Strategic Communications Business Partner
Gloucestershire County Council
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Gloucester • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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💰 £58,598 - £61,854 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Lead bold communication strategies that connect with staff, residents, and key stakeholders
- Craft messages that influence, inspire, and drive change across internal, external, and digital channels.
- Collaborate with directors and partners on communications efforts.
Requirements
- Experience in strategic communications and leading teams
- Confidence in managing complex projects and building strong relationships at all levels
- High political awareness to navigate complex situations
- Strong communication skills to ensure clarity in messaging
- A relevant degree or equivalent experience.
Benefits
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
- An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
- Career development and qualification opportunities
- Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
- An in-house Occupational Health service
- Employee discount scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
- Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.
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Soft skills
leadershipstrategic communicationrelationship buildingproject managementpolitical awarenessclarity in messaging