Communications Executive - Internal Communication

Huntingdonshire District Council; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

flexitime

Job summary

Huntingdonshire District Council is seeking a Communications Executive - Internal Communication to lead our internal communications strategy and keep colleagues informed, engaged and inspired through major change and transformation.

Using data and audience insight, you will turn complex policies into clear messages, becoming a trusted advisor to leaders, and collaborating with HR to shape the employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal communications strategy and drive colleague engagement during major change and transformation.
• Turn complex policies into clear messages; act as a trusted advisor to leaders and collaborate with HR to shape the employee experience.

Job description

Communications Executive - Internal Communication

Hours 37 Hours Weekly

Location Huntingdon

Contract Type Permanent full time

Closing Date 14 September 2026 09:00

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.

Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.

At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.

As local government continues to evolve, Huntingdonshire District Council is preparing for an exciting period of change through Local Government Reorganisation . While organisational structures may change in the coming years, our commitment to delivering excellent services for our communities remains unchanged.

Joining HDC now gives you a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact today whilst helping to shape the future of local government across our area. We are looking for people who are motivated by public service, embrace innovation, and want to play a part in building the organisation of tomorrow.

Job details

Want to make a real difference? Help us keep colleagues informed, engaged and inspired as we support our organisation through major change and transformation.

We're looking for a talented communicator to build on the great work already underway, leading our internal communications strategy and helping us take colleague engagement to the next level. From driving engagement around Local Government Reorganisation to supporting workforce priorities, you'll make sure colleagues understand what's happening, why it matters and how they can get involved.

Using data, insight and a strong understanding of our audiences, you'll create communications that connect and inspire. You'll be a trusted advisor to leaders, a confident storyteller and a skilled content creator, turning complex policies and change programmes into clear, compelling messages.

Working closely with our HR Team and colleagues across the organisation, you'll help shape the employee experience, strengthen engagement and ensure every voice is heard.

If you're passionate about people, brilliant at building relationships and love creating communications that make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

The role includes participation in an on-call rota (with additional payment).

An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.

We recognise that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. While we welcome the use of technology to help present your experience and achievements, we ask that the content of your application remains an accurate reflection of your own skills, knowledge and experience.In particular, we encourage candidates to demonstrate how they meet the criteria for the role by providing specific examples from their own experience. This helps us to better assess your suitability for the position.

For many of our roles, our hybrid work model enables employees to work remotely while allowing for in-office collaboration opportunities across the district, with an expectation of being in the office at least two days a week. However, please note that some positions may require a more consistent presence in the office due to the nature of the work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime to encourage a work-life balance.

• flexitime

Working for the council

As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime to encourage a work-life balance.