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Job Title: Senior Communications Manager Starting Salary: 53,806 progressing to £59,496 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: minimum 18.5 per week; 3 days a week Wednesday - Friday Location: Stevenage with hybrid working opportunities; minimum 1 day in the office Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Our award-winning communications team is a strategic partner to the Chief Executive, Executive Directors, and the political administration to deliver a service that directly supports the delivery of our new Corporate Plan.You will be working in collaborative and evolving environment, advising the organisation’s most senior leaders. You will lead on communicating topics that make a real difference to our colleagues, residents and the communities we serve during a period of significant change for local government which will be both challenging and rewarding.<h4>About the role</h4>You will jointly lead a team focussed on delivering internal communications, change communications and high impact corporate campaigns to support Hertfordshire’s vision to create a ‘sustainable, inclusive and thriving Hertfordshire’.Key areas of focus include:<ul><li>Leading on internal communications and engagement for approx. 8,000 colleagues across all council departments.</li><li>Providing expert advice to the Chief Executive and senior directors across a broad range of subjects, including change comms and colleague engagement.</li><li>Promoting and encouraging the early integration of strategic communication in wider corporate and service strategies and plans.</li><li>Delivering high quality, complex integrated campaigns across varied channels.</li><li>Leading the delivery of a transformation communications strategy for significant change programmes.</li><li>Evaluating the effectiveness of communication against objectives. Review lessons learnt and compare with industry best practice to identify areas for improvement for future communication strategies.</li><li>Accountable for setting the direction and ensuring consistency of the Hertfordshire County Council brand.</li><li>Managing, supporting and developing a team (7FTE) specialising in internal.</li><li>Communications and employee engagement, corporate campaigns and brand design;</li><li>Taking a leadership role in a wider team of expert communicators as a member of the Communications Senior Management Team.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential<ul><li>Proven track record of planning, delivering and evaluating integrated corporate campaigns (external and internal audiences).</li><li>Experience of managing internal communications and employee engagement initiatives.</li><li>Experience of developing excellent internal and external stakeholder relationships across. complex organisations, preferably within local government.</li><li>Able to champion the communications service offer and negotiate with and influence senior leaders.</li><li>Excellent understanding of transformation/change communications theories and principles. and experience of applying them to plan effective campaigns.</li><li>Fantastic writing and editing skills.</li><li>Energetic, driven and enjoys working as part of a team.</li><li>Experience of managing and developing high performing teams.</li><li>Excellent working knowledge of research and evaluation techniques, and innovative practices in communications.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of managing people and teams through organisational change.</li><li>Understanding and experience of marketing and branding best practice with experience of developing and managing corporate brands.</li><li>Experience of commissioning and managing suppliers such as designers and content producers.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP13 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Nick.Henegan@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Nick.Henegan@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: week commencing 1st December 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Senior Communications Manager

About the BoroughJoining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.Kingston and Sutton councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies.&nbsp;We work flexibly in both Kingston and Sutton offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.There are some really exciting things happening in both boroughs. In Sutton, we are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. Over in Kingston, we are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in the borough, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.You should choose Kingston and Sutton if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushy Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.About the Service and TeamOur mantra here in Digital is people first, technology second. When building good services we start with user needs. Working as part of multi-disciplinary teams, the content designers craft experiences that resonate with our users. This involves not only creating content but also ensuring that every aspect of our service is tailored to meet their expectations and preferences. We work closely with diverse teams to gather insights, identify pain points, and develop solutions that enhance user experiences. Through our efforts, we aim to create accessible, informative, and engaging content that empowers users throughout their journey with our services.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAs a content designer, you’ll create clear, accessible and user-focused content that helps residents find the information and services they need easily.<ul><li>&nbsp;Work as part of an agile, multi-disciplinary team to design and publish content that solves real user problems.</li><li>Use research and evidence to shape content and test how well it works for users.</li><li>Collaborate closely with designers, developers and service teams to make sure content fits seamlessly into the user journey.</li><li>Make complex information simple and easy to understand, following accessibility and style standards.</li><li>Continuously review and improve content based on data, feedback and performance.</li></ul>Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Kingston&nbsp;we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our STAR&nbsp;values. Here at Kingston&nbsp;we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

Content Designer

London Borough of Sutton

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

Hertsmere Borough Council

Senior Communications Officer

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