Senior Internal Communications Adviser

We are seeking a Senior Internal Communications Adviser to join Hampshire County Council. The role involves setting the strategic direction for internal communications, leading the development and delivery of the internal communications strategy, and providing expert advice to corporate leadership and senior managers.

Requirements

• Qualified to graduate level or equivalent professional qualification in communications, public relations or marketing
• Extensive senior-level experience in internal communications, employee engagement or change communications, ideally within a large, complex organisation
• Proven experience of developing and leading internal communications strategy, including during periods of significant organisational change or transformation
• Strong understanding of employee engagement, organisational culture and change communication, and how internal communications supports delivery and workforce confidence
• Experience of leading, assuring and improving high-quality internal communications, with excellent editorial judgement and attention to accuracy, clarity and accessibility
• Outstanding writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex or sensitive information into clear, engaging internal communications
• Experience of working collaboratively across organisational boundaries, including with partners or other public sector bodies, to align messaging where required
• A strong commitment to inclusive, accessible and ethical communications, with good knowledge of equality, accessibility, data protection and GDPR requirements
• An evidence-based approach, with experience of using insight, feedback and data to evaluate impact and demonstrate value

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance