Head of Communications
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Role: Full-time, Hybrid
Cool Blue was founded in 1999 and has worked with some of the UK’s most respected brands in property, manufacturing, retail and education. We’ve won heaps of industry awards as our trophy cabinet can attest and it’s fair to say that along the way we’ve learned more than a thing or two about creative communications, PR and branding.
Here in our small team, the right people make a very big difference to everything we do!
That’s why we are on the lookout for a passionate person with the experience to lead and build the comms team, while being the go-to on main client accounts.
We want someone with the vision, drive and ability to deliver great team performance and make clients feel excited about working with us.
Key Requirements
- You’ll have a broad remit with some main responsibilities:
- leading and developing a small team of PR/comms colleagues
- the creation and delivery of effective PR and marketing and communication campaigns
- providing clients with timely strategic advice and guidance (B2B and B2C sectors)
- spotting/creating business development opportunities with existing or potential clients
- creating regular thought leadership insights as part of Cool Blue’s own profile raising and knowledge sharing activity
- lead/support with pitches and new proposal work
- carefully chosen networking to build a strong relevant work community
- negotiating good outcomes whether commercial, creative or interpersonal
Experience
Agency experience is a must because working in an agency isn’t like working anywhere else! It can be brilliant fun, whilst also requiring agility of mind and an ability to find solutions to a range of client challenges.
You’ll have worked in a role that required creative thinking, where written and visual content creation have been key to your client campaigning.
You will have experience working with clients across various sectors, demonstrating success in developing and managing multi-channel campaigns while maintaining a consistent narrative for your clients throughout the process.
Location
Hybrid and flexible working. 35 hours per week. Currently spending 3-days (Tues, Wed, Thurs) in the office on the Quayside with Mondays and Fridays working from home. For the right person we are open to discussion around this.
So, What Do you Reckon?
To apply, email recruitment@coolblue.co.uk with your CV and a covering note that we’ll read and think, yes, this person really wants this. Effort reaps rewards after all…
Selected Works
GB BankBuilding the Profile of a Leading Property Finance Provider
Middleton GrangeStrengthening Community and Digital Presence
Point NorthExpanding reach beyond County Durham
Northumberland County CouncilNorthumberland Line: From Abandoned Tracks to Brand Victory
The North East Ambulance Service:Make a Life-Saving Difference.
Harrogate Spring WaterMindful Drinking takes centre stage at Festive Influencer event.
Barker and Stonehouse: Gateshead Store LaunchUnveiling the new £5m store in Gateshead.
Harrogate Spring Water - Mindful DrinkingBringing a taste of Royal Ascot to North Yorkshire.
The City Baths Newcastle X John LewisBringing a brand partnership to this historic leisure destination.
Barker and Stonehouse: A Story of SustainabilityA sustainable approach to furniture retail.
Grainger MarketEnhancing Newcastle’s Bustling Grade I Traders Market.
Anglo American:Powering cyber security.
Teesside UniversityCelebrating the Tees Valley digital community.
ProtiumStakeholder communications and engagement strategy.
Banks HomesCreating a unique brand identity for the new-to-market luxury housebuilder.
North P&I:160 years of incredible maritime history.
Middlesbrough College:Finding brand purpose for a dynamic educator.
Sleepeezee:Everything's easy when you Sleepeezee.
North East England Chamber of CommerceGiving businesses their say in skills provision.
Ercol:A moment of pride in ercol’s history.
Newcastle Helix:Our City’s Drive Towards Net Zero.
Story Homes:A new chapter for this thriving residential developer.
Stephenson WorksA welcoming and generous spirit.
NewcastleGateshead Quays:A quay moment for NewcastleGateshead.
TeesAMP:Making it in Middlesbrough.
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau:Tyne to get back to business.
Tees Valley Combined Authority:Encouraging staycations in Tees Valley.
Siglion:Bringing some vitamin sea to Seaburn.
North East Ambulance Service:A global pandemic.
Thirteen Homes:How do you want to live?
herdysleep:A first of its kind for the bed-in-a-box market.
Libra Interiors:Connecting consumers in a new way.
Tees Valley Combined Authority:Tees Valley Mayoral Election Campaign.
Imagine. Create. EGGER:Launch of a new product range for this global manufacturer
Finchale Group:A dynamic rebrand for the leading employment charity.
Duresta:A brave and bohemian collaboration.
South Tyneside Council:Recognising local community heroes.
Fusion:Healthy in the Heart of the City.
UK Land EstatesBuildings for Business.
Merit HoldingsA world leading engineering company.
Harrogate Spring Water:Continuing to make a difference.
Barker and Stonehouse:Say hello to Mr Clarke.
Cool Blue is a full-service agency that drives brands forwards. Our ideas and innovations are always conducted with purpose. Delivering solutions that combat specific challenges and provide results. Our strategic expertise offer a valuable service to every one of our clients, helping them achieve their goals.
London
Soho Works, 2nd Floor
180 Strand
Temple
London
WC2R 1EA
T: 0203 535 0222
MAP
www.coolblue-interiors.co.uk