Senior Communications Officer

Job Title: Senior Communications Officer
Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Location: Hybrid (2 Days On-Site in Leicestershire, 3 Days from Home)
Salary: £40,000 £42,000 per annum
Agency: Macildowie Recruitment

About the Role:
Macildowie is proud to be recruiting a Senior Communications Officer for a fixed-term opportunity within a respected institution. This strategic and hands-on role involves leading the planning, execution, and evaluation of high-impact communications and engagement campaigns. You'll work across internal and external platforms while managing stakeholder relationships and a small team of Communications Officers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation and delivery of engagement communications strategies aligned with institutional ambitions.
• Provide strategic oversight across all communications channels-internal, external, and digital.
• Apply project management methodologies to communications planning and campaign execution.
• Design and manage detailed communications plans, timelines, and evaluation metrics.
• Develop consistent, high-quality content and ensure brand and legal compliance across all outputs.
• Actively manage a team of Communications Officers, supporting their development and content quality.
• Oversee operational procedures within the team to improve delivery and efficiency.
• Manage stakeholder engagement through a structured business partnering approach.
• Produce impactful reports and updates for senior leadership based on campaign performance and outcomes.

Working Pattern:

• 2 days per week on-site in Leicestershire.
• 3 days per week working remotely.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior communications role, ideally within a large or complex organisation.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across multiple channels.
• Ability to think critically, challenge convention, and apply a 'critical friend' mindset to messaging.
• Experience managing and mentoring team members.
• Stakeholder management experience at multiple levels.
• Ability to handle fast-paced, deadline-driven projects with creativity and professionalism.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 per annum
• Up to 28 days annual leave + bank holidays + discretionary closure days
• Excellent pension scheme
• Hybrid working model
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Staff wellbeing programme and employee assistance services
• Discounts on travel, shopping, and foo
• On-site gym access and sustainable workplace initiatives

Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to shape the voice of a leading institution while working with a talented, collaborative team. You'll lead impactful campaigns, support key strategic initiatives, and be part of an organisation that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. If you are interested, please apply below or contact Jodie Sharpe at Macildowie

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