Senior Communications and Engagement Lead

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater London is seeking a Senior Communications and Engagement Lead. In this role, you will enhance recruitment and retention in the social care sector by engaging with underrepresented groups and promoting social care careers. Responsibilities include managing multi-channel communication and marketing campaigns, networking with stakeholders, and executing communication strategies. This full-time position offers a salary of £38,976 - £47,229 with benefits including 40 days annual leave.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience in developing measurable communication strategies.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders effectively.
• Proficient in managing multi-channel communication campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Manage communication and marketing campaigns to promote social care careers.
• Identify opportunities to disseminate key information.
• Build and strengthen stakeholder networks.

Skills

Communication strategies

Engagement with underrepresented groups

Team collaboration

Event planning

Job description

About Us
SWL Senior Communications and Engagement Lead
£38,976 - £47,229
Fixed Term/Secondment
Full Time (36 hours)
Greater London, United Kingdom, Twickenham

South London Partnership is seeking an experienced Communications and Engagement Lead to make a positive impact on recruitment and retention in the social care sector. This role involves engaging with underrepresented groups, raising the profile of social care careers, and supporting access to employment, training, and career opportunities in South West London.

As a Communications and Engagement Lead, you will develop and execute high-quality, measurable communication strategies, build relationships with partner agencies, and work on initiatives to improve the social care workforce.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage multi-channel communication and marketing campaigns, media engagement, and event planning to promote social care careers.
• Identify opportunities and communicate key information through partner channels.
• Engage with care providers, employers, workforce, and service users.
• Build and strengthen networks across stakeholders.

South London Partnership (SLP) operates across Croydon, Kingston, Merton, Richmond, and Sutton, focusing on collaborative efforts to enhance influence, funding, and service delivery.

Additional Details:
- Closing Date: 22nd August 2025
- Shortlisting: w/c 25th August 2025
- Interview: w/c 1st September 2025

For an informal discussion, contact Sheryl Brand, Workforce Development Lead.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to inclusive recruitment and promoting equality and diversity. We are a Disability Confident employer and welcome reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

We prioritize safeguarding and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some roles require a police check via DBS.

Benefits include 40 days annual leave, flexible working, and a generous pension plan.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils