Senior Communications Officer

Job Title: Senior Communications Officer
Location: Hybrid working, Harrow Council Hub, Forward Drive, HA3 8NT
Salary: £250 Umbrella PAYE

Job Overview:
London Borough of Harrow is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Communications Officer to lead strategic communications and enhance their brand messaging. This role involves managing internal and external communications, crafting compelling narratives, and ensuring consistent messaging across various channels. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in media relations, digital communications, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead fast-paced communications projects across the Environment Directorate-and step in to support other departments as needed.
• Produce a wide range of content: shoot and edit short videos and graphics on mobile devices, draft press releases, manage reactive media enquiries, and author copy for social media, internal newsletters, and council publications.
• Coordinate member briefings and cultivate positive relationships with stakeholders, ensuring key messages are understood and amplified.
• Think strategically-identify creative, "outside-the-box" campaigns to raise awareness and drive engagement with the council's services.
• Act as a brand guardian: uphold editorial standards, enforce our tone of voice, and help stakeholders tell their stories effectively.

Requirements:

• Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in a senior-level communications or public affairs role. o Superb writing, editing, and narrative-building skills-able to turn policy or technical detail into clear, compelling copy.
• Proven track record in media relations and public affairs, including handling press enquiries and building journalist relationships.
• Able to juggle multiple campaigns and deadlines in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Solid grasp of digital communications best practices, including SEO, analytics, and content strategy.

About Us:
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership has been a market leader in permanent and temporary staffing solutions for nearly 60 years. We are proud to be accredited as an Investor in People, which is reflected in our commitment to career progression and employee satisfaction. Recognized by The Sunday Times as one of the Best 100 Companies to Work For for 14 consecutive years, we prioritize a personalized approach in everything we do.

The London Borough of Harrow is the 12th largest borough in London, celebrated for its cultural diversity and excellent transport links. Located just 10 miles from Central London and 13 minutes to Euston via Harrow & Wealdstone station, it offers convenient access via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line, national rail services, and major road networks including the M1, M25, and A406.

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