Senior Communications Officer

Senior Communications Officer Location: Southampton, SO14Working Pattern: Hybrid - home working supported, with office/on-location attendance in Southampton as requiredPay: £21.65 per hour PAYE / £27.37 per hour UmbrellaContract: ASAP to end of February 2027 We are looking for an experienced Senior Communications Officer to join our team and support the delivery of creative, effective and integrated internal and external communications. You will play a key role in developing and delivering communications strategies, campaigns and content that engage employees, customers, partners and wider stakeholders, while protecting and enhancing the organisation''s reputation and brand. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver internal and external communications plans, campaigns and projects. Lead on social media, digital communications and content creation, including photography and video. Manage proactive and reactive media enquiries, including crisis communications. Build strong relationships with media, senior managers, partners and key stakeholders. Provide professional communications advice to senior decision-makers and managers. Use customer insight, behavioural science and innovative approaches to improve campaign effectiveness. Monitor and evaluate communications activity, demonstrating outcomes and value for money. Support and coach more junior communications colleagues. Contribute to a 24/7, 365-day reactive press office service, including out-of-hours ..... full job details .....