Senior Communications Manager

Senior Communications Manager: Housing 

PO7: Starting salary £58,197 pa rising in annual increment to £61,347 per annum incl LW

Hybrid working

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. 

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. 

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

Lambeth Council's Campaigns and Communications team produce high quality communications on behalf of Lambeth Council across all its service areas. The team of 18 covers a wide range of campaigns and communications disciplines including design, print, press, social media, marketing and internal communications. The work is fast paced and varied and undertaken by a fun and enthusiastic team.

We operate on hybrid working model, providing employees greater flexibility and opportunity to work from home with a minimum two days a week in the office. Office working would be at our modern offices in the heart of the Brixton Town Centre, less than 5 minutes' walk from the Underground and Overground train stations.

About the Role:

This role is to lead the council’s communications and engagement activity in support of the council’s new homes programme. That includes leading on the communications planning to support the successful delivery of the new home programme as it delivers Lambeth’s next generation of genuinely affordable homes.

A key outcome is ensuring estate residents, our communities, staff, partners and other stakeholders are effectively communicated to, consulted and engaged in a way that supports the council’s communications and resident engagement principles.

The role will work across the Campaigns and Communications team on communications planning, media relations, digital communications, marketing and external affairs

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

• Detailed understanding of housing development, regeneration, resident engagement and communications in sensitive environments.
• Detailed and up to date knowledge and understanding of relevant central and local government policy and processes for communications.
• Experience of commissioning communications projects and programmes of work from a range of providers, including complex contract negotiations.
• Substantial experience in developing and delivering communications strategies and plans for complex programmes of work
• Experience in some or all of the following: branding, marketing, digital, creative production and design.
• Extensive experience of engaging with residents and multiple stakeholders
• Educated to degree level and a relevant professional qualification e.g. CIPR, CMI

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description and Person Specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact our Head of Campaigns and Communications at LConway@lambeth.gov.uk.

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 7th April 2024

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. 

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.