Communications Manager

Within the Civil and Military Security Service (SSCM), you define and lead the internal and external communication strategy of a service with varied missions covering population protection, civil protection, military affairs as well as the Château de Morges and its museums.

You advise management on communication, prevention and image issues, maintain relations with the media and, if necessary, act as spokesperson. You promote the activities of the Vaud Civil Protection, notably the role of the militia, as well as those of the Château de Morges and its museums, for which you develop a promotion and marketing plan.

As the service's point of contact for crisis communication, you collaborate with the Cantonal Command Staff (EMCC) and lead operational information during extraordinary situations, in coordination with the Cantonal Police and partner organisations.

• Develop and implement the service's internal and external communication strategy, in line with the Department's strategy and the editorial strategy of the Vaud State Information and Communication Office (BIC);
• Advise management on communication, prevention and image issues, and anticipate sensitive matters;
• Supervise communication and digital action plans, including social media presence, as well as the promotion and marketing plan for the Château de Morges and its museums;
• Manage media relations by preparing press releases and press kits, monitoring media coverage and acting as spokesperson for the service, its entities and the EMCC;
• Lead crisis communication and operational information for the EMCC and PCi-VD in extraordinary situations, under the EMCC chief's authority, and prepare communication scenarios;
• Raise awareness and train service staff in communication, and assist managers and militia personnel in their media relations;
• Lead the communication unit by defining its objectives and managing the team;
• Represent the service in cantonal, inter-cantonal and federal working groups, and maintain contacts with neighbouring cantons and the Federal Office for Civil Protection (FOCP).

Further information can be found in the job description by clicking here .

Any questions? Mr Louis-Henri Delarageaz, Head of Service, is happy to assist you at 021 316 51 01.

• University degree at Master level (notably in communication, public relations or political science) or equivalent qualification;
• Additional training in corporate communication or public relations, or equivalent experience;
• Significant experience in media relations, institutional communication and managing sensitive or crisis situations;
• Experience in team leadership and project management;
• Excellent writing skills, proficiency with digital tools and social media;
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills;
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to unite diverse partners;
• Ability to make decisions under pressure and availability in extraordinary situations;
• Good understanding of German and English is an asset.

A clean criminal record extract is required for this position. Successful candidates must provide a document less than three months old.

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