OVERVIEW

Are you a strategic communications professional with a passion for delivering creative and integrated multi-channel campaigns? We are seeking a talented individual to join our corporate communications and engagement team as a Strategic Communications and Campaigns Lead. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact by leading and delivering high-quality communications that drive our corporate priorities.
This is a secondment/fixed term contact for 6 months with potential to extend up to 12 months.

ABOUT US

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.
We are a forward-thinking organisation committed to excellence in public service. Our team is dedicated to providing professional communications advice and support to both internal and external stakeholders. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and innovative approach, ensuring that our communications are timely, relevant, and aligned with our organisational goals

OTHER INFORMATION

For further information on this role please see the attached job summary.
The position is ‘Any Desk’ hybrid working. The role is 37 hours a week with a request to be in the office a minimum of one day with an additional day as required to participate in face-to-face meetings. As a team we meet in the office on a Monday enabling us to start the week together and collaborate in person. We are looking for an immediate start.
Closing date: 30 June 2025
Interview date: 7 July 2025
Interview-type: In person and will consist of a short presentation followed by a series of questions related to the role.
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the recruiting manager, please contact: Laura.Cooper@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the
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We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

OUR VALUES AND CULTURE

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.
By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

a fair and inclusive culture

• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.
From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.
We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

As the Strategic Communications and Campaigns Lead, you will be a key point of contact for directorates, building trusted relationships with senior managers and stakeholders. You will lead the development and delivery of communication strategies and campaign plans, ensuring effective collaboration across the organisation. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing communication strategies and innovative communication plans to drive efficient and high-quality delivery of communications around projects and corporate priorities.
• Leading the development and delivery of integrated campaign plans and strategies.
• Ensuring effective collaboration within the communications and engagement service and with other teams across the organisation.
• Embedding a culture of forward planning within the directorates and the wider communications team.
• Maintaining forward plans of planned communications activity, opportunities, issues, and risks.
• Identifying and raising emerging issues, opportunities, milestones, and key dates through horizon scanning.
• Providing strategic and tactical communications advice at a senior level.
• Creating a culture of best practice and innovation, supporting colleagues to develop skills and knowledge.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of communications and campaigns and providing detailed feedback to managers and leaders.
• Producing high-quality and compelling communications and campaign content for different audiences and channels.
• Developing communications plans and content to help manage issues and crises.
• Building trusted relationships with senior managers, directors, members, and stakeholders.
• Deputising for managers in the communications and engagement service as required.
• Working some evenings, weekends, and occasional public holidays to ensure appropriate representation of the Council.
• Being an active member of the out-of-hours communications rota.

As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.