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Job Title: Senior Strategic Communications Officer
Location: Westminster, London (Hybrid – 1–2 days onsite per week)
Contract Type: Temporary (3 months)
Reporting To: Strategic Communications Manager
Overview:
A leading public sector organisation is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Strategic Communications Officer to join its Corporate Communications team on a temporary basis. This role provides vital cover during a period of internal transition and will focus on delivering high-impact, insight-led campaigns aligned with the organisation’s strategic goals.
You’ll lead the development and execution of integrated communications strategies that influence public behaviour, shape perceptions, and support policy outcomes. This is a high-profile role requiring strategic thinking, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to work confidently in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and deliver integrated communications campaigns to influence opinion and drive behaviour change.
* Use customer insights and data to inform campaign strategies and optimise channel selection.
* Define campaign objectives, target audiences, key messages, and delivery plans.
* Provide expert communications advice to senior leadership and stakeholders.
* Act as a strategic partner to internal teams, supporting the delivery of corporate priorities.
* Collaborate with media, digital, and design teams to ensure consistent and impactful messaging.
* Monitor campaign performance and provide evaluation reports to guide future activity.
* Proactively identify communications risks and opportunities through horizon scanning.
* Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including residents, businesses, and community groups.
* Stay informed of industry trends and contribute innovative ideas to improve campaign reach and effectiveness.
About You:
* Proven experience leading complex, high-profile communications or behaviour change campaigns.
* Strong understanding of strategic communications planning and delivery.
* Skilled in using audience insight and data to shape and evaluate communications.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities.
* Confident in providing communications counsel at senior levels.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including copywriting and presentation.
* Experience in a political, public sector, or government environment is highly desirable.
* Collaborative, proactive, and forward-thinking approach.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Marketing
* Industries
Marketing Services
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