Senior Communications Officer

Pertemps Buckinghamshire; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Communications Officer to support the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service. The role involves developing communication strategies, drafting press releases, and coordinating with teams. Ideal candidates will have proven communication experience within the public sector or SEND context. This position offers a flexible work schedule and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to your community.

Benefits

Access to health and wellbeing initiatives

Career development and training opportunities

Supportive and inclusive culture

Regular social and charity events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in communications, ideally within a public sector or SEND context.
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills to convey complex information.
• Ability to collaborate with communications manager and SEND service teams.
• Understanding of policy and communications strategies relevant to SEND.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication strategies for SEND service.
• Draft press releases, newsletters, and manage communications.
• Coordinate with the Communications Manager and SEND team.
• Organise events and maintain online presence.
• Respond to media inquiries as needed.

Skills

Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills

Ability to collaborate across directorates

Organisational and project management skills

Understanding of policy and communications strategies

Proven experience in communications

Job description

Overview

Senior Communications Officer – Contract (Temporary for 3+ months)

Pay rate: £22.75 per hour • Hours: full time, 37 hours per week (Mon to Fri, 9:00am to 5:30pm) • Start date: Immediate

Work schedule: Mix of remote working and site visits. Office location: The Gateway, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, HP19 8FF.

About the role

Pertemps Recruitment, in partnership with Buckinghamshire Council, invites you to join the Communications & Engagement team to support the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service.

You will play a key role in developing and implementing communication strategies to support the SEND service.

What you’ll be doing

• Developing and implementing communication strategies
• Drafting press releases and newsletters
• Managing internal and external communications
• Coordinating with the Communications Manager, collaborating closely with the SEND service team, and providing updates to the Head of SEND Improvement
• Organising events, maintaining the service’s online presence, and responding to media inquiries as needed

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking candidates who can hit the ground running with strong experience in communications within the SEND service, ideally within a local authority setting. You will need:

• Proven experience in communications, ideally within a public sector or SEND context
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences
• Ability to collaborate across directorates and work closely with both the communications manager and SEND service teams
• Demonstrated understanding of policy and communications strategies relevant to SEND improvement initiatives
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders

Why work with us and Buckinghamshire Council?

As a flexible employee of Pertemps, one of the UK’s largest independent recruitment agencies, you’ll benefit from professional support and a trusted partnership approach.

Joining Buckinghamshire Council means becoming part of an organisation that values being Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative, and Trustworthy. You can expect:

• A supportive and inclusive culture
• Opportunities to contribute meaningfully to your community
• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives
• Career development and training opportunities
• A welcoming team environment with regular social and charity events

Ready to apply?

Submit your application online today—we’re reviewing applications as they come in, so don’t delay. For further details, contact Pertemps Aylesbury and ask for the Buckinghamshire Council team. We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.