Senior Communications Officer needed in York This is a temporary contract initially paying £26.06ph PAYE The reference number is: RQ1729922 She successful candidate will be responsible for leading the planning and delivery of communications activity for a defined portfolio of work. Operating as one of a team of Communications Managers/senior comms officers, the post holder will translate organisational and communications strategies into effective delivery across campaigns, channels and stakeholders helping to support and manage more junior officers. They should have proven experience delivering senior-level communications, including media handling and the development of communications plans, is essential and prior experience working within a government or other political environment is also essential. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website