*JOB OF THE WEEK* internal communications officer, royal borough of kensington and chelsea

Internal Communications Officer

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Salary: Circa £45k tbc (Grade F)

Permanent

Full Time

Location: London

About Us

Communications at Kensington and Chelsea Council has been transformed — and we're not done yet. We're recruiting an Internal Communications Officer who thinks differently: someone who uses the science of behaviour change to move people, not just inform them, and who can pick up a camera as naturally as they can craft a strategy.

This is a pivotal moment. We're embarking on a significant programme of organisational change, and we need someone who can help bring our people on that journey — not through broadcasts, but through compelling, evidence-led campaigns that shift mindsets and drive action.

The Role

You will be the engine behind our internal change communications — designing and delivering campaigns that use established behavioural science frameworks, including the COM-B model  (Capability, Opportunity, Motivation – Behaviour) and the OASIS campaign planning model, to identify barriers and design interventions that genuinely change how people think, feel, and act.

You will produce high-quality video content — scripting, filming, and editing — that brings our transformation story to life in ways that static copy never could. Whether it's a staff spotlight, a change explainer, or a leadership message, you'll know how to make it land.

You will be embedded in our change and transformation programmes, working alongside HR, OD, and strategy leads to translate complex change into clear, motivating narratives that build understanding and reduce resistance.

You will design campaigns with measurable outcomes — not vanity metrics, but evidence of genuine behaviour shift and engagement.

About You

- Understanding of behavioural science applied to communications — you know your COM-B from your EAST framework, and you use them to design smarter campaigns, not just content

- Hands-on video production skills: you can plan a shoot, operate a camera, and edit compelling content to broadcast standard (Adobe Premiere, CapCut, or equivalent)

- Proven track record in change and transformation communications is desirable — you understand the psychology of change, including resistance, ambiguity, and the difference between compliance and genuine adoption

- Experience designing campaigns using the OASIS model (Outcome, Audience, Strategy, Implementation, Scoring) or equivalent structured campaign frameworks

- Strong copywriting skills

- Digital skills across SharePoint, intranet platforms, and emerging internal comms tools — including an instinct for where new technology can add real value

- Photography skills and an eye for visual storytelling

- Ability to translate complex policy and organisational change into accessible, human narratives

- Confident working at all levels — from frontline staff to senior leadership — with the credibility to challenge as well as support

Key Responsibilities

- Design and deliver behaviour-change campaigns for internal audiences, using COM-B and OASIS frameworks to set objectives, identify barriers, and measure impact

- Create e-newsletters which feature engaging and timely content

- Plan, film, and edit video content that supports change programmes and staff engagement — including staff stories, campaign films, and leadership communications

- Partner with HR, OD, and strategy teams to ensure transformation programmes are communicated with clarity, empathy, and a clear call to action

- Develop channel strategies that meet audiences where they are — not just where it's easy

- Measure and evaluate campaign effectiveness against behavioural outcomes, iterating based on evidence

- Support wider communications campaigns and staff events, including the annual staff awards

- Help shape how the Council uses emerging digital and AI tools for internal communications.

There will be occasional out of hours support required.

Apply

To apply please send your CV by Friday 8 May to:

 Joanna Birch, Internal Communications Manager — joanna.birch@rbkc.gov.uk

 If you’d like an informal discussion, please get in touch.

*JOB OF THE WEEK* senior communications officer - internal, central bedfordshire council

Senior Communications Officer - Internal

Central Bedfordshire Council

Job Family: Providing - CBG11 

Salary: £41,042 - £44,296 per annum pro rata

Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week  

Location: You will be expected to attend a CBC office location as often as needed to carry out your role, which will be no less than once per month. 

Contract Type: Hybrid - Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity to the end of April 2027.  

Closing Date: 8 May 2026

Interview Date: w/c 18 May 2026

About the Role:

We’re looking for a talented Senior Internal Communications Officer to provide maternity cover. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced communicator to make a meaningful impact, supporting colleagues across the organisation and helping us ensure staff are informed, engaged and inspired. 

