Deputy Head of Communications £57,171 - £72,186 Fixed term maternity cover: Until January 2027 Full time: 36 hours Wandsworth Town Hall/hybrid (attendance required 3 times a week) Start date: February 2026. Maternity cover. This role will be working for Wandsworth Council only. Objective of role Wandsworth Council is a dynamic local authority in London, committed to delivering excellent services and making a positive impact on our diverse community. We are looking for a talented communications professional to join our team and help us effectively communicate our initiatives, engage residents, and drive positive change in the borough. The Communications Team is at the centre of the Council and has a high impact on the services and audiences it serves. It provides strategic leadership on media relations, public relations, event management, community engagement, publications, social media management and monitoring, branding, design and the council''s website.It is also responsible for the operational oversight, delivery and coordination of all communications activity across the wider Council. About the role As the Deputy Head of Communications, you will be responsible for leading a team to develop and implement strategic communication and campaign plans to promote Wandsworth Council''s projects, policies and services. You will lead on behaviour change campaign efforts, strategic communications planning across the organisation, and proactive PR initiatives to enhance the council