Senior Communications Officer
This role has a starting salary of £36,282 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.
This is a 24 month Fixed Term Contract.
Can you help Make It Happen?
Do you have a passion for Communications?
We're hiring for a new Senior Communications Officer within Surrey County Council's Communications and Engagement team supporting the Customer and Communities directorate. This is an exciting directorate which includes, culture, libraries, community engagement, Your Fund Surrey, customer services and working with the Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector, to name but a few of the areas where we Make It Happen for residents.
You will support the planning, implementation and evaluation of communications using the relevant online and offline tools and channels.
A lot of our work involves being out in the community compiling compelling stories through the use of video and written communication - so experience of video and competent copywriting skills is a must. We are a forward-thinking comms team, always looking to try new things and stay at the forefront of modern communications techniques and channels. Have you got a hunger to develop and learn, as well as deliver meaningful comms that has a real impact?
We are looking for a creative and proactive individual who will help us make a positive impact, both externally and internally.
To be considered for shortlisting to interview for this position your application will clearly evidence:
- Experience of working within a communications team.
- An ability to work across both internal and external communications and identify and adapt content and messaging for sharing on appropriate channels
- Flexibility to adapt writing styles and techniques to suit different audiences, and to work creatively to develop and design communication campaigns.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 29/03/2023.
This is a 24 month fixed term contract.
Interviews to take place week commencing Monday 3rd April 2023.
Contact Details
For an informal discussion please contact Catherine Jevans on 07973 870203 or by e-mail at
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Benefits
From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service, a generous local government salary related pension, as well as the option to join our car lease scheme. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff.
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.