Senior Communications Officer HCC606624

Job Details: Salary Range: £36,167 - £40,464 per annum Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working) Hours per week: 37 Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 10 February 2023 Interview Date: 28 February or 1 March 2023
We're seeking two skilled and experienced communications professionals with proven experience to join our Corporate Communications Team within one of the largest and highest performing local authorities in the country.
Working closely with the relevant Communications Team Leader, you'll be responsible for developing and delivering a wide range of internal and external communications, either for the County Council’s Adults’ Health and Care (including Public Health) or Children’s Services Directorates - promoting the work of these large service areas to the public, staff, and stakeholders.
Using your outstanding written, PR and digital communication skills, you'll be able to demonstrate proven experience and be highly skilled in content development and promotion through broadcast, print and online media, maximising the use of digital and social channels – to positively engage a wide range of internal and external audiences and deliver excellent results.
You’ll also be able to demonstrate the positive impact of our communications through KPI data and evaluation, every step of the way.
The successful candidates will be expected to work closely with a wide range of staff and stakeholders across the County Council, as well as partner organisations. You’ll need a can-do attitude and be prepared to roll up your sleeves and get involved in the detail, while always adhering to agreed standards and protocols.
We welcome new ideas and ways of thinking, so if you're a strong team player, and enjoy delivering effective and creative solutions, while demonstrating a real understanding of the issues involved, we'd love to hear from you!
What can we offer you? Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment, flexible hybrid working opportunities, with an excellent work/life balance. We can offer flexible working options for this role as we have invested heavily in various technologies to support ongoing remote working options.
Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. We invest in you through our internal development programmes and training and offer a competitive salary and package benefits package. Additional Information: Senior Communications Officer Job Description and Person Specification
Please note this post is Politically Restricted. Vetting Requirements: This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: Jane Vidler, Communications Manager via jane.vidler@hants.gov.uk or on 0370 7797244.
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