Joint Internal Communications Officer

<p>Are you looking for a role that genuinely invests in your professional development within a progressive local authority?<br>We\'re seeking a talented communications professional with excellent written and verbal skills and proven experience in internal communications.<br>As Internal Communications Officer, you\'ll play a key role in shaping and delivering clear, engaging internal communications that keep employees informed, connected and aligned with organisational priorities across Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils.<br>You\'ll work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across HR, Transformation, Strategy and Communications to plan and deliver impactful communications activity.<br>You\'ll be a part of the development and delivery of internal communications plans, with a particular focus on organisational change, employee engagement and Local Government Reorganisation.<br>Operating in a fast-paced environment, you\'ll confidently manage multiple projects while working collaboratively to make a meaningful contribution to organisational culture.<br>This is an exciting opportunity to help shape how change is communicated during a significant period of transformation.<br>You\'ll bring experience in planning and delivering internal communications campaigns, managing intranet and newsletter channels, producing engaging written and visual content, and providing clear, confident advice to senior leaders.<br>In return, the role offers excellent scope to further develop your expertise in change communications, leadership engagement and multi-channel content delivery, supported by a collaborative and experienced team.<br>Agile Working: Hybrid – a mix of office-based and remote working, with attendance at offices in Godalming and Guildford as required.<br>Hours per week and working pattern: This post is a full time role.<br>However, all applications will be considered.<br>This is a fixed term contract - April **** to March **** For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Ian Mackie, Communications and Engagement Manager on *************.<br>We do not accept CVs without a completed application form and you must clearly state how you meet all the essential criteria.<br>Strictly no agencies please.<br>Closing date for applications: on Monday 23rd February **** Candidates must be available for interview on Friday 27 February **** Please note we do not accept applications after the time given on the advert.<br>In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working and agile working policies, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, free onsite parking, an employee assistance scheme and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.<br>You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting - The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities.<br>We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit.<br>You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners.<br>We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role.<br>You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time and right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process. </p> Salary: GBP 28800 - 43200 per year

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