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awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Interim Head of Communications

[Water Services Regulation Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/water-services-regulation-authority)

Estimated value

£53,760

Published

18 Nov 2016

Deadline

Closed

12 Jan 2016

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

The Interim Head of Communications role will provides strategic practical leadership in the positioning of Ofwat and dynamic, on-going engagement with the media so they understand who we are, our ambitions, what we stand for, what we do and have confidence in strong two way relationships.

He/she ensures our messaging, through new and traditional media is closely aligned to our corporate objectives.

The Interim Head of Communications will work in close partnership with all members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Chairman to develop and realise opportunities to promote our work and influence policy makers while also protecting our reputation where necessary. This will require strong planning, anticipation of issues and strong proactive and reactive skills.

Although the role will be located in the Corporate Communications resource pool, the post holder with need the professional expertise, gravitas, authority and inter-personal skills to establish rapidly effective relationships at a senior level across the organisation.

Reporting to the Interim Director of Corporate Communications, the post will work closely with the Chairman, Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team.

### Job Purpose

- To manage and deliver Ofwat’s media relations.
- To effectively advise, brief and influence Ofwat staff, including the Chairman and Chief Executive, on media relations issues.
- To provide advice at a corporate and programme level on effective strategic communications.

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## CPV classification

Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a0f9bcd5-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b)

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