Communications Team Leader

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Our preferred method of receipt of application is via the online application form.

Should you have any difficulties applying online, please e-mail recruitment@harborough.gov.uk or contact (01858) 821304/7.

CV's will not be accepted.

Job title: Communications Team Leader

Location: Hybrid working – a combination of remote working and office working in Market Harborough, Leicestershire

Status: Permanent

Hours: 37 hrs per week

Grade: Grade 7 (£38,220 to £40,777)

Car user: Casual

Generous annual leave entitlement and Local Government Pension Scheme

Are you a communications professional with strong local government or public sector experience and excellent people‑management skills?

We’re looking for a highly organised, proactive team leader to inspire and support our busy communications team as they help the council to inform and engage residents across the rural Harborough district.

Reporting to the Head of Communications and Customer Services, you’ll provide day‑to‑day leadership for a small, experienced multi‑disciplinary team delivering communications support for major projects and all council service areas.

You’ll bring substantial experience in planning and delivering impactful communications across digital newsletters, websites, print and social media, along with expertise in consultation, branding, campaigns, internal communications and media relations, including crisis communications.

A confident, collaborative communicator, you’ll build strong relationships with colleagues at all levels, including service teams, Corporate Management Team and councillors.

You’ll also be comfortable working flexibly across varied subject areas, using your initiative, managing pressure and meeting deadlines, with a solid understanding of working in a political environment.

Our council’s vision is to work with our communities to build a future for the people of Harborough district that gives them the best life chances and opportunities. The successful candidate will take a proactive approach to support the delivery of this vision with the promotion of council services and initiatives in line with the council’s priorities and helping to protect and enhance the reputation of the council.

The council has an agile working policy and the postholder will be able to work from home if they wish, with a requirement of two days a week in the office in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, including Tuesdays.

This post is politically restricted.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 20 April 2026 at 9am. Interviews will be held on Thursday 30 April and Friday 1 May 2026.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date should we receive sufficient suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Desirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes.

You can apply for this job online at www.harborough.gov.uk/job-application. Our preferred method of receipt of application is via the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Please specify which post you are applying for on your application form and ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the person specification. Please include 2 referees, one of which must be your present or most recent employer. Please also provide your present or most recent annual gross salary and required notice period.

Should you have any difficulties applying online please e-mail recruitment@harborough.gov.uk.