Communications Manager

James works for Bristol City Leap – which is a new Bristol City led partnership all about green energy investment in Bristol to decarbonise the city.

James heads up the Communications and Social Value team. He is responsible for digital communication, media relations and public engagement. But also looks after community funding and delivery of a large number of social value initiatives – projects to ensure City Leap are having a positive impact on people’s lives.

Job insight

Official job title: Communications and Social Value Manager

Earning: £55,000

Workplace: James does slots on the radio, creates podcasts and occasionally goes on TV. So his office has the usual laptops, printers and stationary, plus TVs, cameras, microphones and lighting equipment used to create content.

He works with engineers and sustainability experts internally and lots of different external organisations including community groups, charities etc.

Best bit? “My brilliant team.”

James’ Career Path

James’ top tips for your career: “Doing something that you enjoy and believe in makes working so much more rewarding. It also makes the time pass quicker!”

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