Communications Officer

Interim Communications Officer

Based in Essex, hybrid working

Length: 3-6 Months

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We are supporting an Essex based council in recruiting a Communications Officer to join their dynamic and fast-paced team at a pivotal time in the organisation’s transformation journey. With devolution on the horizon and a renewed corporate vision, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful change and make a real impact in the community.

Key Responsibilities of the Interim Communications Officer:

• Support the implementation of the Council’s Communications Strategy internally
• Lead on the use of digital channels and social media, embedding a digital-first approach Write and implement a comms strategy
• Write a plan that aligns and supports the council’s People Powered approach and breathe life into the planned internal change programmes with the objective of providing context and a consistent narrative for staff as well as supporting staff to be part of the ‘journey’
• Provide some resilience to the internal comms function
• Work closely with Directorate change partners to support the delivery of key piece of organisational change projects and initiatives

Skills, experience and knowledge required of the Interim Communications Officer:

• Previous and recent experience in a local government communications team is essential
• Extensive background in Corporate Communications
• A confident communicator who can operate effectively in a political environment

To apply for this role or to find out about other jobs, please contact Dan Williams on the London Local Government Recruitment team on or send your CV to

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