Senior Communications Lead – Best Start in Life (Hybrid)

Central Bedfordshire Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a Senior Communications Officer to lead communications for the Best Start in Life programme. The role involves developing a long-term strategy, creating compelling social media content, coordinating campaigns and producing a range of materials for residents, partners and stakeholders.

You will work with the Communications Team to support broader council priorities, manage competing tasks, and build positive relationships across departments.

Qualifications

• Senior communications experience
• Strong strategic planning skills
• Excellent writing and campaigning ability

Responsibilities

• Lead communications for the Best Start in Life programme
• Develop and deliver a long-term communications strategy
• Coordinate campaigns and produce stakeholder materials

Skills

Senior communications

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in communications or related field

Job description

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a Senior Communications Officer to lead communications for the Best Start in Life programme. The role involves developing a long-term strategy, creating compelling social media content, coordinating campaigns and producing a range of materials for residents, partners and stakeholders.

You will work with the Communications Team to support broader council priorities, manage competing tasks, and build positive relationships across departments.