The Growth Company’s (GC) Business Growth Hub team have an exciting new opportunity for a Stakeholder Communications Manager to deliver effective PR and Communications to raise the profile and positioning of the Growth Company (GC) and GM Business Growth Hub (GM BGH), as a leading deliverer of business support, and our role in supporting Greater Manchester’s economic growth ambitions.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong copywriting and storytelling abilities.
- Proven experience in stakeholder communications, media relations, and campaign delivery across digital and traditional platforms.
- Ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging messages tailored to diverse audiences.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and engage stakeholders across public and private sectors.
- Proficiency in digital tools including social media platforms, email marketing systems, and content management systems.
- Experience in evaluating communications performance and using insights to refine strategy.
- Knowledge of economic development, policy, and the political landscape in Greater Manchester is highly desirable.
- Graduate calibre or equivalent experience in journalism, communications, or a related field.
At GC, safeguarding the welfare of all individuals including vulnerable adults and young people is a top priority, and we expect all staff to uphold this standard. All appointments follow Safer Recruitment Procedures, including a DBS check carried out by Due Diligence Limited (DDC Ltd), at no cost to the successful candidate.
Please note: It is a legal offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity if you are on the Barred List.
We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and either have a disability or are from a diverse ethnic community.
If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process. Your request will be shared only with the Hiring Manager and Internal Recruitment Team.
We also aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you need reasonable adjustments or have any general enquiries at any stage or the recruitment process, please contact careers@growthco.uk or call us on 0161 237 4447.
Examples include:
- Meeting the hiring manager or touring the venue in advance
- Extra time for tasks
- Interview questions shared beforehand
- Accessibility software or equipment for assessments
We’re proud to support the Ban the Box campaign, which helps people with convictions access job opportunities. As part of this, we’ve removed questions about convictions from the initial application stage.
GC is committed to fostering a culture of flexibility and agile working. Many roles will increasingly support full agile arrangements. If you require more permanent flexibility, we encourage you to discuss this during your interview so your request can be considered early in the process.
All GC colleagues will work inline with the Health & Safety at work act and the GC Health & Safety Policy.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Work from home
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: 462
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