Corporate Communications and Engagement Manager

HERTSMERE BOROUGH COUNCIL; Borehamwood; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertsmere Borough Council seeks a Corporate Communications and Engagement Manager to lead its strategic communications team. This full-time, permanent role offers £48,713 to £55,352 salary, 27-32 days leave, and hybrid working arrangements, making a significant impact in public service.

Benefits

27 – 32 days annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Flexi-Leave

Free gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free wellbeing benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic communications.
• Strong leadership in public service environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing communications and engagement team.
• Enhance the council's profile locally and nationally.
• Collaborate with leaders and external partners.

Job description

Corporate Communications and Engagement Manager

£48,713 - £55,352 (depending on experience)
Permanent

Are you a strategic communications professional with a passion for public service and a flair for storytelling? Hertsmere Borough Council is seeking a dynamic Corporate Communications Manager to lead our high-performing communications and engagement team.

In this pivotal role, you will help shape and promote Hertsmere’s reputation for excellence in service delivery, strategic leadership, community engagement and partnership working. Collaborating closely with Chief Executive, Directors and Senior Leaders, elected members and key external partners, you will play a key part in enhancing our profile both locally and nationally. If you are ready to make a real impact in a forward-thinking council, we’d love to hear from you.

The post is offered on a full time, permanent basis (36 hours per week).

Benefits include:

• 27 – 32 days annual leave (depending on length of Local Gvt Service) - plus all bank holidays
• Local government pension scheme
• Flexi-Leave (opportunity to accrue extra work time that can be taken off later as extra leave -up to 2 days per month)
• Free gym membership
• Cycle schemes (Cycle to Work Scheme and free Beryl Bike rides for staff)
• Free wellbeing benefits (such as lunchtime yoga, flu jabs, health MOT)
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Council operates a hybrid working system where employees may work three days per week from home.

Closing date: Monday 14 July 2025, 10am