Communications and Media Manager (ID2024-9691)

at  Scottish Government

JOB SUMMARY

In September 2023, the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Social Care and NHS recovery announced that a Public Inquiry would be held into the actions of former neurosurgeon Mr Eljamel and NHS Tayside. In February 2024, the Honourable Lord Weir was announced as Chair of the Inquiry.
A team is being built to take forward the work to support Lord Weir in establishing the Inquiry.
You will develop externally and internally facing communications strategies for the Inquiry. You will raise awareness of the Inquiry’s work. You will identify and present key messages, advise on content, and ensure that key stakeholders, the public, and Inquiry colleagues are kept informed. You will ensure a website, public facing media channels and general messaging are accurate, accessible, timely and informative. You will support work to consult on the draft Terms of Reference.
You will support media planning for announcements and the day-to-day press and media operations. You will maintain excellent relationships with print and broadcast media, advising and supporting the Chair of the Inquiry in his engagement across the spectrum of media.
You will have strong interpersonal skills. You will have a flexible and adaptable approach to work as the requirements of the role and the tasks will evolve and change over time depending on the phase of the Inquiry.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Developing communications strategies for the Inquiry.
• Leading on the development, maintenance and management of the Inquiry website, in collaboration with any external contractors; development and management of website content.
• Developing and managing the Inquiry’s digital and social media presence.
• Supporting work to consult on draft Terms of Reference.
• Providing media insight and handling advice to all members of the Inquiry, including the Chair and Counsel.
• Leading on liaison with members of the media, through connection to a wide range of networks, establishing a credible presence, responding to media enquiries.
• Working closely with Inquiry colleagues and contractors to ensure the smooth running and robust investigation of the Inquiry, including media activity planning.

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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