Head of External Communications

Here at the Consumer Council for Water we have an exciting new opportunity on our Executive team. We are looking for a Head of External Communications to lead our communications on behalf of water consumers. The Consumer Council for Water represents the interests of customers of the water and sewerage companies in England and Wales in relation to price, service, and value for money. You will be working alongside our Chair, CEO and Board members to maintain and enhance our high profile with Government and the Media. You will be experienced and understand the importance of effective stakeholder management, making sure that our messages get heard by those who matter. You will be expected to drive and deliver our communications strategy helping to deliver our aim of securing the best outcomes for all water consumers present and future. Full details and essential criteria for the role and can be found in the Information for Applicants available on our website. How to Apply To apply for this post please submit the following information by 5pm 30 January 2018. - a statement of suitability for the role (maximum two A4 pages). Your statement must give examples of how your skills and experience match the criteria and in particular the essential sift criteria detailed within the person specification (found within the Information for Applicants). Please also refer to the job description. *This must be completed in order for your application to be considered.* - an accompanying Curriculum Vitae (CV) and - a completed equal opportunities form (optional). Section two of this relates to the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. For further information on this please refer to page 11 of the Information for Applicants. Please return your completed application to: Human Resources CCWater Victoria Square House Victoria Square Birmingham B2 4AJ Or email recruitment@ccwater.org.uk