Organisation: North East Mayoral Strategic Authority
Job Category: Marketing / Media / Communications
Location: The Lumen, St James’ Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne, various ‘spoke’ offices throughout the North East and remote working arrangements.
Salary: £55,604 – £59,068 per annum (Pay award pending). Please note it is North East MSA policy to appoint at the starting point of the salary band.
Salary Band: £50001 +
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time
Date Posted: 13-07-2026
Closing Date: 27-07-2026 11:59
Reference: 299549
About the job
Join us a Communications and Marketing Manager and help shape the story of the North East
This is an exciting opportunity to join the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority at a time of transformation and ambition. As Communications and Marketing Manager, you will play a leading role in planning and delivering strategic campaigns that showcase the impact of our work, engage diverse audiences, and support the delivery of our priorities across the region. Working closely with colleagues, partners and stakeholders, you will identify opportunities to maximise the reach and effectiveness of our communications, ensuring our messages are compelling, evidence-based and deliver measurable results.
You will lead complex, high-profile marketing and communications campaigns from concept to evaluation, managing budgets, procuring specialist services and overseeing the delivery of projects across the full communications mix. Whether promoting major programmes, supporting consultation and engagement activity, or helping to manage sensitive issues and crisis communications, you will be a trusted advisor who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You will also build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, helping to enhance the Authority’s profile and strengthen its reputation across the public, private and voluntary sectors.
Just as importantly, you will invest in the development of others. Leading and coaching junior communications professionals, you will foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration and high performance.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We support flexible working and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented including women, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.
If you are an experienced communications leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about making a difference, and can combine creativity with strategic insight, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion, or further information about this role please contact rachel.lippe@northeast-ca.gov.uk
Closing date for applications: Monday 27th July 2026 at 23:59.
For further information about the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority please visit our website www.northeast-ca.gov.uk
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