Job Title: Senior Communications Officer
Salary: £20.31 P/H
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
Type: Temporary Ongoing
Location: Southampton, SO14
Start Date: ASAP
Work Pattern: Monday - Friday | 09:00am - 17:00pm

Are you passionate about effective communication and building a strong public image? Join our client as a Senior Communications Officer.

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the client's message reaches the right audiences, managing both reactive and proactive media relations, and supporting behaviour change to meet city objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead Communications Campaigns: Develop, deliver, and evaluate communication campaigns that align with council priorities, ensuring that they are research-based and outcome-focused.


• Media Management: Handle reactive media enquiries, develop and place proactive media content, and maintain positive relationships with the press.


• Strategic Support: Assist in the creation and implementation of the client's communication strategy, working closely with senior management and councillors.


• Budget Management: Manage communication budgets effectively, ensuring maximum value for money and reporting any significant variances.


• Crisis Communication: Provide 24/7 press office coverage, including during emergencies, and offer media handling advice as needed.


• Staff Supervision: Manage and support Communications Assistants, ensuring that all communications materials are of high quality and align with the client's branding.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: Degree-level education or equivalent experience in communications.


• Experience: At least three years of professional experience in a communications role, preferably within local government.


• Skills: Strong understanding of PR, media, and marketing, with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.


• Technology: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and communications-related software.


• Political Sensitivity: Understanding of local government operations and the ability to navigate a political environment effectively.

If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call David at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to david.jones@servicecare.org.uk