770100614 – Senior Communications Officer

Contract – Temporary for 3 months
Pay Rate – £22.75 per hour
Hours – Full time, 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm)
Start Date – Immediate
Work Schedule – Mix of remote working and site visits
Office Location – The Gateway, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, HP19 8FF   

Looking to grow your career in the public sector?
Pertemps Recruitment, in partnership with Buckinghamshire Council, is offering an excellent opportunity to join their Communications & Engagement team as a Senior Communications Officer. This is a great chance to contribute to a vital public service while developing your skills in policy and communications strategies and the SEND service.

You’ll play a key role in developing and implementing communication strategies to support the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service

What you’ll be doing:
As a Senior Communications Officer, your responsibilities will include:

• developing and implementing communication strategies
• drafting press releases and newsletters
• managing internal and external communications
• coordinating with the Communications Manager, collaborating closely with the SEND service team, and providing updates to the Head of SEND Improvement
• Additional responsibilities might include organising events, maintaining the service’s online presence, and responding to media inquiries as needed

 
What we’re looking for:
We’re seeking candidates who can hit the ground running with strong experience in communications within the SEND service, ideally within a local authority setting. You will need:

• Proven experience in communications, ideally within a public sector or SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) context.
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to collaborate across directorates and work closely with both the communications manager and SEND service teams.
• Demonstrated understanding of policy and communications strategies relevant to SEND improvement initiatives.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders

 
Why work with us and Buckinghamshire Council?
As a flexible employee of Pertemps, one of the UK’s largest independent recruitment agencies, you’ll benefit from professional support and a trusted partnership approach.

Joining Buckinghamshire Council means becoming part of an organisation that values being Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative, and Trustworthy. You can expect:

• A supportive and inclusive culture
• Opportunities to contribute meaningfully to your community
• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives
• Career development and training opportunities
• A welcoming team environment with regular social and charity events

 
Ready to apply?
Submit your application online today – we’re reviewing applications as they come in, so don’t delay.
For further details, contact Pertemps Aylesbury and ask for the Buckinghamshire Council team.
We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.