You’ll play a key role in planning, creating and delivering high‑quality communications across our established internal channels, including complex organisational change programmes. You will apply strong editorial judgement, excellent writing skills, and a first‑class eye for detail to ensure our messages are clear, consistent and aligned to our organisational values. 

What We’re Looking For 

• A confident, creative communicator with exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills. 

• Experience managing and developing a range of internal communication channels, including a Sharepoint intranet. 

• A proactive approach to finding and shaping great content that resonates with diverse audiences. 

• Strong analytical skills and an interest in using data to measure success, improve reach and enhance employee engagement. 

• The ability to quickly build positive relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels. 

• Demonstrable experience of designing and delivering creative and persuasive campaigns to support organisational change  

• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance multiple priorities with calm and clarity. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Leading the creation of compelling content—including news stories, features, campaign messages, leadership communications and staff updates—that capture attention and bring our values to life. 

• Managing and developing our day-to-day internal channels, such as our sharepoint intranet, e-newsletters, manager briefings, leadership updates and staff engagement events. 

• Actively seeking out great stories from across the organisation to demonstrate our values, celebrate success, innovation and share learning and strengthen connection. 

• Planning and delivering communications that support organisational change, engagement initiatives and key corporate projects. 

• Tracking, analysing and evaluating channel performance, providing insight and recommendations to continually improve our communications and demonstrate impact. 

• Supporting colleagues across the organisation to communicate effectively, offering advice, guidance and practical support. 

Our Offer

We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff, to view these please visit our Rewards and Benefits page

Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer.  We welcome discussion on location, hours and working pattern as part of the application process.

You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this Recruitment Pack.

Our Competency Framework and Qualification Guidance are to be read in conjunction with our Recruitment Pack.

For an informal discussion about this position, please contact:  Anna Copperwheat at anna.copperwheat@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or 0300 300 7461 (Tuesday - Friday, 9am - 3pm) 

To maintain a fair and consistent approach for applicants, it is Central Bedfordshire Council's policy to only consider applications made via our online application system and we therefore thank you for not submitting your application offline.

Our National Careers Service team offer a free monthly workshop covering CV writing and how to complete the statement sections of the Central Bedfordshire Council online application form. This MS Teams workshop is open to anyone from the UK and lasts around 1.5 hours.   Please book your place here.

More information about this service can be found here: Support getting into work or learning | Central Bedfordshire Council

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*JOB OF THE WEEK* communications manager - place, sandwell council

Communications Manager - Place

Sandwell Council

Salary: £55,609 - £59,025 per annum

Contract Type: Full time – Permanent

Hours: Full time – 37 hours per week

Location: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Closing date: 10 May

Join us at this exciting time as we build on our rapid improvements made over the last few years and set our sights on becoming an outstanding council.

In this role you will play a key part in leading our communications team and delivering effective campaigns and guidance to support the achievement of council priorities, aims and objectives.

Deliver innovation and improvement that maximises the impact of communications

Our organisation has been on a successful journey of change over the last four years. We have made huge progress in service delivery for the residents of Sandwell, a vibrant Black Country community with a young, diverse and rapidly growing population.

We’re now telling a new story about Sandwell and a strategic communications service is critical to the next phase of our development, driving forward further internal improvements and increasing trust and confidence with our residents and partners. You will work with our Head of Communications to maximise the effectiveness and impact of our communications service provision, ensuring it is aligned with our organisational-wide commitment to modernisation and innovation.

Your role

• Bringing fresh thinking and new ideas, you will play a proactive and influential role in managing our communications team and resources across the council. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading on all communications activity within Place directorate – to support the delivery of council objectives and priorities.

• Embedding a campaign-led approach to communications, working with the Head of Communications to deliver a strategic communications service that measures impact and learns lessons.

• Taking a forward-thinking approach to planning communications to create, update and maintain an organisational narrative that can be deployed tactically to optimum effect.

• Developing and maintaining a clear forward plan for communications and resident engagement.

• Adopting a collaborative, supportive, challenging and hands on approach to providing advice, support and guidance to senior leaders.

• Bringing an impactful approach to wide-raging aspects of communications such as stakeholder management, media relations, audience research/mapping and behavioural change.

• Acting as a role model within the team for effective communications, and for the council’s values and behaviours.

Your profile

• Educated to degree level and qualified to Chartered Institute of Marketing Level 4 or Chartered Institute of Public Relations Level 4 (or demonstrable relevant experience).

• A proven record of working in a complex environment, including experience of advising senior leaders, negotiating with stakeholders and planning services within a political and partnership context.

• Experience of leading employees, allocating workloads and developing clear content briefs.

• Experience of negotiating and consulting with internal and external stakeholders.

• Knowledge of campaign planning frameworks and a passion for creating meaningful narratives and delivering communications activities that make a tangible difference.

• A well-developed understanding of the workings of a local authority and how it operates at a corporate and community level.

• The ability to motivate, influence and inspire others through positive relationship-building, your commitment to excellence and your desire to gain the best possible outcomes for residents.

• An understanding / previous experience of marketing communications is desirable.

Our hybrid working involves a minimum three days a week in the office. There will be a requirement to travel to attend meetings, including public meetings and occasional working outside normal hours.

Apply now

For more information, and to apply, please contact Osborne Thomas at sandwell@osbornethomas.org or call 020 3280 3671.

Closing date: 10th May

*JOB OF THE WEEK* media manager, westco communications

Media Manager

Westco Communications

Circa £45K depending on experience

Location: Richmond, London

Full time, hybrid

Closing date: end of play Monday May 4th

Are you a media professional with sharp news sense, excellent political awareness, and a passion for shaping stories that matter?

We are looking for a Media Manager to join one of our high-performing communications teams. You will be someone who is ready to protect and enhance our client’s reputation, drive high-quality media engagement, and help us communicate clearly with the communities we and they serve.

About the role

As our new Media Manager, you will play a central role in:

• Leading proactive and reactive media handling

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists, stakeholders and partners

• Supporting delivery of high-profile campaigns and narrative-driven communications

• Advising senior officers and elected members on sensitive or complex issues

• Developing engaging content across traditional and digital channels

• Helping strengthen our digital presence and expand the reach of our messaging

You will be part of a supportive, fast-paced team working across local, regional and national issues with plenty of space to grow, innovate, and make an impact.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong experience in press/media roles, ideally in a political, public sector or high-profile environment

• Understands how to navigate sensitive or high-risk issues with confidence and good judgment

• Is politically savvy, who keeps up-to-date with the latest policy developments

• Can work calmly under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines

• Builds effective relationships and communicates with clarity and impact

• Brings creativity, resilience, and ambition to everything they do

• Is able to work in fast-paced environment juggling multiple deadlines

• Can build trust and confidence at the highest levels, working with senior elected representatives and officers

Interested?

If you want to help shape the stories that reach our residents, influence decision-making, and be part of a forward-thinking communications team, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send:

• Your CV

• Accompanying letter (maximum one page A4) setting out why your skills and experience match our requirements to: simon@westcocommunications.com.

Deadline for applications is end of play Monday May 4th.

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communications officer, the unitarians

Communications officer

The Unitarians

Salary: £30,000 per annum  

Location: Remote working or based in our London office  

Contract: Full-time  

Reporting to: Chief Officer 

Closing date: Monday 27 April 2026

About Us 

The Unitarians are one of the UK’s oldest dissenting religious traditions – a community that has, for centuries, welcomed people to explore faith, spirituality, and meaning on their own terms. We support congregations across the UK, rooted in liberal religious values, social justice, and freedom of conscience. We’re a small national organisation with a big story to tell, and we’re looking for someone to help us tell it. 

The role

We’re looking for a capable, self-starting Communications Officer to handle the day-to-day delivery of our communications — from newsletters and news content to social media and digital channels. 

You’ll work closely with our Strategic Communications Consultant, who leads on strategy and direction. Your job is to feed into and execute that strategy well: producing content that’s timely, well-crafted, and on-brand, and keeping our channels active and our communities informed and connected. 

This suits someone who takes real pride in the quality of their output, is comfortable working within a defined strategic framework, and wants to do meaningful work for a values-led organisation. 

Key Responsibilities 

Content creation and management 

• Produce and distribute regular newsletters to members, congregations, and stakeholders 

• Write news articles, blog posts, and features for our website and Uni-News email publication 

• Keep website content current, accurate, and accessible 

• Produce materials that communicate our values and activities clearly to diverse audiences 

Digital and social media 

• Manage day-to-day social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, and others) 

• Create social media content including written posts, graphics, and short-form video 

• Monitor engagement, respond to comments and messages, and help build online community 

• Track and report on performance metrics across channels 

Design and visual content 

• Produce graphics and visual assets for social media, newsletters, and campaigns using Canva or equivalent tools 

• Create and edit short-form video content for social and digital channels 

• Maintain visual consistency with our brand guidelines 

Stakeholder engagement 

• Act as a point of contact for congregations seeking communications support 

• Gather and share stories and news from local Unitarian communities 

• Build working relationships with congregation leaders, members, and volunteers 

• Offer practical guidance to congregations on their own communications 

Collaborative working 

• Work with the Strategic Communications Consultant and the Chief Officer on content development, implementing plans and flagging operational insights that may inform future direction 

• Coordinate with colleagues across the organisation to source content and stories 

• Support the delivery of campaigns and initiatives as directed 

Administrative and other duties 

• Maintain media and contact databases 

• Support event promotion and coverage 

• Provide general communications support across the organisation as needed 

Person Specification 

Essential 

• Proven experience in a communications, content creation, or marketing role 

• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences and purposes 

• Demonstrable experience managing social media platforms 

• Experience producing newsletters or regular publications 

• Confident using Canva or equivalent design tools to produce social and digital assets 

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously 

• Openness to and genuine curiosity about the values and ethos of Unitarianism and liberal faith communities 

Desirable 

• Experience working in the charity, community, or faith sector 

• Proficiency in content management systems and digital communications tools 

• Understanding of SEO and website analytics 

• Familiarity with Unitarianism or liberal religious traditions 

• Comfortable working within a strategic framework 

What we offer 

• Salary of £30,000 per annum 

• 7.5% employer pension contribution, plus access to a financial wellbeing and salary sacrifice scheme 

• Staff support budget for wellbeing 

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays 

• The chance to do genuinely meaningful work in a welcoming, values-driven community 

How to apply 

We’re not looking for an identikit application. We’re looking for the right person.  Here’s what we’d like from you: 

1. Your CV: No more than two pages please. We’d like to see the highlights of where you’ve worked and what you’ve done 

2. Two or three examples of work that you are really proud of: This could be links, attachments, screenshots, we don’t mind. We want to see something you’ve done with a few short words on why you love it. 

3. Two questions we’d like you to answer 

Tell us about a piece of communications work you’re proud of — what was the brief, what did you do, and what would you do differently now? 

What do you think most organisations get wrong about their communications? 

Please answer each question in no more than 400 words. There are no right answers to either of them. We’re interested in your thinking, your honesty, and your voice. 

A note on AI 

All applications will be reviewed and assessed by a human and we won’t use AI for decision-making. We understand you might use AI as a thinking tool, and that’s fine, but we’re not looking for a generated answer. We want to know how you think and what you sound like. So please write like yourself. 

The interview 

If we invite you to interview, we’ll send you the questions in advance. There’s no presentation. We’ll have a real conversation about your work, your instincts, and how you think — and we’ll talk through a real comms scenario together. 

We want you to be able to show up as yourself. If you’d find it helpful to have anything adapted — more time, a different format, written questions — just let us know when we’re in touch.  

Please send your CV, work examples, and question answers to pwelsh@unitarian.org.uk by 9am on Monday 27 April 2026. 

Interviews will be held the week commencing 4 May 2026. 

The General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background. 

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