Senior Communications Officer

4Recruitment Services; World's End; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Communications Officer in Aylesbury (hybrid). This role involves developing strategic communications that support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services. Responsibilities include implementing communications strategies, delivering events, and creating multi-media content. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills and experience in public sector communications. This is a full-time temporary position lasting over 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the development and implementation of data-driven communications strategies.
• Organise and deliver events such as conferences and forums.
• Create engaging multi-media content tailored to different audiences.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of communications activities.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive forward plan of communications activity.
• Advise on effective communications approaches for crisis management.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong communication and copywriting skills

Experience in public sector or education communications

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Job description

Overview

Senior Communications Officer

Location: Aylesbury (Hybrid - 2 days in office)

Contract: Temporary (3+ months) | Full-time (37 hours/week) | Part-time considered

Start date: ASAP

We are seeking an experienced Senior Communications Officer to join the Communications & Engagement team. This role offers the opportunity to develop and deliver strategic communications that support our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services, helping to make a real difference for children, young people, and families across the county.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the development and implementation of data-driven, well-researched communications strategies and plans.
• Organise and deliver events such as conferences and forums that promote conversation, learning, shared understanding, and inclusive practice.
• Create engaging multi-media content - including written, audio, and video materials - tailored to different audiences and channels.
• Build and maintain trusted, positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including families, staff, senior managers, councillors, partners, media, and community groups.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact and effectiveness of communications activity and campaigns using appropriate tools and metrics, and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive forward plan of communications activity that aligns with and supports the wider communications strategy.
• Advise, recommend, and implement effective communications approaches for crisis and reputation management.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and developments in communications, identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement within the role and service.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and copywriting skills
• Experience in public sector or education communications (SEND experience desirable)
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

How to apply

If you are passionate about making an impact through clear, inclusive communication, we would like to hear from you.

To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed)

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency