Stakeholder Communications Manager

Job title: Stakeholder Communications Manager

Company: The Growth Company


Job description: 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.Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver a stakeholder communications plan in collaboration with the Communications Business Partner to support strategic objectives.
• Deliver targeted, impactful communications across multiple platforms to engage a wide range of audiences, with a focus on Greater Manchester stakeholders.
• Work closely with internal teams to coordinate messaging and ensure alignment across the Group’s services and campaigns.
• Proactively identify and communicate key messages and success stories that highlight the organisation’s impact and value to external stakeholders.
• Manage media relations, including press engagement and crisis communications, to support the stakeholder communications strategy.
• Lead digital communications including social media, newsletters, and website content to enhance visibility and engagement.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of stakeholder communications and report on outcomes to inform future strategy.
• Support high-profile stakeholder events and contribute to wider event planning and delivery across the organisation.

About You:

• Motivating and inspiring with a confident, professional presence and the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Highly organised and adaptable, with a proactive mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently or as part of a team, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving and innovation.
• Skilled at both creating and disrupting—bringing fresh ideas while challenging the status quo to improve communications impact.
• Able to demonstrate and apply The Growth Company’s values: Make a positive difference, Stronger together, Empower people, Do the right thing, Build on success.
• Willing to work flexibly, including occasional evenings or weekends, to support key events and communications activity.

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.

LocationManchesterBusiness Area Logobusinessgrowth.jpgCompany LogoBusiness Growth HubCompanyBusiness Support Business Finance (BSBF)Contract typePermanent/ Full- timeSalaryUp to £31,000 per annumAdvert Brandbusinessgrowth.jpgClosing Date27/05/2025Ref No4623Documents(Word, 36.33kb)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 or call us on 0161 237 4447.Examples include:Meeting the hiring manager or touring the venue in advanceExtra time for tasksInterview questions shared beforehandAccessibility software or equipment for assessmentsWe’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.

Expected salary: £31000 per year

Location: Manchester

Job date: Thu, 22 May 2025 00:24:06 GMT

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