Senior Communications and Campaigns Officer

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic local authority in London is seeking a Senior Communications and Campaigns Officer for a 12-month maternity cover. The successful candidate will lead communication strategies, manage integral campaigns, and support community engagement efforts, contributing significantly to the council's initiatives and reputation.

Benefits

40 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful PR campaigns.
• Experienced in PR, media relations or communications.
• Effective communicator with strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication plans promoting council projects.
• Lead investigations in communications solutions for council initiatives.
• Manage and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Communications

Media Relations

Public Relations

Storytelling

Digital Marketing

Social Media Management

Education

Experience in public sector or government

Journalism experience (advantage)

Job description

Senior Communications and Campaigns Officer

About Us

Senior Communications and Campaigns Officer

Fixed term 12 months maternity cover

Full time

This is a hybrid role working 2-3 days from Wandsworth Council offices/or in the borough and home.

Wandsworth Council is a dynamic local authority in London, committed to delivering excellent services and making a positive impact on our diverse community.We are looking for a Senior Communications and Campaigns Officer to join our team and help us effectively communicate our initiatives, engage residents, and drive positive change in the borough.

The Communications Team is at the centre of the Council and has a high impact on the services and audiences it serves. It provides strategic leadership on media relations, public relation, event management, community engagement, publications, social media management and monitoring, branding, design and the councils websites. It is also responsible for the operational oversight, delivery and coordination of all corporate communications activity across the wider council.

About the role

As the Senior Communications and Campaigns Officer you will be responsible for developing and implementing communication plans to promote Wandsworth Council's projects, policies, and services.You will support behaviour change campaign efforts, communications planning, storytelling and content creation across the organisation, and identify and deliver proactive PR initiatives to enhance the council's reputation.

You will be required to:

• Lead account areas, mentor junior team members, directly work with Cabinet members and senior leaders, external stakeholders and suppliers.
• Make informed and expert decisions around the right communications solution to a range of council initiatives.
• Communications Account Manager for Directorate Portfolios represented by the Councillor.
• Directly line manage and develop campaign officer.
• Support the planning and execution of integrated campaigns across multiple channels, including digital, social media, print, and events.

You will have:

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful PR campaigns.
• Experienced in PR, media relations, or communications, preferably within a public sector or government environment. Previous experience as a journalist would be an advantage.
• Clear understanding of how to use and assess the effectiveness of social media and other e-marketing tools.
• Effective communicator and interpersonal skills alongside the ability to plan strategically.

Interview Date: 18th/19th June 2025interviews will be held in-person

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range ofbenefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.