECLI) for mayors and their teams. The initiative will include world class executive education delivered both virtually and in-person at sites across Europe. This essential capability-building work will be accompanied by rapid-fire research and experimentation, informed by mayors' real-world challenges to generate practical resources and data for city leaders.

We are now building a team of experienced and dynamic professionals to help get this exciting new initiative off the ground. This is a pioneering initiative with the potential to create deep impact on the capabilities of European local governments and we are seeking an enthusiastic Communications Manager to conduct marketing, communications, outreach activities and events in support of the initiative.

The Communications Officer will play a critical role to help establish the ECLI as a world-class executive education opportunity for city leaders across the continent, and to support the recruitment of the first cohort of the initiative. The post-holder will ensure the effective management and delivery of the ECLI’s communications activities and strategy, including outreach and events. They will work closely with funders and senior stakeholders to develop a title and unique brand identity for the ECLI, and effectively market the initiative in a way that is responsive to the needs of local government leaders – to ensure a diverse, committed intake of European mayors joins each yearly cohort. The post-holder will work with the ECLI delivery team to set a high standard and oversee quality control for all communications materials produced in association with the initiative.

Candidates should be educated to degree level or have equivalent professional experience and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. They should have proven success designing and executing communications strategies and campaigns plus experience of managing and delivering communications campaigns across social media, web, and other channels. Candidates should also have a proven track record in managing and delivering high profile events with multiple stakeholders and partners, both in-person and online.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 16 February 2025 (23.59 UK time).

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

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