Interim Senior Communications Officer

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority seeks an Interim Senior Communications Officer to deliver an impactful communications strategy. The role emphasizes strategic planning, relationship-building, and effective communication management within a fast-paced environment, requiring a professional with strong writing and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Confident communications professional capable of operating at a senior level.
• Experienced relationship-builder with a background in local government or the public sector.
• Strong writing skills with independent working ability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic communications plans aligned with organizational goals.
• Draft press releases and manage media relations.
• Build strong relationships across internal teams.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Change communications

Media-handling skills

Strategic communications

Job description

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Interim Senior Communications Officer, england

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Client:

Starfish Search

Location:

england, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Starfish Search is working with a local authority to recruit an Interim Senior Communications Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering a refreshed communications strategy and shaping how the organisation communicates both internally and externally.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders across the council to embed a strategic, coordinated, and future-focused approach to communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic communications plans, ensuring they are proactive, responsive, and aligned with organisational goals.
• Draft press releases and briefings, and manage media relations
• Build strong relationships across internal teams
• Provide communications input into events and projects
• Help embed effective communications within the broader council strategy, ensuring it supports service delivery and long-term objectives.

About You

• A confident communications professional who can operate at a senior level and deliver high-impact work in a fast-paced environment
• An experienced relationship-builder, ideally with a background in local government or the wider public sector
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and change communications
• Able to work independently and provide trusted support to senior leaders
• A strong writer with excellent planning and media-handling skills

This is a 6-month interim opportunity, requiring 1–2 days per week in the office in the South East.