Head of Communications & Engagement

Newstartmag; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 125,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in England is seeking a Head of Communications & Engagement. In this role, you will lead communication strategies, ensuring effective messaging to residents and partners. You will manage media and reputation while promoting key initiatives that will deliver thousands of new homes and jobs in the community. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in media management and the ability to adapt communications in a dynamic political landscape. This position is critical as internal communication becomes increasingly important.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in communications and media management.
• Ability to manage reputation and execute campaigns effectively.
• Experience in working within a fast-moving political environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate key messages to various audiences.
• Lead a portfolio including communications, consultation, and events.
• Promote key programmes and ensure internal communication.

Skills

Communications

Media management

Reputation management

Campaign management

Political responsiveness

Job description

Here at Dacorum, we know we have a great story to tell. Our borough occupies anenviable location just outside the M25, with central London within easy reach. Anactive and green place, it’s a buzzing centre of business, enterprise and ambition.

You will play a key leadership role in defining, articulating and communicating ourkey messages to a wide range of audiences: our residents, our partners and ourstaff. You’ll lead a portfolio that includes communications, consultation and events,ensuring that effective two-way communication is central to all that we do.

We’re looking for someone with proven experience in communications, media,and reputation management – who can bring a planned, campaign led approach toour communication strategy, while recognising the need to be responsive within a fast-moving political environment.

You’ll promote some of our key programmes, including the Hemel Place Strategyand Hemel Garden Communities which together will deliver 11,000 newhomes and 10,000 jobs in our community. And, with LocalGovernment Reform reshaping our sector, our ongoing internalcommunication with staff will be more important than ever.

PleasecontactSteve Guest at Solace in Business on 020 7976 3311for
a confidential discussion.

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.

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This role expires23/02/2026.

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