Are you an exceptional communicator looking to make a real difference in the lives of local people?   Are you someone with strong public service values who wants to work in a highly collaborative organisation?   Are you looking for your next challenge with an employer that will actively support your success?

This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional who is looking to take on a high profile role leading a strong and committed communications team. It’s a varied and busy role working with colleagues at the highest level in the organisation and managing a range of corporate campaigns and important communications channels. 

Full details of the responsibilities of this role can be found in the enclosed recruitment pack along with the job profile and Team Structure.

Additional Information

Benefits

We are committed to providing a healthy work life balance for our employees, with hybrid working and other flexible working arrangements on offer.  A laptop will be provided for your role if applicable.  We offer a generous benefits package including a minimum of 23 days’ annual leave rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, time off at Christmas, a generous local government pension scheme, free parking for all employees and payment of a professional membership fee.  As well as subsidised gym membership at our local Places Leisure Centre and great savings from supermarkets, shopping, cycle to work schemes and holidays via the My Staff Shop scheme.

Closing date:                                            Monday 3 April 2023 at midday

Initial telephone interview date:            w/c 10 April 2023

In person interview date                         w/c 17 April 2023

Contact details

For an informal discussion or to answer any questions, please contact Sally Kipping, Head of HR, Performance and Communications on sally.kipping@surreyheath.gov.uk or 01276 707403.  If you are emailing, please include your contact details, the best time to reach you, and 'Communications and Engagement Manager' in the subject line.

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