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Head of Communications - Mid Sussex District CouncilLocation: Haywards Heath, West Sussex Salary: £64,200 - £71,892 paAbout the Role:Are you an excellent storyteller and a strategic thinker? Can you see the possibilities and risks in all situations? Can you lead, advise and support colleagues and senior leaders on the best communications approach? Then take a look at our Head of Communications role. We are looking for a strategic communicator to lead our newly formed centralised communications function. We need someone who knows the communications industry inside and out to bring the amazing things we do at Mid Sussex District Council to life. As an integral member of the Council’s leadership team, the Head of Communications plays a central role in supporting the Council’s relationship with its residents, stakeholders and colleagues through the delivery of the internal and external communications. Your key responsibilities will include activities in the areas of.<ul><li>Implementation of the Councils Communications strategy</li><li>Providing strategic advice</li><li>Campaign and media development</li><li>Audience development</li><li>Management of the communications function across the council.</li></ul>About You:The ideal candidate will have:<ul><li>Significant experience of leading and developing an effective communications and engagement service</li><li>Proven experience in developing and delivering strategies that support organisational ambitions</li><li>Experience managing at a senior level, complex and diverse activities</li><li>Relevant professional qualifications in areas such as public relations, communications or engagement</li></ul>Why Join Us?Working for Mid Sussex District Council offers a range of benefits, including:<ul><li>Generous Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our excellent pension plan.</li><li>Agile Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working both remotely and in the office.</li><li>Commitment to Learning and Development: We are dedicated to your professional growth and offer numerous opportunities for training and development.</li><li>Wellbeing: We offer an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme via Vita Health Group.</li><li>Sustainable travel: We offer savings on your daily commute via Easit, for those who travel by car we offer free car parking and free electric charging.</li></ul>If you are interested in this job role and would like an informal discussion, please contact <a href="mailto:people@midsussex.gov.uk" target="_blank">people@midsussex.gov.uk</a> and we will set this up for you.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LmzHPJjqeg" target="_blank">Kathryn Hall, Chief Executive</a>





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Mid Sussex District Council

Head of Communications

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Our preferred method is online application however if you do require a hard copy application pack please contact Human Resources, Guildford Borough Council, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB. Telephone (01483) 444111 (24-hr). Alternatively e-mail <a href="mailto:sally.nielsen@guildford.gov.uk" target="_blank">sally.nielsen@guildford.gov.uk</a> quoting the relevant post number. Please note that we do not accept CVs, please ensure that you complete the application form fully.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.
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We’re looking for a creative and detail-focused Website Content Editor to join our Communications and Digital Services team.
As our Website Content Editor, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our online presence is clear, accessible, and engaging for our residents, businesses, and visitors.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in how we communicate with our customers, improving user experience and promoting our services.
What you’ll do
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<li>Create, edit, and publish digital content for the Council’s website and intranet.</li>
<li>Work with service teams to translate complex information into Plain English.</li>
<li>Ensure all digital content meets accessibility and usability standards (WCAG 2.2).</li>
<li>Support the development of content strategy and best practice across all digital channels.</li>
<li>Use analytics tools to monitor performance and continuously improve digital engagement.</li>
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About you
You’ll be an experienced communicator with a passion for clear, user-focused digital content. You understand what makes web content effective, from accessibility and SEO to tone of voice and design.
You'll have a strong grasp of user journeys and UX principles, ensuring content is structured and presented in a way that supports intuitive navigation and a seamless online experience.

