Senior Communications Officer

Hertsmere Borough Council; Hertsmere; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Hertsmere seeks two experienced Senior Communications Officers to advise senior leaders and manage community engagement. Successful candidates will possess a relevant qualification and demonstrate effective communication strategies. This role offers a hybrid work model, with benefits including annual leave, pension schemes, and wellness programs, with a salary range of £37,951 - £42,825 per year.

Benefits

27-32 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi-leave

Free gym membership

Cycle schemes

Free wellbeing benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experienced in advising senior leaders on communications.
• Strong portfolio showcasing strategic communications experience.
• Ability to work in a politically astute manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely communications advice to senior leaders.
• Deliver campaigns and content that engage communities.
• Communicate council decisions effectively.

Skills

Strategic communication

Creative storytelling

Digital and social media

Engagement strategies

Excellent writing skills

Education

CIPR, NCTJ or equivalent relevant degree

Job description

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Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CV's submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Be part of the conversation and help us tell Hertsmere's story

Are you a strategic communicator with a flair for creative storytelling and the confidence to advise senior leaders? Do you thrive on shaping messages that engage communities and protect an organisation's reputation?

We're looking for two experienced and motivated Senior Communications Officers to join our small but busy team. It's an exciting time at Hertsmere, with new, resident-focused policies being developed and wide-reaching engagement taking place across our communities.

In this senior role, you will provide timely, professional communications advice to senior leaders and deliver campaigns and content that inform, engage and inspire. You will play a key role in communicating council decisions, supporting our values of transparency and trust, and enhancing our reputation.

You will be confident, politically astute and adaptable, with excellent writing skills and experience developing effective communication and engagement strategies. You will also be comfortable using digital and social media creatively to reach different audiences.

You will hold a professional qualification such as CIPR, NCTJ or an equivalent relevant degree, and have a strong portfolio demonstrating your strategic communications experience and ability to work with senior leaders.

One post offered on a permanent, full time basis (36 hours per week), with the second post offered on a 2 year fixed term, full time basis (36 hours per week).

Benefits include:

• 27-32 days annual leave (depending on service), plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi-leave - accrue hours for up to 2 extra days off per month
• Free gym membership
• Cycle schemes and free Beryl Bike rides for staff
• Free wellbeing benefits (including yoga, flu jabs and health MOTs)
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Council operates a hybrid working system where employees may work up to three days per week from home.

Closing date: Friday 7th November, 10am

Interviews: Monday 17th November and Tuesday 18th November

Please note: this vacancy may close early depending on the volume of suitable applications received, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest opportunity.

No Agencies - Direct Applications Only

Salary range

• £37,951 - £42,825 per year