Head of External Relations

My client in Greater London are looking to appoint a talented Head of External Relations on a Contract basis.

This is a high-profile position providing strategic advice and support to the Executive Mayor and senior leadership across public policy, external relations, stakeholder engagement, communications and media.

What's on offer:

• Salary: £500 per day (inside IR35)

*negotiable based on experience
*please submit your CV with the rate you require

• Hybrid working
• Contract type: contract
• Monday - Friday

About the role:
Based in Greater London (Hybrid):

• Provide strategic advice to the Executive Mayor and Mayor's Office on public policy, external relations, stakeholder engagement and communications
• Provide informed advice on emerging issues, political developments, reputational risks and opportunities
• Support the Mayor and senior leadership team in delivering key priorities, projects and initiatives
• Provide proactive and responsive media advice to the Mayor and senior officers in a fast-moving political environment

About you:
You will have the following experiences:

• Extensive experience in a similar role
• Significant senior-level experience in external relations, public affairs, strategic communications, government relations or stakeholder engagement
• Demonstrable experience advising senior leaders, elected officials, political stakeholders
• Local Authority experience is essential

How to apply

• Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted.
• Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

About Spencer Clarke Group
Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Free DBS checks
• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

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