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Interim Senior Communications Officer

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Job summary

A local authority is seeking an Interim Senior Communications Officer to enhance their communications strategy. The role involves working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver impactful communications and support service delivery. This 6-month contract requires 1–2 days a week in the office.

Qualifications

Confident communications professional at a senior level.
Experienced in local government or public sector.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Change Communications

Media Handling

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.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Contract

Job function

Job function
Public Relations
Industries
Government Administration and Government Relations Services

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