Guildford Borough Council

Website Content Editor

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

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We’re hiring a Digital Communications Officer! If you love variety, have a creative eye, and want to help make a meaningful impact we want to hear from you! In this role, you’ll work with senior leaders, elected members and teams right across the council from public health and social care, to community safety, highways, recycling and beyond. One day you might be filming TikToks with one of our recycling crews and the next, you’re capturing the latest developments on the regenerations of our town centres, or filming councillors as they visit local schools and businesses. You’ll help us to connect with more than 185,000 residents through platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and more creating scroll-stopping content that captures the heart of our 700+ services and the people behind them. We’ve got powerful stories to tell, and we need someone who knows how to make them shine. We’re looking for someone with the creativity and drive to take content from concept to completion shooting, editing, posting and adapting it for different channels. You’ll be confident storyboarding ideas, spotting trends and turning them into engaging narratives, as well as working closely with colleagues both across the council and partner agencies. You’ll use analytics and measure success, learn what resonates and refine your approach to deliver even greater impact. Working as part of the media and digital team, the successful applicant will join an existing team of digital media and press officers, while working alongside the wider communications team. If you want to be a part of our team, we'd love to hear from you. Making a DifferenceWhatever stage of your career, working in the public sector puts you at the heart of communities. Our workforce provides services to our resident's day in and day out, making a positive impact on people’s lives. We could not do this without the dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce. There are so many reasons to choose to work at St Helens Borough Council including the fantastic range of <a href="https://jobs.sthelens.gov.uk/CMS/CMSPage/23" target="_blank">employee benefits and rewards </a>on offer.Please read the full job description and person specification carefully before applying. You can find these at the bottom of this advert. For an informal chat about the role, please contact Emma Littler, Senior Digital Communications Officer, on <a href="mailto:EmmaLittler@sthelens.gov.uk" target="_blank">EmmaLittler@sthelens.gov.uk</a>Equality &amp; DiversityWe encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection. St Helens Council is officially recognised as one of the region’s leading fair employers, achieving accredited status under the Liverpool City Combined Authority Fair Employment Charter. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training &amp; progression &amp; staff well-being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce providing an inclusive and supportive environment.All council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles.We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.Share this vacancy with friends and family via the Socials below!

St Helens Metropolitan Council

Digital Communications Officer - Fixed term, 12 months

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Are you a strategic communicator with a passion for public service? Do you excel at managing complex issues and leading teams to deliver impactful campaigns? If so, we want you to join us as our new Head of Communications.
About the Role
As the Head of Communications, you will lead the council’s external and internal communications strategy across all platforms—digital, print, and media. You’ll be the driving force behind our external profile, brand management, and campaign planning, ensuring our messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned with our corporate objectives.
You’ll work closely with the senior leadership team and neighbouring Kent authorities, playing a pivotal role in communications around Local Government Reorganisation and the creation of unitary authorities. As editor-in-chief for our website, you’ll shape the customer experience and champion digital engagement.
Your expertise will be crucial in managing the council’s reputation, providing timely responses to media issues, and advising senior leaders on communications strategy. You’ll also lead our response during major incidents and civil emergencies, ensuring the public receives accurate and timely information.
What You’ll Do
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<li>Develop and deliver a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with the Corporate Plan.</li>
<li>Manage the council’s website, social media, and media relations, ensuring a steady flow of engaging content.</li>
<li>Lead on brand management, campaign planning, and marketing for key assets such as Tonbridge Castle and events.</li>
<li>Advise the management team, cabinet, and members on communications strategy and risk management.</li>
<li>Oversee the work of Media &amp; Communications Officers, Digital Content Editor, and Internal Communications Officer.</li>
<li>Coordinate media events, promotions, and community engagement activities.</li>
<li>Manage the communications budget and ensure compliance with council policies and health &amp; safety regulations.</li>
<li>Provide communications leadership during emergencies and contribute to business continuity planning.</li>
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About You
You’ll bring substantial experience in a senior communications or press office role, with a proven track record in media relations, social media management, and internal communications. You’re a strategic thinker, able to influence at senior levels and deliver results under pressure.
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<li>Experience managing communications at a senior level, including contentious issues.</li>
<li>Strong project management and team leadership skills.</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to tailor your style to different audiences.</li>
<li>Well-organised, IT literate, and able to prioritise effectively.</li>
<li>Enthusiastic, positive, reliable, and flexible.</li>
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Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to shape the public image of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council at a time of significant change. You’ll make a real impact in the community and develop your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Discover what it’s like to work at Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and explore the benefits we offer by clicking here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tmbc.gov.uk/council/working-us" target="_blank">Working for us – Tonbridge and&nbsp;Malling&nbsp;Borough&nbsp;Council&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>
For an informal discussion about this role please contact a member of the HR team at <a href="mailto:personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk" target="_blank">personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk</a>. (Direct candidates only, strictly no agencies)

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