Communications Officer

Central Bedfordshire Council; Caulcott; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a Senior Communications Officer to provide external communications support across services including adult social care, children's services and housing. You will craft campaigns, explain council plans to local people and help them access services.

You'll develop communication strategies, target audiences, and deliver messages with sensitivity and impact. The role sits in a wider Communications team, offering hybrid working and a fixed-term contract through

Qualifications

• Experience in external communications and campaigns.
• Ability to develop communication strategies and target audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide external communications support across council services.
• Create campaigns and explain council plans to local residents and how to access services.
• Develop and implement communication strategies to reach diverse audiences.

Job description

We're looking for a talented Senior Communications Officer to provide external communications support on a range of services including adult social care, children's services and housing.

You'll be involved in explaining council plans and services - so local people know what we're doing, how they can get involved and how they can take advantage of some of our services.

You'll know how to create compelling campaigns, target different audiences and develop successful communication strategies to achieve our objectives.

With the council continually delivering new projects for the community, you'll have plenty of exciting things to share. With good news sense and editorial skills too, you'll be adept at crafting messages both for sensitive and positive stories.

You will be part of a wider vibrant Communications team that includes marketing, branding, website management, consultation and internal communications.

The position is a fixed-term contract through to May 2027, providing cover during a period of maternity leave.

Our Offer

We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff.

Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer. We welcome discussion on location, hours and working pattern as part of the application process.

You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this.

Our are to be read in conjunction with our Recruitment Pack.

All new starters will join us on a four-month probationary period. During this time, if you are offered a Hybrid role you will be required to attend a Central Bedfordshire Council office location more frequently to support thorough and well-supported onboarding into your role. Please keep this in mind if you anticipate extensive travel to Central Bedfordshire.

provides free employability support and training courses.

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for our roles. Successful applicants that may require a visa will need to consider the options for obtaining and/or maintaining the legal right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the contract offered.