Interim PR and Communications ManagerContract: Interim Location: Hybrid (2 days per week in Birmingham) Rate: £30 per hourStart: ASAPAbout the role We''re hiring a seasoned Press and PR Manager to protect and enhance the organisation''s reputation, drive proactive storytelling, and manage media handling across multiple portfolios. You''ll lead a small press team, deliver 24/7 responsive coverage for breaking news, and provide confident counsel to senior officers and Members in a politically sensitive environment.Key responsibilitiesDevelop and deliver a comprehensive media strategy and handling plans; secure high-impact regional/national coverage.Lead a press team providing 24-hour cover for incidents; coordinate with partner press offices during crises.Build and maintain senior media relationships; prepare spokespeople; deliver media training and counsel to Members and officers.Monitor and report media performance; ensure robust governance, audit readiness and budget stewardship.Essential experienceProven delivery of regional and national coverage from proactive stories; crisis/issue management with political sensitivity.Senior-level stakeholder management; excellent news/feature writing; ability to perform calmly to tight deadlines in high-profile contexts.Team leadership and budget management; strong understanding of governance, data protection and equalities in public sector communications.What you need to do nowIf you''re interested in this role, click ''apply now'' to f