Northern Ireland Housing Executive

Phone Number: 03448920900
Email: recruit@nihe.gov.uk
Web: https://www.nihe.gov.uk/working-with-us/careers

Job description

To deliver a fast-time communications service across multiple communications channels, responding to enquiries from the media, proactively promoting the work and services of Northern Ireland Housing Executive and providing communication advice and support to teams, departments and colleagues throughout the Housing Executive.

Responsibilities

• To provide a timely and relevant news service to the media that enhances and protects the overall reputation of the organisation through the provision of an effective media relations function.
• To advise and influence colleagues on the best communications approach to emerging issues and promotion of services, projects and initiatives.
• To provide crisis communications advice and support as required.
• To provide communications support, advice, guidance and direction for your allocated region and workstream.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Possess a degree or equivalent level qualification (Level 6) in a relevant subject.
• Have at least 2 years’ experience working in a communications/press office function.

Further Information

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