Area Communications Project Manager | Europe North Area Office

Description The Area Communications Project Managers role involves coordinating with internal teams and external partners to ensure the timely execution and deployment of Area products and deliverables as well as ongoing evaluation of strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate demonstrates thoughtful and proactive project management and collaboration, excels in digital innovation, thrives in creative collaboration and navigates diverse cultural contexts with sensitivity and respect. With a focus on ensuring the right content reaches the right audiences at the right time through proper channels, the Area Communication Project Manager plays a key role in advancing the Churchs mission and Area priorities. General Responsibilities Align content deployment and channel strategies including publishing timelines with Area product plans and budgets through close coordination with the division managers and external vendors. Support local contributors and national directors in effective channel management while coordinating with headquarters to deploy global campaigns and share Area feedback. Identify and address communication gaps to improve reach and effectiveness. Foster collaboration, creativity and mutual respect across teams and cultures. Project & Stakeholder Management Lead end-to-end planning and execution of digital communication projects across multiple channels ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic objectives. Collaborate with leadership to define priorities, shape messaging and secure buy-in for key initiatives. Act as primary liaison with external vendors and partners, managing relationships to facilitate proper orientation to maintain high quality consistency and efficiency in content production and deployment. Coordinate with headquarters to deliver global initiatives and share feedback from Area audiences to inform future strategy. Content Deployment & Channel Oversight Drive the implementation of global digital strategies across web, social media, email and emerging platforms. Oversee Area-level channel planning and deployment ensuring integration with global frameworks and responsiveness to area and local needs. Balance council-based communication models with data-informed and audience focused approaches to maximise reach and engagement. Monitor and adapt to evolving communication trends incorporating best practices from both established and innovative platforms. Design & Content Execution Oversee channel publishing workflows and editorial calendars for efficient content delivery across all digital channels. Partner with design and production teams to develop visually compelling brand-aligned assets that meet strategic goals, including the cultural adaptation of global materials to resonate with local audiences. Monitoring & Reporting Monitor, evaluate and report on channel performance using analytics tools. Benchmark Area channels against global best practice and identify opportunities for growth and improvement. Ensure content accuracy, visual consistency and legal compliance as well as data protection and digital governance requirements by partnering with internal stakeholders. Prepare regular reports and recommendations for the Communication and Publishing Director and councils. Countries of Responsibility The Channels Manager will oversee digital communication platforms across all countries within the Europe North Area. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in communications, media, digital marketing or related field (or equivalent professional experience); a Masters degree is preferred. Extensive experience in digital channel management, communications strategy or digital content publishing. Proven ability to execute digital campaigns and manage publishing workflows across multiple platforms. Strong understanding of analytics, audience engagement and emerging digital trends. Understanding of both traditional communication models (councils, local leaders, print) and modern approaches. Skilled in analytics data interpretation and translating insights into actionable strategy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in additional European languages is highly desirable. Experience working across diverse cultures and multi-language platforms. Must hold a current temple recommend (if endowed) or be temple worthy (if not endowed). Working Conditions Live or be willing to relocate within an hour's commute from the Area office in High Wycombe. Full-time permanent employment. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required in specific projects and initiatives. Some travel within the Area may be necessary. Key Skills Sales Experience Direct Sales Retail Experience Hospitality Experience Management Experience Process Improvement Outside Sales Team Management Kaizen Leadership Experience Public Speaking Supervising Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience : years Vacancy : 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr