Storytelling and Case Studies Officer
Wandsworth Council
Salary Range £43,545 - £52,767 pa FTE
Fixed term until 1st September 2028, part time 3days per week
Location Wandsworth Town Hall/hybrid
Other essential information This is a job share, for Wandsworth Council only
Closing Date: Sunday 26th October 2025 (midnight)
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 Storytelling and Case Studies Officer you will play a pivotal role in crafting compelling narratives and real-life examples that showcase the impact and success stories of the council’s initiatives, projects, and services. You will collaborate closely with various teams to gather, analyse, and present data and anecdotes that resonate with our audience, whether they are stakeholders, businesses or residents.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Mobile video and editing tools: Proficient in using mobile video capture and editing equipment/software.
Social media platforms: Skilled in leveraging platforms for content sharing and engagement.
Cultural competence: Able to understand, connect, and build relationships across diverse communities.
Storytelling and journalism: Proven background in content creation, storytelling, and journalism, including conducting interviews and gathering testimonials.
Writing and editing: Strong ability to craft compelling narratives from complex information
Interpersonal communication: Excellent relationship-building and collaboration skills with diverse stakeholders.
Content creation: Skilled in writing and editing engaging content for varied audiences.
Teamwork under pressure: Effective in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
Closing Date: Sunday 26th October 2025 (midnight)
Shortlisting Date: w/c 27th October 2025
Interview Date: w/c 10th November 2025
Test/Presentation: In person presentation
We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.
We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
